Madaraka Festival

Madaraka Festival Madaraka Festival brings the finest musicians in Seattle together with world renown artists and inno

The purpose of Madaraka Festival is to:

Celebrate the power of music and art in cultivating vibrant communities

Promote cohesion, economic empowerment, and African cultural heritage

Create a platform to showcase Seattle artists’ talent and to gain exposure

Provide Seattle with a powerful experience of music and multimedia arts

Raise funds for One Vibe’s programs in Seattle and Kenya

Commemorate Kenya’s independence/self-rule (June 1)

06/23/2026

“How do we ensure that we're being human-centered in a time when technology should amplify our humanity—not take away from it?”

That question sat at the heart of this powerful conversation between and Kim Vu, Founder & CEO of StyleOrigin.

In a world racing toward AI, automation, and constant disruption, Kim offers a perspective we don't hear often enough:

Technology is a tool.
People are the purpose.

From ethical AI and sustainable fashion to leadership, governance, and community impact, this episode explores what it means to innovate without losing sight of our shared humanity.

If you're building, leading, creating, or simply trying to navigate a rapidly changing world, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Watch now on the Madaraka Festival Podcast.

And if you believe in conversations that bring together culture, leadership, innovation, and community, support the Madaraka Festival Podcast.

Every view, share, comment, and contribution helps us continue telling stories that connect people across cultures and generations.

👉 Support the podcast: http://madarakafestival.com/get-involved/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Tag someone who believes technology should serve people—not the other way around.

Most people will remember the goals.Few will remember the conversations that shaped the moment.As Seattle prepares to we...
06/22/2026

Most people will remember the goals.

Few will remember the conversations that shaped the moment.

As Seattle prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, we're doing something different.

We're sitting down with the people building this city.

The leaders.
The entrepreneurs.
The artists.
The educators.
The community builders.

Because every great city has a story.

And stories are what connect us.

Join us for a special live edition of the Madaraka Festival Podcast as we capture the voices helping shape the future of our region.

📍 Quiddity Wines – Woodinville
📅 Sunday, June 21
⏰ 6PM–9PM

Featuring conversations with:

• Darnesha Bowman
• Hayleigh Hayhurst
• Greg Peiker
• Dan Turner
• Bill Grassie
• Courtney Robinson

This is more than a podcast.

It's a front-row seat to the people creating impact in our communities.

Limited seating available.

Text 206-613-9581 to RSVP.

The fastest way to understand a culture isn't through a textbook.It's through a meal.Every recipe carries history.Every ...
06/19/2026

The fastest way to understand a culture isn't through a textbook.

It's through a meal.

Every recipe carries history.
Every ingredient carries memory.
Every table carries stories.

On June 30, join us for an evening of authentic Senegalese cuisine, cultural storytelling, and community connection with Chef Mamadou Diakhaté.

Come hungry.

Leave with a deeper understanding of the people around you.

Text 206-613-9581 to RSVP.

06/09/2026

Some people remember the street they grew up on.

remembers the colors.

Purple jacarandas.

Orange gulmohars.

Entire streets transformed into carpets of fallen flowers.

Long before she became an award-winning artist, she was learning something many of us forget:

Beauty is everywhere if you train yourself to see it.

Years later, that same way of seeing would help her navigate grief, loss, healing, and transformation.

Because art isn't just about what hangs on a wall.

It's about making sense of what life hands you.

In this episode of the Madaraka Festival Podcast, Seattle artist Devi Brunsch shares how creativity became a pathway through some of life's hardest moments and why collaboration continues to expand her vision as an artist.

If you've ever used creativity to heal...
If you've ever found light during a difficult season...
If you've ever wondered how artists transform pain into beauty...

This conversation is for you.

Watch now on the Madaraka Festival YouTube channel.

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Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway.
Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.

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People are hungry for connection.Not more content.Not more scrolling.Connection.That’s why gatherings like this matter.A...
06/08/2026

People are hungry for connection.

Not more content.

Not more scrolling.

Connection.

That’s why gatherings like this matter.

A table.
A conversation.
A glass of wine.
A sambusa.
A song that says what words sometimes can’t.

On June 17, join us for a special evening with Naomi Wachira at Kezira Café.

No ticket required.

Just bring your curiosity, your friends, and your appetite for community.

Limited space available.

Text 206-613-9581 to reserve your spot.

📍 Kezira Café Seattle
🕔 Doors 5 PM | Show 6 PM

See you there.

What does culture look like?It looks like a young artist seeing themselves on stage for the first time.It looks like eld...
06/06/2026

What does culture look like?

It looks like a young artist seeing themselves on stage for the first time.

It looks like elders sharing wisdom across generations.

It looks like music, food, language, dance, and stories bringing people together.

That's what we work to create every year.

If you've ever been inspired by Madaraka Festival, this is your chance to help it grow.

Support our work:
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Most people discover an artist after everyone else does.A smaller group gets to experience the music while it's still pe...
06/05/2026

Most people discover an artist after everyone else does.

A smaller group gets to experience the music while it's still personal.

On June 25, and brings his music and storytelling to The for an intimate evening that blends African rhythms, diaspora stories, and songs that have traveled across continents.

If you've followed the Madaraka Festival journey, listened to the podcast, attended a performance, or simply believe in the power of culture to bring people together, this is one of those nights you don't want to hear about afterward.

Tickets are available now.

Bring a friend.
Bring your family.
Bring someone who needs a reminder that music still has the power to connect us.

🎟️ Tickets in bio.

Culture doesn't disappear overnight.It disappears when stories stop being told.When artists stop being supported.When co...
06/04/2026

Culture doesn't disappear overnight.

It disappears when stories stop being told.
When artists stop being supported.
When communities stop gathering.

That's why Madaraka Festival matters.

Every stage we build.
Every artist we feature.
Every conversation we host.

It's all part of preserving something bigger than any one event.

Help us keep the story going.

Support the movement:
Donate to Madaraka Festival

06/03/2026

A generation is watching.

Watching how we celebrate culture.
How we preserve stories.
How we create opportunities for artists and communities to thrive.

Madaraka Festival exists because people chose to build something bigger than themselves.

And now we invite you to help shape what comes next.

Your support helps fund performances, youth programming, cultural storytelling, and community experiences that last far beyond one weekend.

Join us:
Get Involved With Madaraka Festival

06/02/2026

Some festivals give you a show.

Madaraka gives you connection.

Connection to home.
Connection to culture.
Connection to people who remind you that your story matters.

That’s why people keep coming back.

Not just for the music.
But for the feeling.

This movement grows because of community support.

Help us continue creating unforgettable experiences:
Donate to Madaraka Festival

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Seattle, WA
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