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Here Comes the Judge! R. Califa Carnaval SF Grand Parade

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Ever so pleased to add another Artistic feather to my Global Carnavalesca Crown. Bom Carnaval! Join me in shared Spirit for the best seats outside the streets. Grandstand Seating: https://givebutter.com/2024CSFGrandstandsTix      *     *     * about Regina "Califa" Calloway, Carnaval SF Grand Parade Judge       Regina “Califa” Calloway  is a distinguished Cultural Arts Producer with a 30-year trajectory as a Global Carnavalesca. She is an African Dance Diaspora Specialist, embodying foundational Dunham, Jazz, Central, and West African Dance training.         A thriving force during the 90s, she trained and performed with Crossroads Dance Collective , Fogo Na Roupa Grupo Carnavalesco, founded by the illustrious Mestre Carlos Gilberto Aceituno , Emesè: Messengers of the African Diaspora, and Diata Diata all-female Drum corp. Califa was vital in advancing organizations like...

Bay Day, Fete and Family Day Carnival 2024

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Bay Area Day, Fete & Family Festivals of Celebration   with a Cause!  Contact Fete Fundraiser Coordinator  Janeen Johnson, O.Y.A. Strategies (209) 645-1485 www.fuadiakongo.org/fundraiser-for-sandor-diabankouezi MAY 16-19, 2024 Contact Festival Director: @ nanolenaud_   MAY 25- 26, 2024 CarnavalSanFrancisco.com SAT. JUNE 1, 2024 Info: oaklandcarnival.net *select pix courtesy of @nzoCALIFA media