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This past Saturday (June 3) marked the 53rd anniversary of the Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, hosted by the City of Durham and its Parks & Recreation department. Hosted by K975’s Brian Dawson, thousands of spectators from the Bull City and beyond enjoyed a day of food, entertainment, vendors, and culture.
As we celebrate Black Music Month and the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, the show was jam-packed with performances by Intro, Mr. Cheeks, Petey Pablo, and KRS-One, along with several local acts. To say that this was an event to remember would be an understatement.
Check out some of our BIMBÉ 2023 highlights below!
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1. KRS-One Delivers Memorable Freestyle!
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2. The vibes at BIMBÉ 2023 were EPIC!
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3. S/O to KIPP Durham’s Principal Muhammad flowing for KRS-One
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4. KRS-One – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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5. Petey Pablo – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Petey Pablo performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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6. Mr. Cheeks – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Mr. Cheeks performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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7. Intro – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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R&B group Intro performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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8. Brian Dawson – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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K975’s Brian Dawson at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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9. Melissa Wade – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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The Light 103.9’s Melissa Wade at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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10. Durham Mayor Elaine O’Neal – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Durham Mayor Elaine O’Neal addresses the crowd at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival,elaine o’neal
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11. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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12. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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13. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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14. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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15. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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16. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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17. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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18. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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19. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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20. Karen Clark – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Foxy 107/104’s Karen Clark at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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21. Ayeeedubb – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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K975’s Ayeeedubb at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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22. Brian Dawson – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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23. Brian Dawson – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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K975’s Brian Dawson hosts the 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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24. DJ Grant – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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DJ Grant does a Hip-Hop set at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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25. DJ Grant – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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DJ Grant does a Hip-Hop set at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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26. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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27. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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28. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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29. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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30. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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31. Intro – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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R&B group Intro performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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32. Intro – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Intro performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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33. Intro – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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R&B group Intro performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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34. Mr. Cheeks – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Mr. Cheeks performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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35. Mr. Cheeks – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Mr. Cheeks performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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36. Mr. Cheeks – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Mr. Cheeks performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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37. Mr. Cheeks – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Mr. Cheeks at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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38. Mr. Cheeks – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Mr. Cheeks performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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39. Petey Pablo Shouts Out K975
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40. Petey Pablo – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Petey Pablo performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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41. Petey Pablo – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Petey Pablo performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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42. Petey Pablo – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Petey Pablo performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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43. Petey Pablo – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Petey Pablo performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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44. Petey Pablo – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Petey Pablo performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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45. KRS-One Gives A Master Class At BIMBÉ 2023
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46. KRS-One – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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47. KRS-One – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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48. KRS-One Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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49. KRS-One – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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50. KRS-One – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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51. KRS-One – Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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KRS-One performs at 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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52. Radio One at Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Pictured L-R: Brian Dawson, KRS-One, Mr. Cheeks, DJ Grant, Big Ron 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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53. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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54. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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55. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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56. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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57. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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58. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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59. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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60. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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61. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival 2023
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Photos from 2023 Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at Rock Quarry Park in Durham, NC, June 3, 2023 local,bimbe festival
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