Dobet Gnahoré stands at the frontline of West African music as a complete artist – singer,
dancer, percussionist and songwriter. She merges African roots with the European influence
of her French guitarist, partner and co-writer Colin Laroche de Féline, capturing a rare
power in the delivery and purpose of her songs.

Performances:
SATURDAY 3/3/2012
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Stage 2 – ST2

www.womadelaide.com.au

From out of the Western Sahara, Tinariwen strike up a stunning and rebellious new strain of
‘desert blues’. Ripe with electric guitars and rhythms inspired by the loping gait of the
camel, Tinariwen’s songs echo with nostalgia for their ancient Touareg nomadic lifestyle
and rage against the indifference to their plight.

Tinariwen | Tenere Taqhim Tossam from Tap Scène Nationale de Poitiers on Vimeo.

Performances:
FRIDAY
11:45pm – 1:00am
Stage 3 – ST3
SATURDAY 3/3/2012
8:00pm – 9:00pm

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Despite being handicapped by polio and living rough on the streets of Kinshasa, Staff Benda
Bilili’s singers, guitarists and percussionists have become a global sensation.  The pulse
of their Congolese rumba echoes the sounds of Havana, Kingston and Harlem, and their
energetic live performances are nothing short of joyous and inspirational.

Performances:FRIDAY8:15pm – 9:30pmInternode Stage 1 – ST1OTHER APPEARANCES10:15pm – 11:45pmZoo Stage – ZST

http://www.womadelaide.com.au

Introducing: Staff Benda Bilili from Glen Milner on Vimeo.

Ahmed Dini

Ahmed Dini, Social worker - Victoria National Finalists 2012 (Australian of the Year 2012 )

AfricanOZ congratulates Ahmed Dini for his achievement. We are proud of you mate!

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http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/?m=ahmed-dini-2012

Long before Paul Simon went to Graceland, Johnny Clegg flouted apartheid laws in South Africa by forming the seminal mixed-race band Juluka in the 1970s. Teaming with Sipho Mchunu. Johnny’s sensational cross-cultural concept established the template for fusing Western pop with Zulu rhythms – English vocals fixed to an African heartbeat.

Interview with Africanoz
AfricanOZ caught up with Johnny Clegg to tell us about his music.

<strong>1)What has inspired you to keep making such fantastic music in South Africa for over 30 years?</strong>
I make cross –over music so I am fascinated by different kinds of mixtures possible from the entire musical culture of the world. That is the main impetus to write, a natural curiosity with hybrid music.

<strong>2) What attracted you to Zulu music and culture? What was this like during the apartheid era?</strong>
 The Zulu street guitar tradition and Zulu war dancing. Both are intensely unique but also in themselves, have been influenced by other music and dance styles.

<strong>3) What is your current charity work? How can people in Australia get involved?</strong>
I do education and aids charity work here in South Africa. On our Canadian tour last year I raised funds for World Vision who sold their wares at my shows and I endorse their cause from stage and asked the audience support their work. As I am not a permanent patron of any single charity   and do one- off support shows, it’s hard to get involvement from international fans for that specific show. There are charities that I support as JC in my personal capacity like the Starfish Foundation for Aids Orphans here in SA.

<strong>4) Are we expecting a new CD in 2012? What are your plans?</strong>

I am not releasing a new CD in 2012 as I have to still promote the last one in OZ.

<strong>5) When you’re away from South Africa what do u miss most about the country?</strong>
The fact that there are no guarantees   and each day needs to be negotiated on its own terms.

<strong>JOHNNY CLEGG TOUR DATES</strong>
Melbourne: Saturday 10th March, 2012
Palais Theatre – Bookings: 136 100 <a href=”www.ticketmaster.com.auhttp://www.ticketmaster.com.au/”>www.ticketmaster.com.au</a>

Adelaide: Monday 12th March, 2012
WOMADelaide 2012 – Bookings: <a href=”www.womadelaide.com.auhttp://www.womadelaide.com.au/”>www.womadelaide.com.au</a>

Perth: Tuesday 13th March, 2012
Burswood Theatre – Bookings: 132 849 <a href=”www.ticketek.com.auhttp://www.ticketek.com.au/”>www.ticketek.com.au</a>

Sydney: Thursday 15th March, 2012
Enmore Theatre – Bookings: 132 849 <a href=”www.ticketek.com.auhttp://www.ticketek.com.au/”>www.ticketek.com.au</a>

The National Australia Bank and Jesuit Social Services, supported by AMES, offer a program of paid work experience and development for suitably qualified African-Australians at the Bank‘s Australian offices in Melbourne. There are a number of roles available within various business units in the areas of Finance, Technology and Business Administration. The African Australian Inclusion Program is designed to provide appropriately qualified and skilled candidates with enhanced prospects of gaining a job in their chosen field by: o Acquiring practical skills and experience in a large Australian corporate o Working with a coach throughout the duration of the program. o Being supported in resume development and job search skills during the last months of the program. o Providing future potential employers with a
NAB reference,

The positions will commence in April 2012 and candidates will work for a six month period in a supportive working environment.
The work experience positions will be paid fortnightly at a market entry-level salary and a program of induction and external support will be provided through Jesuit Social Services and its partner organisations.

Details of the Information Briefing Session, which will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to find out more about the program and available roles, are as follows: Where: NAB Auditorium, Ground Floor 800 Bourke St Docklands. When: Monday 6 February 2012 Attendees: People meeting selection prerequisites for the program (listed above). Time: 5.00 for 5.30pm (light refreshments will be provided). Attire: Business

RSVP: by Thursday 2 February 2012 to jss@jss.org.au with the subject line ?RSVP to AAIP Info Session? and your full name and contact number

For further information, please Jesuit Social Services on (03) 9421 7600.