Africa Oye 2017 - world music festival in Liverpool

Published on Mon Jul 10, 2017 by
Last Updated on Mon May 23, 2022

Another great weekend in Sefton Park, covering the Africa Oye festival. It is the eleventh year I have been lucky enough to have a press pass and as before I supply specialist image library ArenaPal. Loads of excellent acts from various parts of the world and just a few highlights below.

BLACK PROPHET ; roots reggae singer/songwriter from Ghana

BLACK PROPHET ; roots reggae singer/songwriter from Ghana

BLACK PROPHET ; roots reggae singer/songwriter from Ghana

DABY TOURE ; virtuoso guitarist from Mauritania

DABY TOURE ; virtuoso guitarist from Mauritania

DABY TOURE ; virtuoso guitarist from Mauritania

DOBET GNAHRE ; singer from Côte d'Ivoire

DOBET GNAHRE ; singer from Côte d'Ivoire

JUPITER & OKWESS INTERNATIONAL ; band from DR Congo

JUPITER & OKWESS INTERNATIONAL ; band from DR Congo

MAX ROMEO ; roots reggae legend from Jamaica

MAX ROMEO ; roots reggae legend from Jamaica

MAX ROMEO ; roots reggae legend from Jamaica

MAX ROMEO ; roots reggae legend from Jamaica

MOKOOMBA ; pan-African band based in Zimbabwe

MOKOOMBA ; pan-African band based in Zimbabwe

MOKOOMBA ; pan-African band based in Zimbabwe

Crowd at Africa Oye 2017 Liverpool photographer

I've been taking photos of world music artists for over ten years and am represented by image specialists ArenaPal - if you are touring in England and need professional images please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Tags: AfricaOye, world, music, live, gigs

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