Festival International spans the globe with virtual concerts
Festival International de Louisiane, a premiere international music and arts festival known for bringing a variety of unique and emerging performers to Lafayette, Louisiana, will be presented as a virtual event from Friday, April 23, to Sunday, April 25. With an emphasis on global Francophone cultures, more than 50 acts will be broadcast via Facebook Live.
“We have lined up an eclectic spectrum of artists and music,” said Lisa Stafford, programming director of Festival International, “ranging from contemporary pop, all the way down to fiddles and feet tapping.”
This second second virtual festival will boast a lineup representing a tapestry of cultural sounds and sights. The polyrhythmic, funk-melodic sounds of Cuban sensation Cimafunk are primed to please after the pandemic placed a pause on his rise to superstardom. Fest favorites and Grammy-nominated Tank and The Bangas will provide a cross-section of aural
Festival International announces music lineup, April takeover events
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and last updated 2021-04-01 15:38:15-04
Festival International de Louisiane is kicking off the first day of Festival Month by releasing its musical lineup for the 2021 Virtual Festival.
Fans can tune in from home and host streaming parties to unite for the online celebration.
Festival has also announced plans to take over Acadiana in full force for the entire month of April. Those plans include:
Music Lineup: 51 performances by artists from around the world
New immersive programs: Saturday morning show for kids and Sunday afternoon bingo comedy hour
Festival International De Louisiane Announce Their 2021 Virtual Lineup
From April 23 - 25, the 35th annual Festival International, and second Virtual Festival, will boast a lineup representing a tapestry of cultural sounds and sights.
Posted: Apr 1, 2021 3:37 PM
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From April 23 - 25, the 35th annual Festival International, and second Virtual Festival, will boast a lineup representing a tapestry of cultural sounds and sights. The polyrhythmic, funk-melodic, grit-soul sounds of Cuban sensation, Cimafunk, are primed to please after the pandemic placed a pause on his rise to superstardom. Fest favorites and Grammy-nominated, Tank and The Bangas will provide a cross-section of aural delights cooked up in the cultural crossroads of New Orleans, and Ukranian band DakhaBrakha will showcase what’s made them one of the most successful international touring bands.