The Afro-Latin Lounge

Dear all,

I will be taking a break during the summer. The blog will be back in September with plenty of news of what's going in the African, Latin and Afro-Latin diasporas in London and beyond.

Enjoy your holidays.

The Afro-Latin Lounge

dance Immersion hosts the
24th annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference & Festival
"Connecting Our Diasporas through Dance"
January 26-29, 2012, Toronto

SUBMISSION CALL FOR PERFORMERS

Be part of the 24th annual IABD Conference & Festival, Connecting Our Diasporas through Dance, in Toronto, Canada on January 26-29, 2012. The IABD Conference and Festival features performance opportunities for companies and artists to exhibit their work. Showcase Presentations will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto-Canada.

Do not miss this opportunity to be seen on this International stage.

________________________________
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Deadline: Friday September 30, 2011

Please include the following in your submission:
1. Please make sure you meet the performance requirements. Give etail dates of membership and performance experience.

2. Complete contact information (name, title, mailing/email address, and telephone#)

3. Resume/CV and bio with individual name or group name

4. A brief description of the proposed work including:
a. Brief description of the performance including the performer(s) name(s), aim of the performance
b. Length (NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
c. Number of dancers/performers
d. Music (PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU WILL NEED TO GET THE REQUIRED PERMISSION)
e. Any special technical requirements

5. Please include a payment of $25 in Canadian Dollars ) Administrative Fee with every submission (money order or certified cheque only).
DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL!

6. DVD of work to be presented

7. Self-addressed return envelope for submissions sent within Canada only (for materials you wish returned). Please note we cannot return materials outside of Canada unless arrangements are made by submitter.

Deadline for submission is September 30, 2011. Selected performers will be notified no later the end of October 2011.

Performances requirements:
MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE IABD*
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
* In order to perform all Companies and Solo Artists must be current, PAID, 2012-2013 IABD members.
Visit the following link or email/call for a membership application and payment instructions:
www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts/iabdassociation/Membership.html
Tel: (202) 806-7052 email: IABDassociation@howard.edu

If selected, companies, groups and solo artists are responsible for submitting their production fee to dance Immersion. The Production Fee is $100 Canadian dollars per group.

Deadline: Friday September 30, 2011
Submit proposals to:
IABD CONFERENCE 2012 SUBMISSION
c/o dance Immersion
54 Wolseley Street, Suite #203, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1A5,
T (416) 203-0666
F (416) 203-0322

Welcome to ¡ VAMOS !
¡ VAMOS ! is a magazine, newsletter and website bringing you the best of Latin America culture in London in the form of live shows, exhibitions, films, flavours, parties and much more. Remember to check out our website for up-to-date & brand new listings as well as tips that go well beyond the warm season.

Let's ¡ VAMOS !

Aurelio Martinez
23rd July
More than just a musician, Honduran Martinez is also a politician and leading activist in the country's Garifuna community. But it's his sweet, soulful sound that will have you voting with your feet, as one of Central America's brightest talents lights up the Barbican.

Upcoming Music Events
Os Mutantes
18-19th July
Jazz Cafe, £27.50-46

Luisa Maita
19th July
Momo's, Free

Andres Cepeda
22nd July
Union Chapel, £25

Carlos Acosta
Premieres Plus
27th-30th July
Roll up for some fancy footwork that even Messi can't match as dancer Carlos Acosta shows why he's in a champion's league of his own.

The Best Weekly Parties
Cuban Salsa
Every Tuesday
Cuban Rhum Jungle, £6 non-members

Live Music
Every Thursday
Favela Chic, £4

Global Local
Every Friday
Rich Mix, £8

Mayra Andrade
18th-19th July

Born in Cuba, raised in Cape Verde and living in France, Mayra Andrade's music reflects her diverse background in it's effortless blend of jazz, samba & soul. Her two nights at Ronnie Scott's are the perfect chance to see one of the world's most unique talents in an intimate setting.

The Best Free Events in London
Guana Social Club
Every Monday
Guanabara, FREE

Taste of Brazil
Every Wednesday
Tonki Gorilla, FREE

Forro do Galpao
Every Thursday
Corbet Place, FREE

For full listings for the whole Latin summer visit:
www.vamos-london.com

Read Online
RestaurantsVAMOS picks the best Latin bites in town!

Empório São Paulo
Upmarket Brazilian delicatessen & café with top quality produce from Brazil & other countries.

Gaucho
Top notch beef cooked to perfection at this upmarket Argentinian steak house.

Wahaca
The Mexican restaurant chain started by Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers

Foot To Earth Camp 2011 is open for bookings!

