Summer Events Pick: 5th Annual Global Fusion Festival
by Mercedes JonesCanadian recording artist Melanie Fiona and singer/songwriter Anthony David will join British R&B singer Estelle this year for the 5th Annual Global Fusion Festival (GFF) at Penn's Landing, on Saturday, July 16th, 2011.
This FREE concert, is brought to us by the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), as part of PECO’s Multicultural Festival Series. The GFF is a full day of music, entertainment, food and fun and will run from Noon – 8:00 pm.
Past festival headliners include Marsha Ambrosius, En Vogue, Bell Biv Devoe, Jazmine Sullivan, DJ Jazzy Jeff, James Fortune and Eric Benet among others.
"This year we have raised the bar... festival attendees are in for a great evening of entertainment featuring local artists, cultural performers and national headliners all on one stage, " says MAC's Executive Director Tanya Hall
Insider Tip: Anytime you have this kind of line up for free, you know it will get a little crowded. Bring a bunch of friends and post up on the steps early. You'll be able to take shifts, tour the festival, and still have a good spot for the show that evening!
Visit www.GlobalFusionFestival.com for an updated list of performers, vendors and sponsors.
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