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EFG London Jazz Festival: The Hugo Jennings Trio
EFG London Jazz Festival: The Hugo Jennings Trio
Jazz pianist Hugo Jennings is joined by Lorenzo Morabito on bass and Louis Brown on drums at Morocco Bound to open the EFG London Jazz Festival. Hugo Jennings is a jazz pianist, singer and bandleader, orchestral conductor, teacher, and music curator. He has established himself as a respected name on the London jazz scene, both through his playing and through his work as founder and director of the highly successful Battersea Jazz Festival. His music is inspired by Barry Harris, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, Cedar Walton, Thelonious Monk, the Great American Songbook, and a variety of...
South by South: Viva Sara! Film Screening
South by South: Viva Sara! Film Screening
This is the final screening curated by Black Cinema Project as part of their year long programme as curators of South by South. The hour long screening programme will be followed by a guided discussion. FULL PROGRAMME Cinema in Sudan: Conversation with Gadalla Gubara, Frédérique Cifuentes Frédérique Cifuentes’ first documentary film, Cinema in Sudan: Conversation with Gadalla Gubara, builds up a portrait of a great Sudanese film-maker, Gadalla Gubara (1920 – 2008). He was still working at the age of eighty-eight – one of the pioneers of cinema in Africa. The film shows a unique collection of...
The Come Back Story
The Come Back Story
Join King Carl Mensah for a workshop and Q&A on achieving your best self through entrepreneurship and fitness. He'll share his journey, insights, and advice to help you pursue your dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired.
Respecting Patwa: Its past, present & future
Respecting Patwa: Its past, present & future
Come join us for an engaging event celebrating the rich history and vibrant future of Patwa! Jamaican Patwa is known worldwide through its influence on music, slang and more... but is it respected? This interactive presentation, discussion and open mic night will dispel the myth that Patwa is 'just broken English' by exploring its origins and showcasing its current use. Our lineup includes an open mic session for sharing your own experiences, a panel discussion with experts in the field, and much more. Let's come together to honor this unique language and explore its significance in today's...
Shades of Black authors book club
Shades of Black authors book club
Join our book group on Black culture and stories by Black authors every fourth Friday. This month’s read is Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala, a 2019 memoir blending race and class analysis with British history and society.
Black History Children's Craft at Kingswood Library
Black History Children's Craft at Kingswood Library
An exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in arts and crafts activities themed around Black history and culture. These enriching and creative sessions will help you explore and celebrate the rich heritage, stories, and contributions of Black communities.