Dear Friends of the Africa Centre,
February is here and with it our brand new newsletter, with lots of details about Africa Centre events this month, including our hilarious Africa Centre Comedy on Sundays, every week at 8pm. As the month offers a wide range of Africa-related events, we've included some recommended and other notable events in London .
See you soon at the Africa Centre,
The Africa Centre team
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Africa on Film series
3 February 2013, 2.30pm
A Screaming Man
A Screaming Man (French: Un homme qui crie) is a 2010 French-Chadian drama film by Mahamat Saleh Haroun, starring Youssouf Djaoro and Diouc Koma.
Present-day Chad . Adam, fifty-five, a former swimming champion, is a pool attendant at a smart N'Djamena hotel. When the hotel gets taken over by new Chinese owners, he is forced to give up his job to his son Abdel. Terribly resentful, he feels socially humiliated.
All the while, the country is in the throes of a civil war. Rebel forces are attacking the government. The authorities demand that the population contribute to the "war effort", giving money or volunteers old enough to fight off the assailants. The District Chief constantly harasses Adam for his contribution. But Adam is penniless; he only has his son....
The film won the Jury Prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
Free, suggested £3 donation.
Register here
Scroll-down to discover the previous films of Mahamat Saleh-Haroun (Daratt & Sex, Okra and Salted Butter) on The Africa Channel.
17 February 2013, 2.30pm
Faat Kine ( Senegal , 2000)
A cheerful movie of simple pleasures, Faat-Kine stars Venus Seye as the movie's eponymous heroine. Kine is the successful manager of a gasoline station in Dakar , and an unmarried mother of two, each the product of a failed relationship with a delinquent father. Independent, well-to-do, and equable, Kine flits between the demands of her job, her family and her friends with admirable composure. The movie follows Kine's activities with an unobtrusive eye, capturing matter-of-factly the eventfulness of daily life. Confrontations punctuate her relatively comfortable existence, from a tearful quarrel with her restive daughter to a roadside spat with a woman who accuses her of having an affair with her husband. Amid the bustle of Kine's day-to-day routine, the movie offers wistful flashbacks that explain Kine's complex but happy situation. The movie ends on a triumphant note at a party thrown by Kine for her son and daughter, where a climactic meeting between her son and his father offers an explicit glimpse into Sembene's outlook on Senegal 's past and future.
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Africa Centre Comedy on Sundays
The best in African & Caribbean Comedy from the UK & beyond
Every Sunday, 8pm, in partnership with The Top Secret Comedy Club
3 Feb: Jason Paterson - Prince Abdi - Josephine Lacey and guests
10 Feb: Lateef Lovejoy - Prince Abdi - Josephine Lacey and guests
17 Feb: Nico Yearwood - Prince Abdi - Josephine Lacey and guests
24 Feb: Jason Patterson - Prince Abdi - Josephine Lacey and guests
for more information and to book, please go to
www.thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk
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Save the Date!
22 February 2013
Nubian Jak Academy and the Africa Centre presents
African Heritage Month International (AHMI): a new way forward for Black History Month?Talks, discussion, socializing and directional thinking about African Heritage
This event aims to bring together practitioners who work in African history, politics, culture and arts, whether you are an organisations, individual, small business or if you have an interest in the way that African heritage is portrayed, celebrated, commemorated and written and spoken about. It aims to build upon the good work started by Akyaaba Addai Sebbo and other activists in 1987 who set up Black History Month as a month long activity each October and to consider new directions for Black History Month which will build links, foster collaboration, maximize promotion and publicity for African heritage, and offer up ways and initiatives forward. As social historian and publisher Eric Huntley states "Last year was the 25 anniversary of the founding of BHM in the UK and a number of meetings were held with the aim of reviewing what we have achieved so as to help us in charting a way forward. No conclusion was arrived at." This event is an opportunity to do just that.
Join us in two sessions that offer a chance to take part and have your say: an afternoon of discussion and break out groups on African Heritage themes from 2 – 5.30pm and
An evening programme of presentations by guest speakers, public debate that offers ways forward, and entertainment from 6.30pm – 9pm.
A full programme will follow in due course.
Book for workshop and public debate here
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The Africa Centre Recommends:
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 Peter Clarke: Wind Blowing on the Cape Flats
In partnership with the South African National Gallery (Iziko Museums of South Africa), Iniva presents Wind Blowing on the Cape Flats, a major retrospective and first substantial exhibition in the UK of the internationally acclaimed artist, Peter Clarke.
