GRIOTS REPUBLIC - An Urban Black Travel Mag - Jan 2016

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RE:UNION Music Fest is a global music festival aimed to assemble the music of the African Diaspora into one unforgettable, unique experience. Hip-hop, R&B, Reggae, Kompa, Cuban, Salsa, Afrobeat, South African House, and more will be brought together on ONE stage to celebrate our narrative. EACH MONTH RE:UNION MUSIC FEST WILL INTRODUCE GLOBAL MUSIC ARTISTS TO THE GRIOTS REPUBLIC AUDIENCE.
Written by Jeremiah Myers Since I was a child, I’ve been taught that“Black people everywhere are one in my family would impart, “The only difference between Black Americans and others of the Diaspora is that they got off the boat one stop before us,” (referring to the route of the Atlantic Slave Trade). This message stayed with me throughout my youth, and now as an adult fully resonates with my spirit. This greater understanding is a result of two characteristics: I’m a Black Man and a World Traveler. As a Black Man I’ve learned that resilience and creativity are my best assets in the face of struggle. Moreover, as a World Traveler I’ve met countless people from the African Diaspora that share this same view. The Rastafarians I met at “Rebel Salute” in Jamaica, the South African tour guide (now friend) who discussed Apartheid with me in Johannesburg, and the women of color living as expats in Colombia all viewed the world and our place in it similarly. That’s when I realized something very simple, yet powerful… We have a shared story. That’s the reason I decided to create RE:UNION Music Fest. We have used music to tell our shared story for generations. Hip-hop was born out of the impoverished housing projects of underserved black youth in the Bronx, New York. Bachata’s origins are rooted in the daily realities of the rural Afro- Dominican population of the early 20th century. Kwaito came to rise during the struggle of Apartheid in the black townships of Johannesburg, South Africa. All of these sounds are unique autobiographies telling the African Diaspora’s story of resilience and creativity. They are a living (and oftentimes lively) testament of our collective experience. Music has the power to bridge our worlds – and our people. It has the power to RE:UNITE. It is in this vein, RE:UNION Music Fest finds its inception. By blending various international music genres into one amazing experience, “The World’s Greatest Family Reunion” will reconnect the African Diaspora. We’re more than music, we’re FAMILY. This powerful statement represents RE:UNION Music Fest. It signifies that while music will always be a vital element to the storied culture and strength of the African Diaspora, we must never forget that Family Hood will be what sustains us. I’m looking forward to meeting you, my family.
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