OCTOBER 23–25, 2026
Experience three immersive days of African dance, drumming, culture, master instruction, community, and live performance in Los Angeles.
THIS IS WHAT THE FULL EXPERIENCE LOOKS LIKE.
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6 MASTER ARTISTS
Learn directly from 6 featured master artists through powerful dance, drumming, and cultural instruction. Experience their knowledge, movement, rhythm, and traditions up close.
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8 MASTER ARTISTS
Learn directly from 8 featured master artists through powerful dance, drumming, and cultural instruction. Experience their knowledge, movement, rhythm, and traditions up close.
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12 CLASSES
12 classes. Multiple traditions. One unforgettable opportunity to learn directly from the masters.
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3 DAYS
Three full days of dance, drumming, culture, and community—from the opening experience to the final showcase.
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3 DAYS
Three full days of dance, drumming, culture, and community—from the opening experience to the final showcase.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES
Experience the power of African dance, music, and culture on stage. Four powerful performances bring the weekend to life—featuring the energy, artistry, and spirit of our master artists.
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CULTURE + COMMUNITY
Connect with a global community rooted in rhythm, movement, and culture. More than a festival, this is a gathering of people united by a shared love and respect for African arts and traditions.
Connect with a global community rooted in rhythm, movement, and culture. More than a festival, this is a gathering of people united by a shared love and respect for African arts and traditions.
CULTURE CONFERENCE 2026 LINEUP
LEARN FROM
MASTER ARTISTS
SABAR
TRADITION
MASTER ARTIST • 2026
ABDOU
BAYEFALL
MALI
TRADITION
MASTER ARTIST • 2026
DJENABA
SAKO
GUINEA
TRADITION
MASTER ARTIST • 2026
ISHMAEL
KOUYATE
GUINEAN
TRADITION
MASTER ARTIST • 2026
MARIETOU
CAMARA
AFRO
FUSION
MASTER ARTIST • 2026
KOSI
WILLIAMS
CÔTE D’IVOIRE
TRADITION
MASTER ARTIST • 2026
BARAKISSA
COULIBALY
THE 3-DAY VIP EXPERIENCE
THREE DAYS.
ONE CULTURAL JOURNEY.
DAY 01 • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
START THE WEEKEND IN RHYTHM
Start three days of culture with powerful movement, rich rhythms, and the energy of community.
DAY 02 • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
The Heart of the Experience
A full day of dance, followed by an unforgettable night of live performances. Come for the classes. Stay for the show.
DAY 03 • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
The GRAND Finale
CLOSE OUT THE WEEKEND WITH A BANG!
More rhythms. More movement. More connection. One more day to dance, celebrate, and make memories.
October 23–25, 2026
culture conference
schedule 2026
DAY 01 • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
FRIDAY • OPENING NIGHT
Start the conference with movement, rhythm, and community.
6:30–8:00 PM — Marietou Camara
Guinean dance and rhythms rooted in tradition.
8:15–9:45 PM — Kosi Williams
Afro Fusion — powerful movement with a contemporary edge.
10:00–11:30 PM — Abdou BayeFall
Sabar — experience the rhythm, movement, and energy of Senegal.
DAY 02 • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
SATURDAY • main event
A full day of dance, culture, and powerful movement — then come together for an unforgettable night of live performance.
10:00AM-11:30 AM — Ishmael Kouyate
Guinean dance and rhythms rooted in tradition.
11:45AM-1:15 PM — Djenaba Sako
Malian dance and movement inspired by rich cultural traditions.
1:30–3:00 PM — BARAKISSA COULIBALY
Côte d’Ivoire dance and movement.
3:15–4:45 PM — Marietou Camara
Guinean dance and rhythms rooted in tradition.
🔥 7:00–9:00 PM Cultural Extravaganza
African Soul International • Le Ballet Dembaya • Asase’ Yaa • Magatte Fall & Max Percussion
DAY 02 • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
SATURDAY • main event
A full day of dance, culture, and powerful movement — then come together for an unforgettable night of live performance.
10:00AM-11:30 AM — Ishmael Kouyate
Guinean dance and rhythms rooted in tradition.
11:45AM-1:15 PM — Djenaba Sako
Malian dance and movement inspired by rich cultural traditions.
1:30–3:00 PM — DAUNTE’ FYALL
West African dance with energy, rhythm, and connection.
3:15–4:45 PM — BARAKISSA COULIBALY
Côte d’Ivoire dance and movement.
🔥 7:00–8:30 PM — EVENING PERFORMANCE
African Soul International • Le Ballet Dembaya • Asase’ Yaa • Magatte Fall & Max Percussion
DAY 03 • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
The GRAND Finale
One more day to dance, learn, and connect as we bring the conference to a powerful close.
10:00–11:30 AM
Orisha Therapy
11:45 AM–1:15 PM — Djenaba Sako
Malian dance and movement inspired by rich cultural traditions.
1:30–3:00 PM — BARAKISSA COULIBALY
Côte d’Ivoire dance and movement.
3:15–4:45 PM — Ishmael Kouyate
Guinean dance and rhythms rooted in tradition.
5:00–6:30 PM — Abdou BayeFall
Kutiro/Senegal — Traditional Senegalese dance and movement.
6:45–7:15 PM — Conference Closing Ceremony
THE CULTURE
TAKES THE STAGE
Cultural Extravaganza Featuring:
African Soul International
Le Ballet Dembaya
Asase’ Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
Experience an unforgettable night of African and Diaspora culture through live dance, music, drumming, and performance.
AFRICAN SOUL international
LE BALLET DEMBAYA
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
AFRICAN SOUL international
MAGATTE FALL & max percussion
LE BALLET DEMBAYA
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE
THE CULTURE
TAKES THE STAGE
Experience the rhythm, movement, and power of African and Diaspora performance. Watch master artists and dynamic ensembles bring culture to life through live dance, drumming, and unforgettable performances.
AFRICAN SOUL international
MAGATTE FALL & max percussion
LE BALLET DEMBAYA
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE
THE CULTURE
TAKES THE STAGE
Experience the rhythm, movement, and power of African and Diaspora performance. Watch master artists and dynamic ensembles bring culture to life through live dance, drumming, and unforgettable performances.
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE
THE CULTURE
TAKES THE STAGE
Experience the rhythm, movement, and power of African and Diaspora performance. Watch master artists and dynamic ensembles bring culture to life through live dance, drumming, and unforgettable performances.
AFRICAN SOUL international
LE BALLET DEMBAYA
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
asi culture conference 2026
six MASTER ARTISTS.
THREE DAYS OF DANCE, DRUMMING & CULTURE.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 7:00–8:30 PM
AND WHEN THE CLASSES END...
THE STAGE COMES ALIVE.
After a full day of learning and movement, experience an electrifying evening of live African and African-diasporic performance.
3-DAY FULL
CONFERENCE PASS
LIMITED CAPACITY
FULL CONFERENCE ACCESS
Three full days of dance, drum & culture
Learn from master artists from Africa & the Diaspora
Full access to conference classes & experiences
Saturday night live performances & showcase
Meet & greet with conference artists
$299
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE
Bringing your team, family, church fam, or your whole dance squad??
We got you — hit us up for special group rates!!
WELCOME TO ASI
Your home for three days of dance, drum, culture & community.
ASI CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
4302 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
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ASI Culture Conference 2026
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THREE DAYS • EIGHT MASTER ARTISTS • FOUR FEATURED GROUPS
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Three days of rhythm, culture, and connection—bringing African and Diaspora artists, performers, and community together.
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