FEBRUARY

SAT 2/11 – BENKADI DRUM & DANCE (West Africa) – Tobin School -- Camridge

Benkadi Drum & Dance, directed by Sory Diabate, presents "Pursuing the Dream", an evening of African Dance & Music, Saturday, February 11, 7:00 pm, at the John M. Tobin School, 197 Vassal Lane in Cambridge. Tickets available at Cheapo Records in Central Square, Cambridge, or email benkadidance@.... Contact: Marianne Harkless at 857-615-8725.

SUN 2/12 – NIMBAYA! (Guinea) – Sanders Theater – Cambridge

Nimbaya is the Women Drum and Dance Company of Guinea, formerly known as Amazones. Showtime 3pm. Presented by www.worldmusic.org

SUN 2/12 – SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR (South Africa) – Symphony Hall – Boston

Showtime 3pm.

SAT 2/18 – LESA NEW ENGLAND VALENTINE'S DAY GALA (Cameroon) – American Legion Post 156 – Waltham

Proceeds to benefit Lady of Lourdes High School in Bamenda, Cameroon. More info: 781-420-6502

TUE 2/21 – LOS HERMANOS ARANGO (Cuba) – Berklee Performance Center -- Boston

Los Hermanos Arango is a 7-piece ensemble from Guanabacoa, Cuba, an epicenter for Afro-Cuban culture. Feliciano and Eugenio Arango are the top-call bassist and percussionist in Cuba. Feliciano was the bassist for NG La Banda, and one of the original developers of the timba style. Joining Los Hermanos Arango on stage will be Isaac Delgado. Showtime is 8:15pm. General admission tickets are $8 in advance and $12 day of show. Purchase tickets at berkleebpc.com, call 617-747-2261, or visit the BPC Box Office.

MARCH

FRI 3/2 – PLAYING FOR CHANGE – Berklee Performance Center – Boston

SAT 3/3 – GHANA ASSOC OF GREATER BOSTON INDEPENDENCE DANCE (Ghana) --  Sons of Italy – Watertown

More info: Ghana_mass@...