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 [...]
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 [...]
Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Bachelorette (New Zealand) For a band that has been playing music since the 1960s, not many people had heard of Congolese street funk outfit Konono No.1 up until a few years ago. But since being plucked from obscurity by [...]
If you haven’t seen or heard Melbourne-based The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra – then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This ensemble of singers, dancers and exceptional musicians from all cultures and backgrounds serve up some of the hottest Afro beat you’re likely to hear. If you want a taste of this West African-inspired musical magic, [...]
Mona Eltahawy will be speaking at Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF). Mona Eltahawy is an award-winning columnist, researcher and international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues, including the virtues of confusion in breaking stereotypes of Muslim women and the growing importance of social media in the Arab world. Born in Egypt, she is now based in [...]
Three young African refugees in Melbourne’s inner-west find that love is never simple – especially when they all have eyes for the same girl. Beniam, Ramsy and MJ are best friends. Hanging out at the Flemington housing commission flats they call home, the three Africans share a tight bond and a love of footy. But [...]
South Africa/France, 2011 (International Panorama) Winner of the Queer Palm award at Cannes. The first Afrikaans-language film to ever be screened at Cannes, Beauty tells the story of François, a middle-aged man whose well ordered existence comes unravelled. A chance encounter with Christian, the son of a long lost friend, ignites infatuation and lust within [...]
The first full-length feature film made in Rwanda by a Rwandan filmmaker. With this groundbreaking debut feature, writer-director Kivu Ruhorahoza presents a multi-layered film within a film, where art mimics reality and, more disturbingly, reality begins to mimic art. Grey Matter revolves around Balthazar, a young filmmaker frustrated by his inability to secure finance for [...]
