This month's issue of RICENPEAS.COM is now online.http://www.ricenpeas.com/INTERVIEW: CYNTHIA mc.KINNEYIshmahil Blagrove speaks to former US congresswoman Cynthia McKinney about her recent attempts to enter Gaza and the shameful double standards of US foreign policy. Since the publication of this interview, both Ms. McKinney and Ishmahil Blagrove are being held illegally in an Israeli Prison.The Tragedy Of Michael JacksonThe premature death of a legendIran's Elections, West's HypocrisyRich Man Poor Man All Over AgainA Tribute To Harold PinterFrom 'Art, Truth and Politics'A World Of IllusionThe Elusive Nature Of Materialism
Soul NoëlFriday 11 - Sunday 13 DecemberWith a shot of Africa and a twist of the Caribbean, Soul Noël brings you the best Christmas party in town. South Africa's finest singer Sibongile Khumalo comes together with great British soul star Ola Onabule, fronting a hand-picked choir and a great soul band led by musical director Kevin Robinson.
On sale to Southbank Centre Members on 10 July. On sale to all on 14 July. For your best chance to get tickets, become a Southbank Centre Member.
Metropolitan Black Police Association presentsMaxi Priest + Carleen Anderson + Yolanda BrownFriday 16 OctoberIf you love reggae, soul, lovers rock, gospel, and RnB then this is the concert for you. Featuring British lovers rock and reggae star Maxi Priest, US soul singing sensation Carleen Anderson, plus jazz infused grooves from Mobo Award winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown.
On sale to Southbank Centre Members on 13 July. On sale to all on 14 July. For your best chance to get tickets, become a Southbank Centre Member.
Nathan 'Flutebox' LeeFriday 25 SeptemberFlute beatboxing innovator Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee and friends, including Riz MC and Gauri Sharma Tripathi, take over the Purcell Room for a night of music, dance and VJing, hosted by the irrepressible Howard Marks.Book tickets/More info »Presented by Southbank Centre and Swaraj MusicSupported by PRS Foundation New Music Plus.Gauri Sharma Tripathi is a Southbank Centre Artist inResidence supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation
London African Music FestivalFriday 11 - Sunday 13 SeptemberSince 2003 the London African Music Festival has been at the forefront of new African music and this year is no exception, with the festival featuring true legends including Oliver Mtukudzi, Lord Eric Sugumugu, the leader of the mighty Master Drummers of Africa, and maverick jazz organist Ed Bentley.Book tickets/More info »
Into the Hoods - A London fairytaleWednesday 16 December – Sunday 10 JanuaryJoin Lil Red, Rap-en-Zel and Spinderella in this fabulous fusion of fairy tales, groovy tunes and wicked dance moves created and performed by the critically-acclaimed dance company ZooNation.'Exuberant, sexy, funny. A hit.' (The Times)Book now / Watch video »
People, it's almost time! Issa and Mokolo Sawane drum&dance workshopSaturday 18th July. Islington Arts Factory,London. 1pm-4pmIssa and Mokolo come from Casamance, Senegal. They have a wealth of knowledge of the dances, rhythms and songs from the Mandinka traditions of West Africa. In experiencing issa's teaching, people will gain the full flavour of the traditional Senegalese dance expression and Mokolo will be providing us with live Casamance music.All Dance Levels are welcome.Drummers-You should be fairly experienced and able to assimilate new rhythms quickly, and tunefully as you will be accompanying Mokolo in providing music for the dancers.E-mail: dundunkini@gmail. com to reserve your space NOW.. £10 for Drummers and £20 for Dancers!
Urdang Academy Re-Opens This Wednesday 15th July With New Structure!!
The new structure changes the ''two classes session'' that we used to have to only one, this means from now on we will only have one class for all levels (Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate & Advanced) from 7.00pm to 8.15pm and there will now be time to practise after the class.
Location
Finsbury Old Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4RP MAP
TubeAngel/Farringdon Price
£8
More Info
078 8696 2791
Grupo Lokito Live @ Bar Rumba This Tuesday 14th July
Get ready to be loko!!