Foot to Earth Camp is a traditional and contemporary pan-African dance, movement & yoga camp in a beautiful rural setting just outside Totnes with live music, hot showers, hot tub, fire and optional luxury yurt camping. Lead by dance and movement artist Denise Rowe and guests, Foot to Earth is an invitation to embrace the fullness of ourselves, in movement, stillness, celebration and rest. We will explore rhythm, embodiment and connection to ourselves, each other and the earth with a sense of playful exploration, each moving at their own pace, finding our common ground in fluidity around the rhythm and offering the unique medicine of ourselves into the space of all our lives. With live music from
fire-cracking drums to lyrical kalimba and optional luxury yurt camping, Foot to Earth is an opportunity to relax, to descover, to open and to celebrate our being together on the planet. Cost: £95 including camping. Day tickets are available and yurt camping can be booked at www.havenmeadowsyurtcamp.co.uk More details and a programme of the weekend are available by contacting Denise at de8fish@yahoo.co.uk 07723329414 www.tolokotolo.com/foot-to-earth "The dance reaches through time and space to inhabit us, an invitation to discover ourselves as eternally playful, vibrant and awake"

Denise Rowe
Tolo Ko Tolo
HillBreeze
Sharpstone Lane
Freshford
Bath
BA2 7UA

077233 29414
www.tolokotolo.com

Don't miss the last Baila Londres of the summer!

We'll be turning up the heat at our
Summer Party
with the return of the UK's number 1 Cuban DJ
DJ Javier "la maquina de Cuba"

Plus LIVE music from one of London's
favourite Cuban bands Cuban Combination

Saturday 23rd July

Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere.
Enjoy blistering Cuban salsa, plus a late night Latin sounds party with
reggaeton, bachata, and merengue, plus late night funky house and more!

Plus Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!

Don't miss his first class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Doors open 8.30pm

�8 in advance - guest list registration online
�10 on the door
Both prices include dance class

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

There is no Baila Londres in August, but we'll be back at Charlie Wrights
on Saturday 24th September.

And if you can't wait quite that long, El Rumbon Cubano will be back
at Nueva Costa Dorada on Sunday 18th September.
Details coming soon....

The Afro-Latin Lounge

3 day Afro-Cuban Intensive Drumming Course
27th-29th July - 10 - 3pm Afro-Cuban Intensive course for experienced drummers only, please call 07538682180 for more details.
£100 (£60conc')

Camp Iroko
25th - 28th August
Early bird discount £215 if paid by 14/7/11
Standard rate £245
Price includes food and accomodation

Come and enjoy a feast of drumming, singing and dancing located in the Hertfordshire countryside.
Our base is an Activity Centre in Wymondley Woods and adjacent is a 20-acre conservation area with mature woods, stream, pond and grassland.
There’s access and facilities for the disabled. Workshops will be held in the Activity Centre and in yurts.
More Info

24th July Oru Cantado III
2.00 - 5.30pm

£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 11th July
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is the third in a series of stand alone workshops that happen once a month covering Cuban Bata rhythms and song sequences for each of the 20 Santeria Orisha.

The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be lead by David Pattman.

David Pattman is a sworn ritual drummer in the religion of Santeria and has experience of playing in ceromonies in both U.S.A and Cuba.

Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com

For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com

Rumba
17th July 2011
(next one 25th September 2011)

Dance & Singing Workshops - Performance - Open Rumba
Hosted by Dilanga
The Big Chill House
(Upstairs in the Drawing Room)
Kings Cross
London
View Map

Workshops
Dance - Dance workshops are available .
to anyone with some dance experience.
Girls please bring long skirts or a shawl.
Led by Livan Armenteros
5.30- 6.30 pm Cost £4.00

Singing - All levels welcome
Led by Dilanga
6.30 - 7.30 pm Cost £4.00

Please email us to book your place on either of these workshops.
reservations@bomboproductions.com

Performance
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs
from their repertoire.
8.00 - 8.30 pm

Open Rumba session
The last part of this event is open so come
play,sing, dance or just enjoy.
9.00 - 10.30 pm

Entry donations

For more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com

www.dilanga.com

Dilanga at the Green Note (Camden)

20th August 2011
Doors: 7pm

More Info

Buy cheap tickets for £5 follow link below
The direct link for this event is http://www.wegottickets.com/event/120743

Mussukeba Sane
3rd Annual African Drum and Dance
Conference- August 11- August 14, 2011

Join Senegalese master artist, Malang Bayo as he hosts his third annual four-day African dance and drum conference in Manhattan, NY!

