ASHÉ ROOFTOP FESTIVAL 2024
The ASHÉ ROOFTOP FESTIVAL & GALA is a celebration of the African Diaspora across beautiful rooftop spaces in New Orleans.
Experience the African Diaspora in the sky!
THE FESTIVAL
THE FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Enter a world of cultural majesty right under the open sky at the Ashé Rooftop Festival! Experience art, wellness, and social justice themed rooftops featuring performances from your musical favorites, mouthwatering foods, signature cocktails, thought-provoking discussions, interactive installations, and much more!
THE ROOFTOPS
THE MAIN ROOFTOP
In partnership with Broad Community Connections
Saturday, October 12 | 11am - 10pm
300 N. Broad Street
Broad Community Connections
Join us at our Main Rooftop for a full day of the African Diaspora in the sky! We’re taking the journey from our roots and hymns, to the beats and raps that define our culture. Catch some of your favorite DJs, spoken word poetry, headlining performances, food, clothing, and art vendors, a Kuumba Kids corner, and more!
THE WELLNESS ROOFTOP
Saturday, October 12 | 9am - 5pm
900 Camp Street, 4th Floor
The Shop at CAC
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and relax with health and wellness activities, resources, healthy bites, and mindfulness meditation led by Ashé’s I Deserve It community health workers and Sistahs Making A Change. Experience the transformative power of self-care in our community, because you deserve it!
Sponsored by Center for Black Health and Equity and New Orleans East Hospital
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ROOFTOP
Saturday, October 12 | 11am - 5pm
501 Basin St.
Basin Street Station
Hosted by #BLAIRISMS, come out for inspiring performances and empowering Art of Conversation discussions elevating the various social issues impacting our community with artists, local leaders, and organizers.
FESTIVAL ARTISTS
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RAJ SMOOVE
Performing Artist
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SUNNI PATTERSON
Performing Artist
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PARTNERS-N-CRIME
Performing Artist
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HOT BOY RONALD
Performing Artist
Saturday, October 12
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DJ RAKIMBEAU
DJ
Friday, October 11
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504ICYGRL
Performing Artist
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POPPYH
Performing Artist
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FLAGBOY GIZ
Performing Artist
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CAREN GREEN
Performing Artist
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RAW DIZZY
Performing Artist
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ROB NICE
Performing Artist
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CHUNCH
Performing Artist
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SOZI
Performing Artist
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BOBBI RAE
Performing Artist
Saturday, October 12
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COREY HENRY & THE TREME FUNKTET
Performing Artist
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TUERE BURNS
Panelist
Saturday, October 12
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BARBARA CRAIN MAJOR
Panelist
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REP DELISHA BOYDE
Panelist
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J. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
Panelist
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SEN JOE BOUIE
Panelist
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DR. DAVID ROBINSON-MORRIS
Panelist
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TYRONNE WALKER
Panelist
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THE BLAIRISMS
Co-hosts/Co-producers
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ANDREA PEOPLES
Performing Artist
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DIVINE ESSENTIAL MAGIC
Wellness Practitioners
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DREAMS OF HERU
Wellness Practitioners
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FREEDOM AT THE MAT
Wellness Practitioner
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HAUS OF IBEJI
Wellness Practitioner
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SECONDLINE JAY5
Performing Artist
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SECONDLINE SHORTY
Performing Artist
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REV DENISE GRAVES
Wellness Practitioner
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HIGHLY EXALTED MASSAGE THERAPY
Wellness Practitioner
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SPY BOY WALTER
Performing Artist
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FEMININE TOUCH WELLNESS
Wellness Practitioner
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UTOPIA FRANCOIS
Performing Artist
Saturday, October 12
Wellness Rooftop
Take your support to the next level —
THE GALA
THE GALA
Friday, October 11, 2023 | Join us above the city at our Rooftop Gala, where we're taking Afrochic to new heights! Expect an evening incorporating the culture, art, food, and vibes of the African Diaspora. Hosted by Shay O’Connor. Performance by Kindred the Family Soul.
GALA ARTISTS
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KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL
Performing Artists
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SHAY O'CONNOR
Emcee
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DJ RAKIMBEAU
DJ
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T-RAY THE VIOLINIST
Performing Artist
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ERICA FALLS
Performing Artist
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KINGS OF BRASS
Performing Artists
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KUMBUKA AFRICAN DANCE COLLECTIVE
Performing Artists
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ASHLEIGH GARDERE
Keynote Speaker
Friday, October 11
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