Wind Blowing on the Cape Flats honors Clarke’s life, work and contribution to art over sixty years and tells the story of an artist who is part of a lost generation, a voice that has been largely unheard in Europe .
Curated by Tessa Jackson (Iniva) and Riason Naidoo (ISANG).
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Thursday, 14 February 2013, 8pm (doors 7.30pm), £8,£6 concessions
Tilt in association with Rich Mix presents…
Tilt’s London Liming: where spoken word meets carnival
 Liming is an event where you can socialise, drink, dance and experience the best in spoken word, poetry, music & performance.
Join us this February for a Love theme special on Valentines Day. There will be poetry, music, a special visit to England by the acclaimed poet Jean 'Binta Breeze who is currently based in Jamaica , and refreshingly modern twists on love and romance, that will enthrall lovers, cynics and the as yet undecided.
With:
JEAN ‘BINTA’ BREEZE MBE - Internationally renowned Jamaican ‘dub’ poet, director and playwright.
JOHN AGARD – Multi- award wining poet and London Liming patron
JELENA CURCIC – London based story-teller from the Balkans
MELLOW BAKU –New British jazz Lyricist and songstress
Plus soca, Brazilian, reggae and dance tunes by DJ CLIFFY
'Agard has a philosophy: life consists of balance, opposites, temptations, curiosity, excitements, pleasures; every god needs a devil, every order needs a disorder, every established hierarchy needs skeptical mockery.' World Literature Today
 Book via: www.richmix.org.uk
Full info at www.ontilt.org
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 Feast
25 January – 23 February
Young Vic
An epic new musical play about three Yoruban sisters as they journey from Nigeria to Brazil , Cuba , the US and the UK . Featuring vibrant music and dazzling dance from Cuban choreographer George Cespedes and a stunning company including Olivier Award winner Noma Dumezweni and drummer Sola Akingbola of Jamiroquai. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime production that celebrates the world’s most spirited culture.
Use promo code ORISHA and pay only £8 for best available preview tickets – save up to 60%!
Watch the trailer, learn more and book now at youngvic.org.
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Grammy Award-winning singers perform live this March as part of the Southbank Centre's Women of the World Festival.
 Angelique Kidjo + Fatoumata Diawara Friday 8 March - Royal Festival Hall
Beninese singer-songwriter and one of West Africa ’s most celebrated artists, Angelique Kidjo returns to Southbank Centre by popular demand after her sell-out gig in 2012. She is joined by Mali-bornFatoumata Diawara who’s first album Fatou was voted The Sunday Times' Number One World-Music Album of 2011.
Book tickets
Susana Baca Saturday 9 March - Queen Elizabeth Hall
Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca performs tracks from her latest album Afrodiaspora, which explores African influence on Latin American music and culture - offering a deeply expressive mix of African and Latin American influences, framed by the artist's distinct Afro-Peruvian perspective.
Book tickets
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 THE AFRICA CHANNEL LAUNCHES A NEW FILM SEASON
Inspired by the movie awards season, The Africa Channel (Sky 209, Virgin 828) presents 'Africa Picture House' - a strand of award-winning, UK Premiere films.
The season offers an array of diverse stories: a moving portrait of everyday life in Uganda in the UK Premiere of Imani directed by Caroline Kamya (Best Feature Film at the Zanzibar International Film Festival), a humorous take on a Malian family finding their feet abroad (UK Premiere of Sex, Okra and Salted Butter), and a revenge and personal destiny in Chad (Daratt, winner of the Grand Special Jury at the Venice Film Festival). The latter two films were directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, considered a leading light in African cinema. In an interview with The Africa Channel, Haroun will introduce and discuss the story behind these two remarkable films.