Workshop location:

Thursday/ Friday
Gina Gibney Dance, Inc.
890 Broadway, Fifth Floor
New York, New York, 10003
(bet 19th &20th Streets)

Saturday and Sunday
Oberia Dempsey Center
127 West 127th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10027

CONCERT FEATURING LES ENFANTS DU SOLEIL & PAPA DOUDOU N'DIAYE ROSE
AUGUST 13, 2011 @ SYMPHONY SPACE THALIA THEATER
2537 BROADWAY AT 96TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10025
Showtime: 8:30 PM
SEATING LIMITED!! TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.SYMPHONYSPACE.ORG

THURSDAY
AUGUST 11,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM DJEMBE (GUINEA) MAMADY SANO
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM KUTIRO MARIAMA BASSE
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM SABAR BABACAR N'DIAYE
4:45 PM – 6:15 PM DJEMBE MARIE BASSE WILES
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM KUTIRO MAREME FAYE
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM SABAR RICH FAYE

FRIDAY
AUGUST 12,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM KUTIRO OUSMAN SALL
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM DJEMBE (WANGO) IDY CISS
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM SABAR N'DEYE GUEYE
4:45 PM – 6:15 PM DJEMBE (GUINEA) TENEFIG DIOUBATE
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM KUTIRO MARIE BASSE WILES
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM SABAR BABACAR M'BAYE

SATURDAY
AUGUST 13,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM KUTIRO BABACAR N'DIAYE
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM SABAR PAPE N'DIAYE
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM DJEMBE MARIAMA BASSE
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM SABAR (DRUM) PAPA DOUDOU N'DIAYE ROSE
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM SABAR RICH FAYE
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM KUTIRO MAREME FAYE

SUNDAY
AUGUST 13,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
11:00 AM – 12:30 AM DJEMBE ( GUINEA) TENEFIG DIOUBATE
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM BOUGARABOU MALANG BAYO
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM SABAR N'DEYE GUEYE
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM DJEMBE (GUINEA) MAMADY SANO
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM SERER DANCE IDY CISS
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM SABAR DRUM PAPA DOUDOU N'DIAYE ROSE
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM SABAR BABACAR M'BAYE

ONLINE REGISTRATION-COMING SOON

PACKAGE EARLY REGISTRATION REGULAR PRICE
24 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $288 $384
15 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $195 $240
10 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $140 $160
5 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $75 $80
1 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $15 $16

VENDOR PACKAGES PRICE
1 DAY PACKAGE $75
2 DAY PACKAGE $125
3 DAY PACKAGE $150
4 DAY PACKAGE $175

CONTACT US:
BY EMAIL – INFO@MALANGBAYO.COM
PHONE; 347-328-0081/ 347-725-2365/631-374-2420
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES GO TO MALANGBAYO.COM

The Caribbean UK
Film Festival ©
10–11 July 2011
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
020 7942 2211

Festival ©
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
10.30–17.30
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on
the big screen. Join the debate in ‘An Audience
With’ special guests and a host of stars from the
‘60s, and see films about fashion, music, sport
and culture. The event is hosted by actor Geff
Francis, star of Ashes to Ashes, and Charles
Thompson, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
£20 for one day, £30 for two days, no concessions
Book online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Generation
to Generation ©
British Caribbean Heritage
in the Public Services
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.30–17.30
Discover more about the evolution of British
Caribbean society in the 1960s and the impact
of key events in this fascinating presentation.
Learn the individual stories of members of
Britain’s public services, including the NHS, the
Royal Navy, the London Fire Brigade and the
Metropolitan Police Force, and enjoy a special
viewing of images by renowned filmmaker
Horace Ove, taken from his private collection.
Free, drop-in
All events are jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British Film Institute,
London Transport Museum and London College of Fashion
Upcoming Black Heritage events
at the V&A
Spotlight on Africa
and the Diaspora
African Collections Revealed
Saturday 19 November
12.00–17.00
People Get Ready
The Protest Years 1970–2000
Friday 21 October
18.30–22.00
Find out more and book online at
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Victoria and Albert Museum
u South Kensington, Knightsbridge
Buses C1, 14, 74 & 414

