Music Africa's Afrofest Youth Zone and Gladstone World presents the groundbreaking talent of Afrofest Youth Zone's best performers in a show that celebrates a positive vision for our youth. The evening of entertainment will feature poetry, spoken word, dance and a bit of comedy along with many of the top young musical acts in the Toronto area. One of the most exciting developments in the world of African music are the styles being developed by the new generation of young African artists. While a reverence of the veteran artists is evident in much of the music, along with a respect for their own African culture, they have combined popular modern sounds of hip hop, rap r 'n b and other music to create music that reflects their own experience. The result is a fresh new sound that is getting increasing attention and indeed international acclaim. Toronto's celebrated success in this genre is K'naan, the Dusty Foot Philosopher from Somalia, whose music was developed when he moved to Canada as a young teen. K'naan is just one of many young Africans, from many different places on the continent, living in Toronto and playing their own unique brand of music. Come out to support our youth - the next generation of Afrofest! .

• Confirmed guests are:
• - Hajile Kalaike (Spoken Word)
• - Masaisai Zimbabwean African Mbira & Dance Group
• - Jane Musoke-Nteyafas (poetry)
• - Muoi Nene (Stand up)
• - Black Ice (Step)
• - Reverse (Dance/R & B)
• - Lameck Williams (rap)
• - Halisi (dance)
• - Bahli Tesfa (Band)
• MC - Lameck Williams
Show is in the Ballroom at the Gladstone Hotel. Doors open at 8pm, show begins at 9pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. The Gladstone Hotel is located at 1214 Queen Street West, on the corner of Dufferin Street. Call 416-531-4635 or check www.gladstonehotel.com for venue/event details, virtual tour included. For info call (416) 469-5336.

Music Africa gratefully acknowledges the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council.