Starting on Wednesday 20th February at 9pm on The Africa Channel (Sky 209, Virgin 828)
www.theafricachannel.co.uk
 
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Notable Events:
Friday, 1 February, 8pm, V&A Cafe, free
Concert by Thabani Nyoni with pieces from his latest work ‘Ekaya’. Originally from Bulawayo , Thabani combines sweet southern African melodies with funk, jazz and chanted vocals in a lively and passionate way.This concert complements the display V&A Africa: Exploring Hidden Histories, in Rooms 17a & 18a, on until 3 February. More http://bit.ly/10DVNVG
Saturday 9 February 2013, 8pm till late, RichMix, from £10
Numbi - A Night of Afropunk
The programme aims to bring a visible Diaspora presence into London 's landscape through collaborations and cultural dialogue.This time we're celebrating Afropunk and giving you a chance to truly rock out and express yourself on the dance floor. We've got the sultry sounds of chanteuse, Miryam Solomon and the vibrant, shake-your-tail feather rhythms of Bronzehead, the band that puts the funk in punk! More http://bit.ly/T5cQvy
Until Saturday, 9 February, Tricycle Theatre, from £10
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
In 1970s Philadelphia , the Harrisons are the most respectable middle-class Black family in the suburbs.However, the arrival of their young niece and her radical ideas from the rural South turns their polite, Christian life on its head. The Cosby Show meets Restoration Comedy in this hilariously outrageous play about how hard we try to hide who we really are. More http://bit.ly/PfjX1c
Sunday, 10 February 2013, starts 7.30pm, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club (Upstairs), £8
The Jazz Verse Jukebox gets all loved up ahead of Valentines Day.Featuring BBC Radio 4’s Mr Gee, ‘Hip Hop Doctor’ Chima Anya; ‘copyslut’ Amy Acre; ‘Generating rhymes’ G.R.E.E.Ds & the USA Def Jam poet Kristiana Colón plus music from ‘raw-voiced soulstress’ Lizzie Deane & from Jumoké Fashola. More http://bit.ly/WLowVB
Until Saturday, 16 February, Jack Bell Gallery
A new series of paintings by Ivorian artist Aboudia, in his second solo exhibition at the gallery. The riots that followed the disputed Ivorian presidential election in late 2010 greatly influenced Aboudia's painting. During this period the artist took refuge in a basement studio and began a body of work responding to the horrors of the country's devastating political situation. More http://bit.ly/WMr6rf
Saturday 16 February, 2pm, Akhaya Cookery School , £85
This class uncovers authentic tagines from Morocco , Tunisia and Algeria exploring the fragrant, and exotic flavours of North Africa . This is a great opportunity to meet other foodies in a fun and welcoming environment. Our classes are suitable for cooks of all levels and abilities and a great way of discovering the exciting tastes of Africa . More http://bit.ly/SyxIYa
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 5pm, SOAS College Buildings, Khalili Lecture Theatre, free
Transmission of Cultural Heritage of Slavery in the Indian Ocean on Film
Part of the History on Film series. Our film series and panel discussions with the filmmakers propose to make visible people of African descent in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Brazil, Benin and along the
Swahili Coast in East Africa . By including films from the South Atlantic World, Indian Ocean World and Africa , we aim to throw light on the points of origin and destination of slaves. More http://bit.ly/XHUoFJ
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 5.15pm, SOAS College Buildings Russell Square Room 4421, free
Is this the oldest living civilisation?
The oldest relations to the first human beings are still living today in central and east Africa . There is strong suggestion that the Ancient Egyptians were descended from this civilisation. London-based cultural researcher and writer Felicity Heywood travelled to Uganda earlier this year to hear and record some of their stories. Come and hear her reports of the Batwa, a people who are landless, and trying hard to keep their original culture alive amidst external pressure to conform. More http://bit.ly/WMeQa1
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Hello Mario,
The new issue of Songlines, March 2013 (#90, pictured right), is on sale in the UK from today and on its way to overseas subscribers. The free 15-track compilation CD that accompanies the issue includes tracks from the ten Top of the World albums including Anaïs Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer, Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni ba and Nicolas Repac, plus an exclusive playlist by American record producer and writer Joe Boyd.
The main features in the issue include: Balkan superstar Goran Bregović; the official Songlines Guide to French chanson; music & food in association with Refugee Action; two writers go head-to-head on the subject of global hip-hop; Simon Broughton meets Enzo Avitabile; the guide to Tong Tong festival; Beginner’s Guide to the Oysterband, plus the latest news, event listings and CD, book and World Cinema reviews.
This issue’s podcast features Phil Sweeney on Goran Bregović, Tim Cumming on the Oysterband and Simon Broughton introduces a variety of sizzling food-related tracks. Download here.
Voting for the Songlines Music Awards 2013 ended last night. Thank you to all of those who cast your votes. The 16 nominees across the four categories will be announced in the next issue (April/May 2013, #91) on sale on March 15.
The Songlines Team
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Click here to view a sample edition of this issue
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Some of our recent Blog highlights
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Folk Awards 2013 Winners
After last year’s event in Salford, at the BBC’s flash new home in Media City... Continue Reading...
