Friday, October 13, 2023 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Bo Diddley Plaza – Downtown Gainesville
The School of Music, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the Center for Arts, Migration + Entrepreneurship (CAME) are proud to announce our “2023 World Music Fest” at Bo Diddley (downtown Gainesville) to celebrate the music of the world and a diverse network of artists, faculty, students, and community partners that exemplify the goals of equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. For nearly two decades, various UF World Music ensembles have performed in downtown Gainesville and at different social functions, establishing arts programming and partnerships across the university and the local community.
| ▪ | Sunshine Steelers—Ken Broadway, Director |
| ▪ | Maharajah Flamenco Trio with Silviu Ciulei (flamenco guitar and voice), David Cobb (electric bass), and Ramin Yazdanpanah (various percussion) |
| ▪ | Afro Pop Ensemble – Tim Murray, Director |
| ▪ | Jacaré Brazil (Vocal, Percussion, and Instrumental)—Welson Tremura, Director, assisted by Kenneth Metzker |
| ▪ | UF Jazz Band and Combo with Arismar do Espirito Santo. – Scott Wilson, Director |