If you’re interested in research on engagement with African Australians and between Africa and Australia, don’t miss this year’s African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific (AFSAAP) Conference 2-4 December at Victoria University. See www.afsaap.org.au The theme is: “Engaging Africa / Engaging Africans: Knowledge, Representation, Politics”. This reflects an emphasis on exploring how Australia/ns and [...]
Sat Dec 4 2010 – Multicultural Arts Victoria, Melbourne Recital Centre and ABC Radio National’s Music Deli present a colourful tapestry of music from around the world, made here in Australia. Be tantalised by vibrant Ethiopian, Congolese, Greek and Brazilian rhythms in the Salon feat. Rene & Etienne, Anbessa and Doug deVries and Diana Clark. [...]
Fri 3 December – The Basement A night of Dub, Roots and Dancehall THE STRIDES – FIREHOUSE 7 Macquarie Place Sydney ph: 9251 2797 – Tickets $20 in advance (plus bf) – $25 at door – online at www.thebasement.com.au or for dinner & show call the Basement on 02 9251 2797media enquiries – (02) 8013 [...]
Sydney-based, African-born researcher Dr Vanessa Hayes is at the forefront of a new project to map the genomes of indigenous Africans for the first time. The project is of major interest to the world’s scientific and medical researchers, and has already resulted in over 1.3 million previously unrecognised small genetic variations being found. Dr Hayes, [...]
[Article published July 2008] AfricanOz chats with talented singer/songwriter, Perth-based Grace Barbé about life on both sides of the Indian Ocean, and why her roots now matter. It’s said that the Indian Ocean nation of Seychelles has one of the smallest populations in Africa. But listening to Seychelles-born Grace Barbé sing, you can only marvel [...]
AfricanOz very briefly caught up with Afrobeat sensation Femi Kuti on the eve of his Australian tour that starts 19 November – see upcoming_shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane shows Femi Kuti comes from a family of ‘musical royalty’ in Nigeria, the eldest son of the legendary Fela Kuti and brother of Seun Kuti (see [...]
26 DECEMBER 2010, 11am – 7pm At Fogarthy Ave, Yaraville. Spotswood, VIC. This year the Federation decided to hold the tournament in Melbourne. We have teams coming from Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney. Entrance $5 dollar. Ethiopian food available for purchase.
Opening: Wednesday 17 November, 6.30pm. We are thrilled to present a collection of recent work by local artist Desta Feyissa. Born in Ethiopia, and having lived in Yugoslavia and Greece before coming to Australia as a refugee at the end of 1997, Desta’s work demonstrates the skills and knowledge he has developed across the mediums [...]
Femi Kuti and The Positive Force Australian Tour vist Visit what’s On page of Africanoz
In this highly anticipated record, Joseph and his brother James go to New York and team up with three celebrated international jazz luminaries. Partnering him on this special recording is one of the fathers of jazz guitar, John Abercrombie. Virtuoso bassist John Patitucci; a cornerstone of jazz double bass who’s most notably known for [...]
8 & 10 December. The Refugee Council of Australia is holding its annual national consultations on the future of Australia’s refugee and humanitarian program. We will be holding consultations for individuals, communities and organisations in NSW and the ACT on the following dates: Wednesday 8 December – Sydney (CBD and west) Friday 10 December – [...]