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 | Malian musicians unite to record track in Bamako
As the fighting in Mali intensifies between the national army and Islamist militants who have occupied the North, Malian musicians have joined together to record a track in an act of musical solidarity. Whether its through the hip-hop of Amkoullel, the Touareg blues of Bombino or the rocking ngoni of Bassekou Kouyaté... Continue Reading... |
 | Win tickets to see Sam LeeFolk artist Sam Lee begins 2013 with a mini-tour of London next month, stopping at four hand-picked... Continue Reading... |
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Celtic Connections Playlist
We have created a playlist featuring artists to look out over the 18 day-long festivities... Continue Reading...
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Carthy, Hardy, Farrell and Young: New album release and tourFour of folk’s finest – Eliza Carthy, Bella Hardy, Lucy Farrell and Kate Young – reunite on a new album... Continue Reading...
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 Songlines Tablet Edition: The wait is finally over!
Fully interactive with streaming audio, video and hyperlinks throughout, Songlines magazine is now available to read on the iPad and iPhone. Visit the iTunes App store to download the Songlines App for free, which includes free access to the Songlines 75th edition (April/May 2011). Single issues are available to purchase at £3.99, or subscribe for a year at £19.99.
Songlines Digital subscribers will soon have FREE access to the iPad edition. Log-in details will be emailed in February 2013.
The Songlines Tablet edition for Android devices is also available to download through Google Play. The Kindle Fire edition can be downloaded from Amazon’s US Kindle store and a UK version will be available soon.
*The Songlines Tablet edition doesn’t include the Top of the World CD but features excerpts of each track available to stream from and including issue #89 (Jan/Feb 2013).
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 Competition: Win three copies of Latin Noir
We have three copies of Latin Noir up for grabs in association with our friends over at Piranha Musik.
Latin Noir presents the fifth edition of the exclusively packaged Série Noir by Piranha Musik, who have carefully selected 13 tracks that feature a selection of musical treasures from Cuba, Argentina, Colombia, New York and both sides of the Mediterranean Sea, including Latin Grammy nominee Chango Spasiuk and Watcha Clan.
To enter, please fill out this form. Winners will be notified by email on February 15. |
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Afro-Brazilian Dance Classes
London 2013
Monday at The Place (8 to 9:30pm)
Thursday at Siobhan Davies Studios (7:30 to 9pm)
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31/01 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS
SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm)
FEBRUARY
04/02 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS
THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm)
07/02 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS
SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm)
11/02 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS
THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm)
14/02 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS
SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm)
18/02 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS
THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm)
21/02 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS
SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm)
25/02 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS
THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm)
28/02 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS
SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm)
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From Our Friends
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Tango Fire returns to London tomorrow with the hotly anticipated and authentically Argentinean Flames of Desire. Hailing from Buenos Aires, this company of supremely talented dancers are the world's best when it comes to fast-paced footwork, precision twirls and daredevil lifts. Promising romance and pulsating passion, why not make a date with Tango Fire in the run-up to Valentines Day. Book your tickets today.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this March the Flamenco Festival is going to be bigger and more spectacular than ever before! This festival you will be spoilt for choice with performances from flamenco heavy weights Eva Yerbabuena, Tomatito and gypsy rebel Farruquito, interspersed with the next generation of flamenco talent from the likes of avant-garde footwork master Israel Galván and Sadler's Wells New Wave Associate Artist Rocío Molina. Book here.
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 | Ballet Revolución | 6 - 23 Mar |
Viva the Ballet Revolución! The Cuban show that took London by storm last spring returns to the Peacock Theatre for a limited three week run.
With a large company of classically trained dancers performing to pop hits from Shakira, Usher, Beyoncé and many more played by a live band, this is the perfect antidote to cold winter nights. You'll be dazzled by the sheer skill and versatility of the dancers in a show that unites ballet, contemporary dance and street dance. |
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 | Some Like It Hip Hop | 3 May - 30 Jun |
ZooNation's Some Like It Hip Hop is back by popular demand after playing to full houses at the Peacock Theatre last year. A hit with audiences and critics alike it was described as "a winner" (The Times) and "a belter of a show" (The Guardian).
The perfect night out for the whole family, Some Like It Hip Hop is the freshest musical the West End has seen in years. With a host of celebrity fans, from Andrew Lloyd Webber to JLS, don't miss your chance to find out why Some Like It Hip Hop! |
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