The Sounds of South Africa
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Live Performances by Sharon Katz & Peace Train and special guests BESHEEO
Renown musician, Grammy nominee and peace activist Sharon Katz and her band Peace Train to perform throughout the weekend, bringing the sounds of traditional South African music. This year we welcome Peace Train's Special Guests, Besheeo!
BESHEEO
The Rythm of Joy
The BESHEEO Dance Ensemble, an extraordinary group of musicians and dancers based in Ghana, West Africa, will be joining us for the first time in 2024. So get ready to dance, shout, clap and sing along!
BESHEEO To Perform at the 2024 SA Fest
The group includes past members of the National Ballet and Pan African Orchestra and also members of the Kusun Ensemble. BESHEEO is known for their energetic dance performances as well as for their efforts to preserve and promote African cultural heritage.
Learn More About Sharon Katz & Peace Train
Peace Train & Transcending Barriers Project
Peace Train & Transcending Barriers Project
Peace Train & Transcending Barriers Project
In these challenging times of divisive rhetoric and racial strife, The Peace Train uses music, dance, art, workshops and community events to bring together people from diverse backgrounds.
When Voices Meet
Peace Train & Transcending Barriers Project
Peace Train & Transcending Barriers Project
Now Available: Double DVD set of the award-winning film, When Voices Meet, and the USA Concert Tour, The Peace Train Tour Across America. Get the $30 double CD set and watch the full-length documentary + the Peace Train US Tour.
Humanitarian Work
Peace Train & Transcending Barriers Project
Humanitarian Work
Sharon Katz created the non-profit organization Friends of The Peace Train to address the challenges of children and adults living in poverty; racial strife and intolerance of differences; under- and unemployment; educational and social inequities; and the lack of creative opportunities. The organization uses music, music therapy, creative arts projects, leadership development workshops, cultural exchange programs and fundraising resources to empower individuals and support community initiatives around the world.