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Soft Lights and Sweet Music: Elisabeth Welch |
Photographs of Elisabeth Welch
National Portrait Gallery
3 March – 13 September 2009
 The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a group of vintage prints of Elisabeth Welch from her biographer Stephen Bourne. These photographs were taken in the 1930s and 1940s by Carl Van Vechten, Humphrey Spender, Cannons of Hollywood, and Paul Tanqueray. The photographs will be displayed in Room 31.
Talk by Stephen Bourne on 19 March
On Thursday 19 March Stephen will share some of his personal memories of the singer, who defined her art quite simply as “telling a story in song” (Ondaatje Wing Theatre @ 1.15pm).
Elisabeth Welch was an important figure in the world of popular song. In 1923 she launched the Charleston, and throughout the Jazz Age she worked on stage with some of the great names of the Harlem Renaissance, including Josephine Baker and Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson. On Broadway she popularised Cole Porter’s scandalous “Love for Sale, and in 1933 she introduced “Stormy Weather” to British audiences. That year, with Cole Porter’s Nymph Errant, Elisabeth began her sixty-year love affair with English musical theatre.
Stephen Bourne’s Elisabeth Welch: Soft Lights and Sweet Music (Scarecrow Press, £15.99) will be available in the National Portrait Gallery’s Bookshop. visit NPG website |
Stephen Bourne interviewed by Jenni Murray on Woman's Hour (12 March 2009) more |
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‘London’s History of Comedy’ |
CEMVO Working to Raise the Profile of London’s Thriving Black and Asian Comedy Scene
The Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations (CEMVO), the charity with the greatest expertise in raising the issues of British minority ethnic communities, is delighted to have won funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver their project ‘London’s History of Comedy’. The project will be run as part of the Mayor of London’s ‘Story of London’ festival running throughout June.
 The project looks directly at how London, as a unique economic and cultural hub, harbours a thriving and diverse Black and Asian comedy scene. In spite of producing many stars and successes as well as rare and interesting takes on contemporary culture, the contribution made to British comedy by Black and Asian performers still struggles to find recognition.
This project will bring recognition to performers from minority ethnic communities. In particular it will address the interesting question of how experiences of migrating to, settling in and living in London have been drawn upon by comedians to perform comedies that have changed as the city evolved.
Struggles and successes of comedians who have made a name for themselves in British comedy will be explored in a documentary DVD- produced in collaboration between professionals and volunteers. This DVD will provide a unique account of the diversity of London’s Black and Asian comedy, especially the humour around experiences of settlement.
 The project will culminate with CEMVO’s Comedy Showcase, a free entry celebratory comedy event to be held from 7pm until 11pm on the 29th June at the Comedy Cafe in Shoreditch, London. Acts include Andi Osho, a young female performer from Stratford and winner of Nivea Funny Women Award 2007; Prince Abdi, ‘Britain’s only Somali stand up comedian’; Felix Dexter, a well known and well loved comic with several years of experience under his belt; and Shazia Mirza, an internationally renowned performer who delights audiences with her frank and witty accounts of life as a young Muslim woman in Britain.
The doors open at 7pm- please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
For information about booking your free tickets, please contact-
Comedy Café
66/68 Rivington Street
London, EC2A 3AY (Nearest tube: Old Street or Liverpool Street)
T: 020 7739 5706 F: 020 7256 1242 E: info@comedycafe.co.uk
For information about the project or how you can get involved please contact-
Holly Davey (Project Officer)
CEMVO
Boardman House
64 Broadway
Stratford, London E15 1NG
020 8432 0086
Holly.davey@cemvo.org.uk |
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| Bang Radio |
Monday 15th June, 10.30am-1.30pm Event Management. 2.30pm-5.30pm Music Publishing
Monday 22nd June, 10.30am-1.30pm Record Label Management. 2.30pm- 5.30pm Legal & Business Affairs with Independent Label Scheme (ILS)
Monday 29th June, 10.30am-1.30pm Artist Management. 2.30pm-5.30pm Marketing & PR
Where: Bang Radio Boardroom, 2nd Floor, 89-93 High Street, (above Abbey Bank, door on Manor Park Road), Harlesden NW10 4NX. Nearest tube/rail: Willesden Junction. The venue number is 020 8963 9560.
Cost: £25 per session, and £100 for 6 sessions (£20 per session/£80 for 6 sessions special offer to AIM members).
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Museum of London Docklands pays tribute to the
‘Living Ancestors’ of Dominica |
The 1st April 2009 marks the launch of ‘Living Ancestors’, a thought provoking display of portraits by London based artist Gabrielle Le Roux, hosted at Museum of London Docklands. Of the 71,000 people living on the Caribbean island of Dominica, there are close to 100 centenarians and many more people in their nineties – the majority of these are women. Gabrielle Le Roux’s ‘Living Ancestors’ display celebrates the remarkable lives of these centenarian women and suggests reasons for their ‘staying power’.
Based on conversations with the people of Dominica, Le Roux suggests that the theory behind the women’s long lives dates back to their history as descendants of the transatlantic slave trade and their strong survivalist spirit. Le Roux’s portraits pay tribute to the women’s optimism and determination, despite their long history of poverty and oppression.
Meeting, talking to and painting the world’s oldest woman and nine other centenarians was a life changing experience for Le Roux and marked the beginning of a new chapter in her work as a feminist activist. Through drawing the portraits from life and understanding each personal story, Le Roux skilfully captures the experiences and essence of these women.
