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"a celebration of local and international music and culture, strengthening local traditions and lifestyles by creating both community and international bonds through music and the arts"
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"a celebration of local and international music and culture, strengthening local traditions and lifestyles by creating both community and international bonds through music and the arts" |
Afrikarjana in Nottingham, 13th November 2008.
Kartong Festival, Gambia, 26th - 29th March 2009.
African Linx at The Mill, Banbury, 21st June 2009. (t.b.c.)
African Beats Camp, Camerton, Somerset, 25th -31st August 2009.
African Linx Festival, Cropredy, Oxfordshire, 12th -13th September
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FREE MUSIC & DANCE WORKSHOPS IN NOTTINGHAM - BOOK NOW! Available to schools. colleges. Youth & community groups. All levels of experience welcome. |
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Djembe Drumming with Abass Nii Dodoo (Ghana)
Abass has an inclusive energetic style and this workshop will definate reach parts in you, you didnt even know existed! Experience the complexity and dynamism of African music with Abass and the Jamo Jamo Artists who are passionate to share the beat of their histories.
Djembe Dance with Landing Mané (Senegal)
Landing Mané embodies the spirit of Senegalese music and dance. His magnetic personality & an innate talent for teaching & performance inspires joy in all. Joined by Abass, Ernest Kwame Obeng & Mohammed Dordoh you will learn spectacular dance moves in some pretty spectacular company! Bring your full heart to this session for an energetic and unforgettable hour & we promise it wont hurt!
Fula Stories, Song & Riti with Juldeh Camara (Gambia)
A prominent Fula musician and master Riti player! (lute with a single string made from horse-hair.) Juldeh has just won the 'Culture Crossing' BBC 3 World Music Award 2008 with fellow musician Justin Adams. If you dont know him already you are sure to soon! Get ready for a sunshine journey from Nottingham to West Africa sharing his stories & learning fula song .
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FREE MARKETPLACE STALLS - BOOK NOW!
available to organisations, artists, traders .
As part of the evening programme of entertainment we would like the AfrikArjana marketplace to represent all areas of our community. Inform. Feed. & Adorn the people!
All we ask is that you donate an item towards the raffle or if you are able offer a small contribution to the event.
Stall Set up Time : 4pm-5.30pm
Doors Open 6pm
small round tables available ONLYplease bring your own table if you prefer.
Phone/Email to book your stall by no later than 20 October (see booking form)
0115 8457949/07940 938 755
www.african-linx.org
www.myspace.com/africanlinxmusicfestival
FREE MUSIC & DANCE EVENT
(Doors Open 6pm)
7pm-11pm
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BOKA HALAT
A family friendly knees up in true inter cultural style! This infectious Afro-Ceilidh band bring you eclectic dance grooves from Gambia, & the Punjab which flow smoothly between Mandinka song & a Wessex jig. Special guest appearance from Nottingham based musician and brother Yusupha Mboob! Make sure you arrive early to get your place on the dance floor as the Ceilidh starts at 7pm sharp!
WORKSHOP SHARING
An opportunity for workshop participants to bathe in the adoration of friends & family as they perform what they learnt earlier in the day.
AFROROOTS
Juldeh Camara and friends bring you traditional Fula music laced with Blues & Afro Beat
JAMO JAMO ARTS
Feel the energy rise as the heartbeat of the drum & the spirit of traditional & contemporary West African dance connects you to the rhythm of life.
There will also be a Market Place for those early xmas pressies! Film Projections. Delicious African food & Bar.
To book FREE workshop places, stalls or for more info contact v1ktor1a
0115 8457949/07940 938 755
www.african-linx.org
www.myspace.com/africanlinxmusicfestival
Calling City Arts. Creative Room. Millennium Volunteers. Nottingham Youth Service, and all other agencies working alongside young people .
AFRIKARJANA EVENT ASSISTANTS
We would like to offer city wide young people the opportunity to take part in this cultural event by becoming Event Assistants. We would like to work in partnership with an agency to provide interesting roles & suitable accreditation to be awarded to the young people on the night of the event
Some of the Roles....
Assisting smooth running of the workshops. Welcoming the audience. Artist hospitality. Managing the cloakroom. Managing the marketplace stalls. Creative documentation of the event. Managing the raffle.
Please get in touch to discuss by no later than 10 th October 2008.
0115 8457949/07940 938 755
www.african-linx.org
www.myspace.com/africanlinxmusicfestival