Crocodile River Music

08/21/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year Worcester's Got African Talent celebration! We are thrilled to announce: "Charles Ketter"

"...I am a troubadour, my influences are African American ballads and blues. Improvisation and collaboration and main elements..." Charles Ketter

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026

08/19/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year Worcester's Got African Talent celebration! We are thrilled to announce: "Big Emms"

"...Growing up in Nigeria, music was part of everyday life from church to family gatherings to
celebrations in the community. It taught me that rhythm has the power to unite people regardless of language or background.
Today I create Afrobeat music that carries that same spirit. Every song is an invitation to
celebrate life, embrace culture, and find hope. As an independent artist building an international career, my mission is to represent African excellence while creating music that anyone, anywhere, can connect with..." Big Emms

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026

08/19/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year Worcester's Got African Talent celebration!

We are thrilled to announce: "SON"

A multidisciplinary artist whose primary medium is acrylic on stretched canvas.
Her work explores portraiture through imagined characters, faces and figures brought to life from pure thought. For SON, the process is a form of storytelling; like an author creating fictional lives on the page, she builds identities with brushstrokes, crafting emotional and visual depth from imagination alone.

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026

08/16/2026

GET READY Worcester!!!
September 12, Institute Park, Crocodile River Music presents Worcester's Got African Talent! Featuring our 2026 Spotlight Artists:
Elijah Nguli, Painting
SON, Painting
Born Everlasting Sun, Poetry
Big Emms, Music (Afrobeat)
YaGrlTam, Photography/Rapping
Charles Ketter, Music (Instrumental & Voice)
More information coming SOON!
Supported by the City of Worcester Cultural Festival Grant Program!

08/16/2026

Wednesday, August 26!🎶

Worcester, we’re coming to you!
Join us for a night of music featuring:

• Albino Mbie — guitar & voice

• Jiri Nedoma — keyboards

• Noah Preminger — tenor saxophone

• Samuel Batista — soprano saxophone

• Ebinho Cardoso — bass

• Mathew Williams — drums

see you soon!

07/17/2026

Calling All Creatives in Worcester’s African Diaspora Community!

Do you have a talent you want the world to see?

Crocodile River Music is looking for artists, performers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all ages for our upcoming Talent Showcase!

🎤 Singers • 💃 Dancers • 🎭 Actors • 🎨 Painters • 👗 Fashion Designers • 📸 Photographers • 🎙️ Comedians • 🍽️ Chefs • 🧵 Makers • 🎶 Musicians • Spoken Word Artists • And more!

It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or already established—if you have a gift, we want to celebrate it.

Our mission is to uplift and support the incredible talent within Worcester’s African Diaspora community by providing a platform to showcase your passion and connect with the community.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up today and let your talent shine! ✨

(SIGN UP DEADLINE: JULY 24TH: Apply at: https://www.crocodilerivermusic.org/wgat-call )

07/13/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

African artists of Greater Worcester - we're calling on you! Singers, dancers, painters, poets, photographers, musicians, comedians, designers, and more - at every level of experience - are encouraged to apply.
Selected artists will receive:
$900 stipend
Two prep sessions & dress rehearsal with our team
Featured showcase on CRM's website & social media
Interview on Heart of Africa Radio (7,000+ listeners worldwide)
Networking opportunities beyond the event
Past participants say this experience helped them make connections and advance their creative careers. Will you be next?
Application deadline: Friday, July 24th
Learn more and apply at: https://www.crocodilerivermusic.org/wgat-call
It's not a competition - it's a celebration of African artistic excellence right here in Worcester. 🥁🎶

07/07/2026

Summer is here!☀️
Catch Crocodile River Music at a venue near you!
July 11: 19 Carter Summer Concert Series
July 18: Providence Children's Museum
July 23: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
August 1: 2026 WORCESTER AFRICAN FESTIVAL
🐊

07/07/2026

Don't miss out! Grab your tickets to see Crocodile River Music at 19 Carter this Saturday, July 11.