Caribbean (UK) Film Festival ©
2011 Programme
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on the big screen. Discuss films and culture with
special guests and come dressed in ‘60s styles! Join festival hosts Geff Francis, star of Ashes to
Ashes and Charles Thompson MBE, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
All events take place in the Lecture Theatre. £20 for one day pass, £30 for two day pass, £12 day pass
concession. To book call 020 7942 2211 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Sunday 10 July
________________________________________
Ten Bob in Winter
dir. Lloyd Reckford, 1963 (U) – 12 min
10.45–11.00
This enigmatic short film, shot in black and
white, is fresh and experimental but still light
hearted and accessible. In place of dialogue, the
director narrates in a Jazz Rap style reminiscent
of Langston Hughes, while a sparky Jazz
soundtrack is provided by the Joe Harriott
Quintet. The film traces class tensions within a
black community.
Jemima & Johnny
dir. Lionel Ngakane, 1966 (U) – 28 min
11.10–12.20
In a West London community divided by racism,
a young white English boy befriends the young
daughter of recent immigrants from the
Caribbean. Followed by an audience with Jim
Pines, writer and lecturer at the University
of Luton, Earl Cameron OBE and guests.
Courtesy of the British Film Institute
Antigua and Barbuda
A Presentation by His Excellency High
Commissioner Dr Carl Roberts
12.30–13.30
Discover the history and landscape of these
islands. Antiguans and Barbadians are
descendants of the Sibony, and West Africans
taken to the islands as part of the slave trade.
The 17th century sugar industry has left its mark
on the landscape today. Antigua is the home of
cricketers Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson
and Sir Vivian Richards, Sailing Week and yacht
regattas, St Johns Cathedral and Shirley
Heights. It boasts well preserved coral reefs,
ruins and shipwrecks, beautiful beaches and
bird life.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.00–17.45
See a celebratory timeline of 1960s British
Caribbean heritage. Discover the impact of key
events in sports, fashion, film, theatre and the
arts in this fascinating presentation, including
individual stories from contributors to Britain's
public services.
A Carnival History
dir. Clarence Thompson, 2008, (U) – 30 min
14.40–15.40
This rare film tells the history of the Carnival
tradition which has spread from Africa to the
Caribbean and Europe. Followed by an audience
with Clarence Thompson MBE and guests.
Looking for Claudia Jones
dir. Nia Reynolds, 2010, (U) – 60 min
15.50–17.30
Journalist Claudia Jones arrived in Britain
aboard the Royal Navy ship Queen Elizabeth in
1955. She produced Britain’s first black
newspaper in 1958 and was instrumental in
setting up the Notting Hill Carnival in 1959.
Followed by an audience with Tony Warner,
founder of Black History Walks, and guests.
Monday 11 July
_________________________________________
Reggae
dir. Horace Ove CBE, 1970, (PG) – 60 min
10.40–12.10
The first film about Reggae music to be
produced in Britain and features the first major
UK Reggae concert, at Wembley. Reggae
illustrates the social and political messages
behind the music in Britain and the Caribbean,
narrated by the Jamaican writer Andrew Salkey .
Followed by a discussion with Joel Karamath,
London College of Communications, film
director Horace Ove and special guests.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
10.00–17.45
See Sunday listing for more details and location
Walter’s War
dir. Alrick Ailey, 2008, (PG) – 60 min
13.20–14.50
Walter’s War tells the story of Walter Tull, the
first black man to join the British Army and the
second black man to play professional football
in Britain. Followed by an audience with Rodney
Hinds, broadcaster, writer and Sports Editor of
The Voice newspaper, and guests including
Bobby Barnes, Head of the Professional
Footballers Association, film director and BAFTA
winner Alrick Riley and biographer Phil Vasili.
Vidal Sassoon – The Movie
dir. Craig Teper, 2008, (PG) – 90 min
15.00–17.15
This documentary traces Sassoon’s path from a
London orphanage to international success and
celebrity. From Carnaby Street to Notting Hill,
the influence of Caribbean style, hair and
fashion was prevalent in the 1960's. Join special
invited guests including Brenda Emmanus, BBC
Arts and Entertainment Correspondent and
former presenter of the Clothes Show.
Keep in touch
For regular updates visit www.vam.ac.uk and
sign up for our free e-newsletter.
Jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British
Film Institute, Transport for London, London
Transport Museum and London College of
Fashion

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Greetings,

Hope this message finds you well.

As some of you may know that over the last 3 years, the V&A and Gabriel
Media International have been working together on various events that
have looked at aspects of British Caribbean heritage and history,
through practical workshops, screenings and displays.

This year the Caribbean UK Film Festival 2011, hosted by actor Geff
Frances and Charles Thompson MBE founder of the Screen Nation Awards,
will explore the themes of fashion, music, sport and culture with a
special feature honouring the lifetime achievements of actor Earl
Cameron CBE - not to be missed!

You are encouraged to come dressed in your own style of 60s chic and /
or bring along copies of photographs of yourself, friends and family,
album covers, magazines and other related memorabilia, that illustrate
contributions within the arts, music, performance, the public services
and more and share these on the 1960s Memorabilia Wall.

Please find attached the Film Festival flyer and the Film Festival
Programme - enjoy, it's all an education!

To book telephone the Bookings Team on 029 7942 1122 or book on-line
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson

Tickets are £20 for a day or £30 for both days.

A special offer of £12 for a day ticket per person will be available to
Day Schools (Year 11 and above), Colleges, Universities, members of
Supplementary Schools, Elders Clubs, Home Tutoring schemes, Youth Clubs
and Children's Homes. Just state the name of your organisation when you
are booking.

Please bring a packed lunch and remember to set off early particularly
on the Sunday to take account of any transport closures. Circle and
District Lines and most of the Piccadilly Line that serve the V&A Museum
at South Kensington should be offering a good service on Sunday and a
full service on Monday. Nearest buses are C1, 14, 74 & 414.

I hope you are able to attend one or both days and please do FORWARD
this information to family, friends and colleagues.

Apologies for cross posting.

