Giwayen Mata presents TAFIYA celebration in Atlanta

The Atlanta-based Giwayen Mata organization providing a sustained foundation for women who see cultural arts performance as a venue through which to change the world. On Saturday, July 14, The group will present TAFIYA: The Journey, a 25th Anniversary Concert & Reception.

 The event will be held at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center 900 West End Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.

Here is the rundown on the event, which begins at 6:30 and will end at 11 p.m.:

Elephant Leaders’ Awards Reception
6:30pm | Features community awards, vendor marketplace, silent auction, entertainment, and light refreshments.

Tafiya 25th Anniversary Concert
8:00pm | 
Experience “The Journey” of Giwayen Mata through an electrifying presentation of dance, song, and cultural rhythms like only Giwayen Mata can present.

Omelika Kuumba, Co-founder, Artistic Director
Tambra Omiyale Harris, Associate Artistic Director

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