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Black Sacred Arts Conference
22
Jul
Date
22 Jul (Wednesday)
Time
Wed 22 – Fri 24 Jul
Venue
JRX9+PHC INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES
Accra, Ghana
📝 Useful Information
The 5th Annual Black Sacred Arts Conference is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, from Wednesday, July 22 to Friday, July 24, 2026.
This marks the first time the conference, usually held in New Haven, CT, will be hosted in Africa. It is organized by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music in partnership with the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Would you like more information on travel arrangements to Accra or nearby accommodation for the conference?
Event Details
Registration and Planning
•Theme: "Religions at the Crossroads: Africa’s Creative and Spiritual Heritage".
•Focus: The event explores the "triple" religious heritage of Africa—Indigenous practices, Christianity, and Islam—and how they shape music, ritual, and visual arts.
•Participants: Nearly 40 international speakers and performers, including keynote speaker Professor Torgbui Gideon F. Alorwoyie, a renowned percussionist.
•Schedule Highlights:
•Day 1 (July 22): Opening performance by the Ghana Dance Ensemble at 8:30 AM, followed by sessions on "Sacred Organology".
•Daily Time: The conference typically runs from 8:30 AM to 5:35 PM each day.
•Primary Venue: Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.
•Registration: Officially opened on March 15, 2026.
•Tickets: Interested attendees can check for ticket availability and further details on the Yale Divinity School events page or via Eventbrite.
•Yale Divinity School events page
Updated at 19 Mar 2026