As proof that bloggers need to get more sleep, we accidentally left one of the biggest music events of the week off of yesterday’s This Week In Jazz post. For shame. Fear not, jazz-lovers, for today we remedy the problem by informing you of Saturday’s Planet Arlington World Music Festival.
The festival, which begins at 4 p.m. at the Iwo Jima Memorial grounds, will feature Hugh Masekela (pictured, Legendary South African Trumpeter), Lila Downs (Latin Grammy winning/Oscar nominated Mexican-American vocal powerhouse), Cyro Baptista (avant garde Brazilian percussionist), Benny Jones, Sr. and the Treme Brass Brand (New Orleans Street Band) and The Ska-talites (Ska/Reggae). Additionally, a second stage will feature an afternoon of entertainment for the kiddies. For a full schedule, visit the festival website.
The weather is supposed to be fantastic this weekend, so what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than with a picnic and some excellent music?
