National Black Arts Festival wraps up

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National Black Arts Festival wraps up

National Black Arts Festival wraps up

The National Black Arts Festival celebrated its 23rd year by hosting a 10-day celebration featuring visual and performing arts, programs, exhibits and films throughout the city from July 7 through July 17, 2011.

Cuban jazz artist Omar Sosa had the honor of closing the 2011 National Black Arts Festival.

Anita Williams dances to the music of Gregory Porter with Terry Taylor.

Jazz singer Gregory Porter performed on the NBAF Main Stage in Centennial Park on Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Taylor Simms and Devan Dunson look at paintings by artist Paul Kyegome.

Jade Christophe and Raychelle Calvey look at African-inspired jewelery.

Spoken word performer Jessica Care Moore presents her tribute to the late poet Gil Scott-Heron.

Celestine De Desaussure from New York tries on a hat at the festival.

Gabbi Benton and Jovon Green peruse the artwork of Ernie Benton of Fort Worth, Texas.

Festivalgoers wait in line for food.

Jazz singer Kathleen Bertrand performs.

Participants in the Gil Scott-Heron tribute take a group photo backstage.

Actress Anna Maria Horsford is given her African ancestral information by Gina Paige of AfricanAncestry.com with the help of the NBAF's Leatrice Ellzy.

Friends Jen Farris, Dia Johnson and Jodine Dorce enjoy the day in Centennial Park.

Kelsy Davis performs Gil Scott-Heron's "The Bottle."

Atlanta singer Joi performs during the Gil Scott-Heron tribute.

Finding shade was a priority for many festivalgoers.

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner performs his updated version of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" during the Gil Scott-Heron tribute.

Warner tries hand on the bass during the performance. The actor will star in this fall's television show "Reed Between the Lines."

12-year-old Eliyah Revell sang "Isn't She Lovely" at Yo' Karaoke hosted by Pal's Lounge.

Sharon Lewis and Leah Huggins from New Orleans check out some dresses.

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The National Black Arts Festival celebrated its 23rd year by hosting a 10-day celebration featuring visual and performing arts, programs, exhibits and films throughout the city from July 7 through July 17, 2011.

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