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Public Enemy, Common, John Legend, Estelle to perform at Social Justice Music Festival

A number of hip hop and R&B artist have announced that they will perform at the upcoming Many Rivers To Cross Social Justice Music and Arts Festival.

The two day festival will take place in Chattahoochee Hills, GA (just outside of Atlanta,) on October 1 and 2.

Besides Public Enemy, Common, John Legend, and Estelle, the festival will also host performances by Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana, and comedian Chris Rock, among others.

The purpose of the festival is to promote advocacy and awareness of human rights issues around the world. Tickets will go on sale before the end of the month.

The festival is being organized by Sankofa.org, an organization dedicated to promoting progressive, socially conscious awareness, charity, and activism. Founded by singer/actor Harry Belafonte, the organization's efforts have been supported by a number of celebrities, including Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, The Dixie Chicks, and Macklemore. You can find out more about Sankofa here.

By Michael Lacerna for RAPstation.com