Oh Sankofa: Juneteenth Celebration at Lincoln Center

Thu Jun 19, 2025
6:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: FREE
Location:
Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center,
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY,
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The fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at Lincoln Center draws inspiration from the rich traditions of African and African-American folklore, exploring themes of cultural identity, societal norms, and significant historical events through the lens of African folklore.  

The Oh Sankofa! celebration at Lincoln Center honors this rich legacy, engaging the audience through music, choral performances, dance, animal tales, slave narratives, and educational fables that celebrate a rich cultural heritage and pay tribute to human endurance in the face of adversity and hardship.

Featured artists include actress/comedian Phyllis Stickney; multimedia artist Vinson Fraley; dancer and Urban Bush Women Co-Artistic Director Chanon Judson; blue jazz guitarist Marvin Sewell; and the Etienne Lashley choir.

The event begins at 6pm at Hearst Plaza and continues at Damrosch Park at 7:30pm.

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