Wassalou performing Afropop concert at Orlando Public Library

A local Afropop group will perform at a local library this weekend as part of the county’s recognition of Black History Month.

Wassalou, which is billed as the only band of its kind in Florida, will perform at the Orlando Public Library on Saturday, February 18, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The band combines language and colorful, traditional costumes to bring a dancing, singing performance “straight out of Africa,” according to an event listing.

The library is located at 101 E Central Boulevard. For more information or to register for the event, visit the In-Person: Music in the Library – Wassalou event page.

Most Popular

Liquor store thief wanted by Clermont police

Clermont detectives are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft at a local liquor store.

Suspect arrested in fatal Orlando neighborhood shooting

Law enforcement authorities have arrested a 42-year-old man who they believe is responsible for a fatal shooting in an Orange County neighborhood that claimed the life of another man earlier this month.

Kane Brown to perform at Kia Center next month

Multi-platinum, five-time AMA Award-winning entertainer Kane Brown is bringing his "In the Air" tour to the Kia Center in Orlando next month.

$50K reward offered in 1994 cold case murder of Volusia teen

It has been 30 years since 15-year-old Laralee Spear was abducted and murdered in Volusia County, and the sheriff's office is offering a cash reward to encourage anyone with information regarding this cold case to come forward.

Attempted murder suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in downtown Orlando

An attempted murder suspect was shot and killed by a police officer on Wednesday evening after he pulled out a gun and fired a round during a traffic stop in downtown Orlando.

Stephan Sterns indicted for murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto

Stephan Sterns has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Orlando
broken clouds
82.4 ° F
86 °
79.7 °
52 %
1.9mph
75 %
Fri
86 °
Sat
81 °
Sun
83 °
Mon
85 °
Tue
90 °