The Fusion and + Music Festival, MUMES, is a cultural initiative which first saw the light of day in 2004, being born of a deep concern about xenophobic attitudes, which are rooted in ignorance of other cultures, a concern which is further accentuated by the current flow of migrants entering society in the Canary Islands, an archipelago which lies at the crossroads between three continents: Africa, America and Europe. MUMES celebrates the wealth of cultural heritage to be found on these three continents through its programme of activities, combining the visual arts, film showings, workshops, craft and gastronomy fairs, forums, debates and music. The Festival highlights, year after year, the importance of culture as a tool in the fight to build and strengthen tolerance between peoples. Its stages, a pantheon of artists and traditions from around the world, have been graced by figures of the calibre of Youssou N’Dour, Cheik Lô, Sgt García, Macaco, Amparanoia, Orishas e Ismaêl Lô, El Hijo de la Cumbia, Dj Kaan & Istanbul Percussions, Los de Abajo [México] and Angelique Kidyo amongst others.
More info: www.mumes.es