Johannesburg Afro-Latin Festival 2018

Afro-Latin dance and music is dynamic and globally evolving. There are communities in the far corners of the world promoting and developing a plethora of music and dance styles -- with roots firmly in Africa. There is also an increasing international interest in Afrobeat music, for example, and African dance styles, providing a natural opportunity to explore the 'Afro' in 'Afro-Latin'.

In Johannesburg and around South Africa there is a significant and growing Afro-Latin social dancing and music scene with many organisations and companies offering classes, events and performances as well as musicians, bands and specialist DJs.

The event aims to be an enlightening and entertaining experience for local and international guests, focusing on salsa, bachata, kizomba and Afrobeat initially, and an opportunity to learn more about the provenance and development of these genres and styles.