On Friday the 7th of October at The Basement Circular Quay, join the African Film Festival Australia as we present the award winning documentary War Child based on the life of former child soldier turned hip hop artist Emmanuel Jal titled War Child. The screening will be followed by a captivating hip hop performance by [...]
Please note any further African musicians and performers are welcome. We are also after any goods which may be raffled or auctioned to raise funds. Please call 9130-3445. BONDI FUNDRAISER NIGHT OF AFRICAN MUSIC FOR FAMINE APPEAL The Chapel by the Sea, Bondi Beach will shake to the sounds of Africa this coming Friday 14th [...]
INTRODUCING THE WICKED, THE WILD, THE CONGALESE GANGSTER EPIC: VIVA RIVA! In Australian cinemas from October 13! http://www.vivarivamovie.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIALTO-DISTRIBUTION-AU/159176284135851 Director Djo Tunda Wa Munga’s Kinshasa is a seductively vibrant, lawless, fuel-starved sprawl of shantytowns, gated villas, bordellos and nightclubs and Riva is the city’s perfect embodiment. After sold out sessions in the ‘Crime Scene’ program at MIFF 2011, VIVA [...]
AfricanOz In Print Spring 2011 issue now available Hot Off the Press. Order your copy, delivered straight to your door! HIGHLIGHTS: This issue celebrating African-born musicians and performers in upcoming events PLUS African Australian sporting heroes in rugby league and Australian rules PLUS African Australian Films, Fashion, News Briefs, Food & more…. all in full [...]
Starting on 11th October-16th, Arts Projects Australia, Andrew Kay, Liza McLean and David Vigo in association with Melbourne Festival presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Impempe Yomlingo). Founding Producer Eric Abraham & Isango Ensemble Infusing this joyous opera with the distinctive sound and beat of South African instrumentation, the world-famous Isango Ensemble have breathed new life [...]
16th October 2011 Ethiopian dinner, traditional coffee ceremony and show to raise money to support Oxfam’s response to the horn of Africa food crisis. Entertainment includes traditional Ethiopian music by Andessa Girmay & friends, plus more! Speakers include Dr Berhan Ahmed, 2009 Victorian of the Year & Chairperson of the African Think Tank and Colleen [...]
On Thu 20 October 2011, Arts Projects Australia and Melbourne Festival present TOUMANI DIABATÉ at State Theatre, Arts Centre, Bookings: Arts Centre 1300 182 183 or Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 www.melbournefestival.com.au or www.theartscentre.com.au “A genius of African music, the finest living exponent of the kora.” THE GUARDIAN One of the world’s most breathtaking musical talents Toumani Diabaté is coming [...]
21st October 2011 DJ FASMWA of SPINDMUSIC presents “WE LOOKING NICE” The Party where WE are all LOOKING NICE, get on your best wining (dancing) gear – GURLZ, nothing but sexy dresses & boy-shorts, make-up the whole nine yard’s GENTZ – As the song goes – Straight Jeans’n’ Fitted!!! In return SYDNEY, we UNLEASH the [...]
Sat 22 Oct at 8pm, Gates 1 & 2 open at 6.30pm, 2hr 35min with interval at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, King’s Domain, Cnr Linlithgow and Alexandra Avenues, Melbourne 3004 Emmanuel Jal who is featuring on the line-up for this year’s closing night concert, notes from the hard road. A musical journey from revolution to [...]
One of the pair, is now the internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist, Emmanuel Jal. The Brotherhood of St Laurence invites you to meet the inspiring duo at a special screening of the powerful film, Warchild, depicting Emmanuel’s courageous journey from boy soldier to musical sensation. Evening includes Q&A session with Emmanuel, plus snacks and [...]
