The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents the 7th Annual Sankofa Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Headlining the family-friendly, celebratory event for 2022 is six-time GRAMMY nominee jazz pianist Christian Sands with the Christian Sands Trio.

The Sankofa Jazz Fest highlights the diversity of arts that arose from the African diaspora and showcases both local and emerging artists that embody the spirit of African heritage jazz artists. The accomplished Christian Sands Trio will highlight their wide repertoire, which draws from historic and contemporary sources. They will be joined by Melton Mustafa, Jr., “Mustafa on Sax,” a two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist and educator, in addition to Aniye Strachan, Robert Bradley, Luis Disla, Arnitris Williams, John Dixon, and HOT 105’s Rodney Baltimore!

Tickets are available on Eventbrite. General Admission is $25, Reserved Seating is $45, and VIP tickets, which include front row seats, reserved parking, and complimentary food and drinks, are $75. 

The Festival will also feature a gallery exhibit, local art for purchase, and food vendors. The gallery exhibit, titled “We The People,” honors prolific late Miami muralist, Oscar Thomas, on the 25th anniversary of his passing. The exhibit features three decades of Thomas’s work, a photography collection of his murals, and never-before-seen videos, in addition to a tribute showcase that highlights local and international talent inspired by Thomas’s legacy.

For more information call 305-638-6771 or email us at ahcac@miamidade.gov.

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in African Heritage Cultural Arts Center sponsored programs or meetings, please contact Gloria Diaz at 305-638-6771 or ahcac@miamidade.gov, at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.