Featuring outrageously good dance moves, sweet vocals and blistering soukous guitar, LOKITO guarantee to pack the dancefloor! Pus the hottest salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, zouk & kizomba from DJ CHINO on the main dancefloor.
Salsa Classes as Normal from 7.30pm to 9pm with Cliff, Alex and special Guests.
So why not have a great class and see an amazing band for only £8???
Bar Rumba 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EP MAP
TubePiccadilly Circus / Leicester Square
More
078 8696 2791
Cuban Style Salsa Classes Every Saturday by Rueda Champions Antonio & Esther
Antonio & Esther will be teaching regularly every Saturday @ our newest club!
This outstanding couple will be teaching ''Rueda de casino'' (Cuban wheel) and Intermediate/Advanced cuban style.
Enjoy the amazing music selection by our Latin Djs after the class till late.
Supremely located on left as you exit Archway tube station.
Dusk Till Dawn
1 Archway Close, N19 3TD (Opposite Archway tube station)
Class
9pm to 10pm
Beginners welcome & Intermediate/advanced
Club
After the class till late
More
078 1748 1243
Dear Friends
We are very pleased to in for m you of the Afri-Kokoa Festival at Rich Mix on Sat 25 July, as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend.
This a fantastic day of free activities for families will be followed by Live DJ mix in the Bar with an excellent line up of Afrobeat DJ acts!
A perfect introduction to Rich Mix biggest act this summer: The House of the Holy Afro – a blend of South African Music per for med live accompanied by DJ Dino (Wed 5 – Sat 8 Aug)!
We look for ward to welcoming you here,
Kindest Regards
The Rich Mix Team
Afri - Kokoa Festival
Sat 25 July
Daytime family activities / Evening live music2pm - 6pm Daytime / FREE
7pm - 1am Evening / £6
The next Afri - Kokoa Festival starts with a FREE afternoon programme for families: African drumming, storytelling, and music from 2pm - 6pm. Led by dynamic workshop leader Usifu Jalloh from Sierra Leone who is a professional actor, dancer, percussionist and storyteller and whose unique skills introduce audiences and participants to West African traditions and cultures.
There will also be classic African games in the Café area and outside in the courtyard for kids and parents to enjoy including ‘Ludo’, ‘Owari’ and ‘Ampe’; as well as face painting, jewellery and music shaker making sessions. Plus arts and crafts stalls in the Bar by Senga Design and an art exhibition from Bubble Wrap Arts.
The evening programme features the 12 - piece Afro beat band Yaaba Funk, Afrikokoa resident DJs AJ Kwame and Baggy plus Special Guest DJs Miles Cleret (Soundway Records) and Eric Soul (Afrogroov) among others from 7pm - 1am.
Schedule and line - up:
2pm - 3pm
AFRI - KOKOA DJs and BUBBEWRAP Arts Private View
3pm - 4pm
AFRICAN DRUM WORKSHOPS (10 drums)
4.15pm - 5pm
AFRICAN STORY TELLING – interactive drum session
5pm - 6pm
AFRI - KOKOA DJs
6pm - 6.30pm
7pm - 7.30pm
NEW LONDON TALENT
HELEN McDONALD TRIO
6.45pm - 8pm
AFRI - KOKOA DJs
8pm - 9pm
MILES CLERET (SOUNDWAY RECORDINGS)
9pm - 10.30pm
YAABA FUNK
10.30pm - 12am
ERIC SOUL (AFROGROOV) AND MC DOU G
12am - 1am (close)
AFRI - KOKOA Djs vs AFROGROOV
Book tickets
Call the Rich Mix Box Office on 020 7613 7498
Online Booking on www.viewtickets. co.uk.
For more in for mation on our entire programme visit the Rich Mix website at www.richmix. org.uk.
Please note: Although we are actively taking steps to improve this service, our telephone lines do sometimes get very busy. Please call between 9am and 5pm if possible
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