Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2011

African and Afro-Caribbean cultures are in the spotlight for a day of entertainment in Yokohama this Saturday. Rendez Vous en Asie was launched three years ago with an aim to introduce these rich traditions to the people of Asia through art, music and fashion. This year’s third edition features performances from Nigeria’s Gabriel & his Talking Drum crew, Camaroon’s Wouassi & Roots Band and Jamaican Mackaruffin—as well as an African fashion show and a special exhibition of Congolese Claude Ngbandi’s paintings and drawings.

May 14, 4pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Tel: 03-5469-1427. Osanbashi Hall, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Nihon-Odori. www.osanbashi.com/en