Papa ZAK receives LIFETIME Achievement Award

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#RiteOn Dr. Zakarya Diouf aka "Papa Zak" is the recipient of the 2013 Malonga Casquelourd Lifetime Achievement Award at World Arts West's San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival; to be honored during the 8pm performance on June 22 at Yerba Buena Center's LAM Theater.
CONGRATULATIONS PAPA ZAK & DIAMANO COURA!
Cultural Ambassador; Master Drummer, Founder of Diamano Coura West African  Dance Company
photo: RJ Muno
For tickets and a full performance schedule, visit www.sfethnicdancefestival.org

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