Best Regards,

Janet

Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk

The Caribbean UK Film
Festival ©
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
10.30–17.30
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on
the big screen. Join the debate in ‘An Audience
With’ special guests and a host of stars from the
‘60s, and see films about fashion, music, sport
and culture. The event is hosted by actor Geff
Francis, star of Ashes to Ashes, and Charles
Thompson, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
£20 for one day, £30 for two days, no concessions
Book online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Generation
to Generation ©
British Caribbean Heritage
in the Public Services
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.30–17.30
Discover more about the evolution of British
Caribbean society in the 1960s and the impact
of key events in this fascinating presentation.
Learn the individual stories of members of
Britain’s public services, including the NHS, the
Royal Navy, the London Fire Brigade and the
Metropolitan Police Force, and enjoy a special
viewing of images by renowned filmmaker
Horace Ove, taken from his private collection.
Free, drop-in
All events are jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British Film Institute,
London Transport Museum and London College of Fashion
Upcoming Black Heritage events
at the V&A
Spotlight on Africa
and the Diaspora
African Collections Revealed
Saturday 19 November
12.00–17.00
People Get Ready
The Protest Years 1970–2000
Friday 21 October
18.30–22.00
Find out more and book online at
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Victoria and Albert Museum
u South Kensington, Knightsbridge
Buses C1, 14, 74 & 414
The Caribbean UK
Film Festival ©
10–11 July 2011
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
020 7942 2211
Admission free
Images ©TfL from the London Transport Museum collection:
Bus Conductress, 1962 © Agatha Hart;
Bus Conductor, 1964 © Donald Hines

Caribbean (UK) Film Festival ©
2011 Programme
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on the big screen. Discuss films and culture with
special guests and come dressed in ‘60s styles! Join festival hosts Geff Francis, star of Ashes to
Ashes and Charles Thompson MBE, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
All events take place in the Lecture Theatre. £20 for one day pass, £30 for two day pass
To book call 020 7942 1122 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Sunday 10 July
________________________________________
Earl Cameron CBE
Celebrate the lifetime achievements of
one of Britain’s most accomplished actors
10.40–11.00
Meet Earl Cameron and view rare footage of his
life in films. Earl Cameron’s acting career began
in the 1950s. By the 1960s he was performing in
London's West End and starring in films such as
Sapphire and Flame in the Streets, while
appearing in Tarzan and Doctor Who. He starred
alongside Sean Connery in Thunderball (1965)
and more recently with Nicole Kidman in The
Interpreter and Helen Mirren in The Queen.
Jemima & Johnny
dir. Lionel Ngakane, 1966 (U) – 28 min
11.10–12.20
In a West London community divided by racism,
a young white English boy befriends the young
daughter of recent immigrants from the
Caribbean. Followed by an audience with Jim
Pines, writer and lecturer at the University
of Luton, Earl Cameron OBE and guests.
Courtesy of the British Film Institute
Antigua and Barbuda
A Presentation by His Excellency High
Commissioner Dr Carl Roberts
12.30–13.30
Discover the history and landscape of these
islands. Antiguans and Barbadians are
descendants of the Sibony, and West Africans
taken to the islands as part of the slave trade.
The 17th century sugar industry has left its mark
on the landscape today. Antigua is the home of
cricketers Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson
and Sir Vivian Richards, Sailing Week and yacht
regattas, St Johns Cathedral and Shirley
Heights. It boasts well preserved coral reefs,
ruins and shipwrecks, beautiful beaches and
bird life.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
Seminar Room 1, Sackler Centre
10.00–17.45
See a celebratory timeline of 1960s British
Caribbean heritage. Discover the impact of key
events in sports, fashion, film, theatre and the
arts in this fascinating presentation, including
individual stories from contributors to Britain's
public services.
A Carnival History
dir. Clarence Thompson, 2008, (U) – 30 min
14.40–15.40
This rare film tells the history of the Carnival
tradition which has spread from Africa to the
Caribbean and Europe. Followed by an audience
with Clarence Thompson MBE and guests.
Looking for Claudia Jones
dir. Nia Reynolds, 2010, (U) – 60 min
15.50–17.30
Journalist Claudia Jones arrived in Britain
aboard the Royal Navy ship Queen Elizabeth in
1955. She produced Britain’s first black
newspaper in 1958 and was instrumental in
setting up the Notting Hill Carnival in 1959.
Followed by an audience with Tony Warner,
founder of Black History Walks, and guests.
Monday 11 July
_________________________________________
Reggae
dir. Horace Ove, 1971, (PG) – 60 min
10.40–12.10
Discover the music made popular by black
artists of the ‘60s, from ska to reggae. This film
tells the story of 'The People's Club' and the 1970
Caribbean Music Festival. Featuring John Holt,
Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths, Black Faith,
Millie Small, The Maytals, Desmond Dekker and
more. Followed by a discussion with Joel
Karamath, London College of Communications,
film producer Horace Ove and special guests.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
10.00–17.45
See Sunday listing for more details and location
Walter’s War
dir. Alrick Ailey, 2008, (PG) – 60 min
13.20–14.50
Walter’s War tells the story of Walter Tull, the
first black man to join the British Army and the
second black man to play professional football
in Britain. Followed by an audience with Rodney
Hinds, broadcaster, writer and Sports Editor of
The Voice newspaper, and guests including
Bobby Barnes, Head of the Professional
Footballers Association, film director and BAFTA
winner Alrick Riley and biographer Phil Vasili.
Vidal Sassoon – The Movie
dir. Craig Teper, 2008, (PG) – 90 min
15.00–17.15
This documentary traces Sassoon’s path from a
London orphanage to international success and
celebrity. From Carnaby Street to Notting Hill,
the influence of Caribbean style, hair and
fashion was prevalent in the 1960's. Join author,
lecturer and stylist Sandra Gittens and special
guests including Brenda Emmanus, BBC Arts
and Entertainment Correspondent and former
presenter of the Clothes Show.
Keep in touch
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Jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British
Film Institute, Transport for London, London
Transport Museum and London College of
Fashion

