By Malachi Kudura, Contributing Writer
The WorldBeat Cultural Center held its annual Multicultural Earth Day Celebration on
Sunday, April 21st. This year’s theme was “Together As One”, and highlighted
many of the world’s diverse cultures. The event featured live musical performances from
international reggae artists, Sister Carol, Michael Palmer, Rob Symeonn, Empress
Akua, Mono Verde, and Josh David Barrett.
Saturday’s event started with Native American drumming and blessings by Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors. The event also had a multicultural class showcase that had
Japanese Taiko hosted by San Diego Taiko, Middle Eastern Drumming and Belly
Dancing by Cairo Beats, West African Drum and Dance, and Brazilian Samba by Super
Sonic Samba. There were also healing garden activities, the annual Seed Swap, children’s
workshops, birdwatching, and a plant music showcase.
When reggae artist Empress Akua was asked why events like this are important, she
said, “It is important to support events like this, Mama Makeda, and The Worldbeat
Cultural Center. They have always provided a platform to promote healing and unity
through music and culture”.
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