VINTAGE AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Friday 29 July – Sunday 31 July

A unique opportunity to dress up and enjoy a party that taps into the magic, romance and excitement of the 1920s to the 1980s. For the first time, all six levels of Royal Festival Hall are transformed into new environments celebrating vintages styles in music, fashion, food and culture – with eight amazing Vintage nightclubs offering seven decades of British cool.

Friday 29 July – Electronic Phuture
Thomas Dolby / Mirrors / Heaven 17

Saturday 30 July – Soul Revue
Percy Sledge / Booker T / Gwen Dickie

Sunday 31 July – Hit Parade
Sandie Shaw / Gary Christian /
David McAlmont / Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
In association with BBC Radio 3
Friday 11 November – Sunday 20 November

More shows have been announced as part of the London Jazz Festival. There's a chance to see award-winning jazz guitarist Phil Robson and acclaimed saxophonist Mark Turner, celebrations of great swing trumpeters with Richard Pite's Roy Eldridge and Charlie Shavers project and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band and a thrilling musical evocation of New York in the 1940s in Jazz at Café Society. Legendary film director Emir Kusturica will also perform a one-off concert with his No Smoking Orchestra and Portico Quartet bring their new line-up to play two special shows.

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THE MARLEY LEGACY
Featuring Don Letts, Chris Salewicz
& Lemn Sissay
Friday 22 July

As part of the London is the Place For Me series, a special panel discussion explores Bob Marley's impact on the British musical landscape featuring a range of guests including renowned poet Lemn Sissay and ever-influential punk and reggae musician Don Letts.

THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ

EVAN PARKER
The Freedom Principle:
50 years of British Impro
Tuesday 19 July

Emerging from the maelstrom of free jazz in the 1960s, Evan Parker remains an improviser of immense resource, an inspirational figure who has made a global impact. Celebrating the continuing evolution of improvised music in Britain, Parker leads a hand-picked group of five gifted musicians.

A TRIBUTE TO
JOHN DANKWORTH
& THE BIG BAND
What The Dickens?
Hosted by Cleo Laine
Monday 25 July

Tracing a journey that stretches back to the formation of the Dankworth Seven in 1950, this event tips a hat to one of the late John Dankworth's landmark suites of the 1960s, with a specially-formed big band led by his bassist son Alec.
SOWETO KINCH
EVOKES THE SPIRIT
OF JOE HARRIOT
Abstract
Tuesday 26 July

Arriving in London from his native Jamaica in 1951 Joe Harriott embraced the London bebop scene before creating a form of free jazz in the late 1950s. His fiercely independent spirit continues to fire successive generations, explored by fellow saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch.
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AL JARREAU
Sunday 3 July

One of the most important figures in the history of R&B and jazz, seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau returns to London.
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS
Tuesday 19 July

Ólafur Arnalds' second LP '...and they have escaped the weight of darkness' continues his mission to lure pop and rock fans into a world of electronic chamber music and classical arrangements.
COLOUR BEGINNINGS
The Tim Whitehead Personal Standards Quartet
Monday 25 July

Inspired by JMW Turner's paintings, composer and saxophonist Tim Whitehead plays his Colour Beginnings Suite, with world renowned trumpeter Kenny Wheeler
A CELEBRATION
OF LATIN AMERICA
Wednesday 27 July

An evening of Latin guitar with Latin American and Caribbean harmonies and rhythms.

BABYLON
& DENNIS BOVELL
Friday 22 July

Cult classic movie featuring a soundtrack composed by dub pioneer Dennis Bovell and seminal dub-reggae artists Jah Shaka, I Roy and Aswad. After the film, Babylon ticket holders can see Dennis Bovell performing a one-off set in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer.

BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE
Saturday 23 July

Formed by Mick Jones of The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite's explosive mix of punk, reggae and rock was one of the defining sounds of the 1980s. The band's unmistakable, genre-warping sound influenced artists as varied as Beastie Boys, Gorillaz and Happy Mondays.
TOMORROW'S WARRIORS
Saturday 23 July

The Tomorrow's Warriors Jazz Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Gary Crosby, premieres new arrangements of the music of former ensemble member and renowned tenor and soprano saxophonist Steve Williamson, highlighting the nuances of his beguiling, highly original work.
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Dear ADAD,

I would like to let you know of an African themed charity night, Safari, being held in Bournemouth, raising money for the Kenyan orphanage Valley of Hope Children’s Home. I thought that you and your supporters may be interested in participating in, or coming along to enjoy the night, although I appreciate it is a little far away from London.

100% of funds raised at the event will go to charity and we don’t even deduct costs; this means we won’t be able to pay performers but hope that the experience and publicity will be rewarding enough! Organisations involved in helping us can also be thanked and linked to on our website www.charizmatic.com/hope

The Safari Party will be held on Thursday 7th July 7pm-late at The Winchester Pub on Poole Hill, Bournemouth . We are planning live bands, DJs, licensed bar and delicious African food as well as competitions and prizes. Acts confirmed so far include Roots Life, Know One, Ulterior Motive, live drumming circle, African dance and more. I have attached our current flyer (that you will be added to if you kindly decide to attend).

A little more about why we’re doing the event:

Five of us from Bournemouth have been visiting the children at Valley of Hope Children ’s Home in Kenya since 2007. The un-funded home cares for 30 children who have been orphaned due to HIV/Aids or have previously suffered abuse. It is located in a rented building in a politically unstable area. Unfortunately clashes between rival tribes have meant the area is prone to election-time violence. 1,300 people were killed in political violence since the December 2007 elections, 600,000 people have been displaced. We have secured rural land in a safer area and are trying to raise enough volunteers, skills and funds to help them relocate before the next election on 14 August 2012.

Please feel free to contact us if you are available on the 7th July. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Yours sincerely,

Emma Tilt on behalf of

Valley of Hope Children ’s Foundation

Tel: 07939471756 Email: emma.tilt@gmail.com

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149335585139233

Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_147645155297159

Web: www.charizmatic.com/hope or www.valleyoftumaini.webs.com

Registered Charity Number 000484 Kenya

Wall Project

Presented by Havana Club and Rich Mix

Rich Mix and Havana Club (the Authentic Cuban Rum) are calling on amateur or professional artists to submit designs for a specially commissioned wall art project, taking place over the next twelve months at the Shoreditch cultural hotspot, Rich Mix.

The art competition includes three commissions launched by three live events, hosted in conjunction with the start of Rich Mix’s new seasons.

Artist Remi/Rough launched the Wall Project in January 2011 with his interpretation and vision of the values that make Havana so unique. The celebrated urban artist was specially commissioned to design and paint an interior wall that runs the entire length of the Rich Mix events space.

Artists are invited to submit their entries to panel of experts, led by Remi/Rough, who will select two winning designs to feature on the Rich Mix interior wall throughout the year. The design must embody the unique and inspiring attitude that reflects the true values of the Cuban capital – humanity, spontaneity and creativity, this refreshing attitude highlighting the informality, passion and generosity of the people of Havana.

Design sketches must be submitted to Rich Mix (visualarts@richmix.org.uk) as a jpg by:

•August 5 with the winning wall design on show from September to December2011.
DOWNLOAD THE ARTIST BRIEF AND TERMS & CONDITIONS

The project celebrates Rich Mix and Havana Club’s shared ethos of inspired ingenuity for creativity while nurturing new and emerging talent.

More information

•Rich Mix www.facebook.com/richmixlondone16la
•Havana Club www.facebook.com/HavanaClubUK
Media enquiries:

•Beth O’Connor, Rich Mix, beth.oconnor@richmix.org.uk, 07 508 741 276
•Krista Booker, Havana Club, krista@theneonhub.com, 0207 729 5129


About Remi/Rough

To make the innocent and beautiful dark, to find soul in stark, geometric swashes - somewhere beneath the acrylic, emulsion and spray paint grins Remi/Rough. South London born and bred (circa 1971) Remi Morgan has been breaking boundaries and messing up heads for the past 26 years. Transcending the traditional and somewhat idealised vision of a graffiti writer, the celebrated artist is passionate and unforgiving in his creative progression.

About Rich Mix

Located in the heart of East London, Rich Mix offers live music, film, dance, theatre, spoken word, education, and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures. We are proud to be an organisation where all profits go back to support our education programme for young people, our community activities and to help us nurture new and emerging talent.

About Havana Club

Havana Club is the second largest international rum brand in Europe, and third largest worldwide. Key to Havana Club’s success is its authentic Cuban origin, and the recognised quality of its rums, all of which are aged, hence the use of the word “Añejo” – aged - on the bottles. Enjoy Havana Club responsibly.

About Pernod Ricard UK

Pernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands. Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, G.H. Mumm, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Montana, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët and The Glenlivet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking

Don't miss the last Baila Londres of the summer!

We'll be turning up the heat with DJ Javier -
"la maquina de Cuba" is back at Baila Londres!

Plus Cuban Combination LIVE!

Saturday 23rd July

Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere where we'll be featuring
a splendid selection of salsa, timba, timbaton, and
some late night funky and Caribbean flavas to shake things up a bit.

Plus Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!

Don't miss his first class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Doors open 8.30pm

�8 in advance - guest list registration online
�10 on the door
Both prices include dance class

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

**You have 5 days to take ADVANTAGE of the SPECIAL price.

£100 for the WEEK (25 classes, £4 a class)

if booked by FRIDAY 8th JULY! **

UCHENNA DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL

Monday 1st to Friday 5th August

Time: 9:30-6pm

FIVE classes a day!

Venue: Studio 1, Bernie Grant Enterprise Building , Townhall Approach , N15 4RX .

Nearest tube Seven Sisters.

Classes:

Urban Contemporary (Vicki Igbokwe )

Ballet (Denzil Bailey)

House Dance (Carla Trim-Vamben)

Contemporary (Delene Gordon)

African Dance (Akosua Boakye)

Waacking (Karou Mendy)

Afro-Eclectic (Alesandra Seutin)

Vogue (D'relle Wickham)

AND you will learn COMPANY REP (Choreography) from Vicki Igbokwe .

The summer school will also form auditions for the professional company.

You will need to send a CV and photo when booking your place, if you want to audition.

You can sign up for the summer school and not audition.

PRICE

£100 if booked by Friday 8th July

£120 if booked by Sunday 24th July

£140 if booked W/C 25th July - 1st August

PLEASE FORWARD, THANK YOU.

--
Rachel Shehan

Administrator - Uchenna Dance

www.uchennadance.com

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Salsateca Dance School

This Week at The Cuban Moorgate:

Tuesday:
Cuban Style Salsa classes for all levels from 7 to 8.30pm and Club till late afterwards!

Wednesday:
Special dance show by Valentina & Claudio at 9.30pm
Classes all levels from 7pm.

Club till late with DJ Julian ''The Duke''

Saturday:
We are back at The Cuban!
Salsa lessons from 7 to 8pm & Bachata from 8 to 9pm
Club till 1am

Apologies for the change of venue from previous Saturday

www.salsateca.co.uk

078 9144 6256

admin@salsateca.co.uk

THE EARLY BIRDS ARE FLYING IN HIGH NUMBERS!

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ALREADY BOOKED THEIR BATUKE! 2011 PASS!

TO ALLOW AS MANY OF YOU AS POSSIBLE TO ENJOY THE BEST POSSIBLE RATE

KIZOMBA UK HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND THE EARLY BIRD RATE UNTIL SUNDAY 3rd JULY

FULL PASSES FROM £80 PER PERSON

!!UNTIL 3rd JULY!!

CLICK HERE TO BE REDIRECTED

BATUKE! is a unique opportunity to explore the culture of the Luso-African diaspora, its origins, its influences...

BATUKE! is...

1 Unique Event right in Central London

2 Days of inspiring Workshops & Entertainment

3 Party Nights in some of London's best venues

Last year was a sold out event:
http://www.kizombauk.com/-batu ke-book-now.html

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ON THE WAY TO BATUKE! 2011

BATUKE! 2011 TIMETABLE AVAILABLE

WORKSHOPS & PARTY & SHOWS

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KIZOMBA UK EVENTS PLANNER:
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√ Every Thursday @ Zoo Bar, Top Kizomba Classes & Club
& London's only Afro-Caribbean night on Leicester Square!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-thursdays--zoo-bar.html

√ Every Saturday @ CUCCI CLUB
London top Kizomba club until 5 am every week!!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-saturdays--cucci.html

√ 'El Grande' @ CLUB COLOSSEUM
NEXT DATES - FRIDAY 15 JULY - FRIDAY 19 AUGUST
Voted UK's top Salsa and Kizomba night since 2009!!

http://www.kizombauk.com/-fridays--colosseum.html

√ STUDIO AFRO LATINO WORKSHOP @ OLD STREET

Kizomba, Semba, Passada,what's the difference?!
http://www.studioafrolatino.com/monthly-workshops.html

√ CARDIFF GRAND AFRICAN BALL
SATURDAY 30th JULY @ THISTLE PARC HOTEL

http://www.kizombauk.com/-kizomba-uk-tour-11.html

√ BATUKE! 2011 - September 9, 10 & 11
International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival In The UK
http://www.kizombauk.com/-batuke-program.html

www.KizombaUK.com

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