Le Roux summarises by saying; “From the times of slavery to the present day, women’s bold faces stand out through the corridors of Caribbean history in their multiple roles and it is to this that we pay tribute through the ‘Living Ancestors’ display”
The exhibition will include:
- Ten pastel portraits on paper which Gabrielle La Roux drew of the women while they told her their life story.
- Each portrait is accompanied by a story captured from the interviews, along with a panel of introductory text.
- A monitor will host a slideshow of photographs of the women during the time they were painted by the artist.
Living Ancestors; A tribute in portraits and stories to the world’s oldest woman and other Caribbean centenarians runs until 31st July 2009. It is free to alumni staff and to Museum annual £5.00 ticket holders, admission for children is free. |
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| Rich Mix Programme |
IN THE MIX – SUNDAY FREE JAZZ BY SOWETO KINCH.
Every Sunday 2 – 5pm Rich Mix Bar - FREE
Rich Mix is proud to present its continued partnership with jazz and hip hop artist Soweto Kinch. A selection of guest artists and performers, including Femi Temowo and
Shabaka Hutchings, take residence in the Rich Mix Bar to create laid back
sessions that are fast making Rich Mix the place to be on a Sunday afternoon.
www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_inthemix_soweto.htm
Book online for all these shows on View Tickets.
Soweto Kinch - Sun 5 April, 14 & 28 June
Shabaka Hutchings - Sun 12 April, 7 & 21 June
Femi Temowo - Sun 19 April – 31 May
Soweto Kinch (www.myspace.com/sowetokinch)
Award-winning alto-saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip-hop scenes. He has amassed an impressive list of accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic,
including two MOBOs, four BBC Jazz awards and a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
“Mr Kinch demonstrates what England has to teach [the USA] about narrative Hip-Hop. Don’t sleep on Mr Kinch.” (The New York Times)
Shabaka Hutchings (http://www.myspace.com/shabakahutchings)
Barbados-born clarinettist and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings is a member of experimental contemporary jazz group Zed U who are due to release an album mid 2009. He is also part of jazz legend Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors and has performed
on his recent album Afropens as well as alongside jazz outfits Polar Bear, The Heliocentrics, Anthony Joseph and Tomorrow’s Warriors.
“Shabaka Hutchings is going places.” The Guardian
Femi Temowo (www.myspace.com/femitemowo)
Femi Temowo is a guitarist ‘par excellence’. After graduating from Middlesex University, where he studied Jazz, he was approached by Soweto Kinch to join his then brand new quartet. Femi is a regular guitar tutor at Tech Music School, a contemporary music institute based in West London. He also gives master classes and seminars all
over the UK and Europe as part of ‘The Urbanator Project,’ a music education
programme founded by violinist Michal Urbaniak.
“One of Europe’s finest and most sought after guitarists” Time Out
Rich Mix is a dynamic, cross-cultural arts and media centre in the heart of the East End of London. This vast former garment factory now houses a three-screen cinema;
exhibition, events, education and work spaces; a café; a broadcasting centre for BBC London; recording and music training studios; and a 200-seater performance venue.
Rich Mix’s overall artistic aim is to have a holistic approach to art and
culture drawing on the wisdom and traditions found in the heritage of the local community, with particular reference to Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) and marginalised groups.
Rich Mix is steadily building its reputation for showcasing the finest jazz and world
Music. This season’s highlights include performances by Robert Mitchell and Omar Puente, The Michael Janisch/ Peter Zimmer Quintet, Wallen, HKB FiNN and House of Holy Afro.
Press contact: Susan Simmonds on 020 7613 7490 or email susan.simmonds@richmix.org.uk
Rich Mix | 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
BOX OFFICE 020 7613 7498 | www.richmix.org.uk
Susan Simmonds | Administrator | 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, LONDON E1 6LA
T. 020 7613 7490 | F. 020 7613 7499 | www.richmix.org.uk |
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 Music // LONDON PREMIERE / House of the Holy Afro / The SPECTACULAR Musical Clubbing show - early bird tickets now on sale!
World Music / LONDON PREMIERE!
HOUSE OF THE HOLY AFRO by Third World Bunfight Conceived and directed by Brett Bailey
A riotous African nightclub spectacular!
Wed 5 - Sat 8 Aug / 8pm-late Venue 1 £15, £12 concs
Early Bird offer now on sale: buy 2 tickets for £25
Information and video: http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_holyafro.htm
A slick, glamorous package of live Afro-beats to electrify your eyes, ears and bodies on the dance floor!
Dancing to ceremonial melodies from rural villages in the heartlands of South Africa; performing soaring gospel with driving house beats, this show takes you on an unforgettable nightclub experience through the rhythms of 21st century Africa.
House of the Holy Afro is an amazing genre-busting performance where raucously live gospel, Afro-pop rhythms, slam-poetry and pulsing house beats fuse into an explosion of uninhibited colour20and an irrepressible celebration of Africa for the dancing audience to become part of!
Performed by seven singer-dancers, House of the Holy Afro weaves together African melodies and rythms and unites three of South Africa’s hottest acts – innovative live performance company Third World Bunfight, hip club poet Odidi Mfenyana acting as event MC, and DJ Dino Moran, a pioneer in afro-fusion music who has headlined such events as Pacha (Ibiza), Ministry of Sound (London) and Tank (Sydney).
“Flash, funky Afro-kitsch; this exuberant show - part clubnight, part musical - is as much fun as you can have in a church hall before midnight.” Metro
“Soweto Gospel Choir on acid” The Scotsman
Box Office 020 7613 7498 \ www.richmix.org.uk
Book Online on www.viewtickets.co.uk http://www.viewtickets.co.uk>
Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
Press Contact: Claire Nouvel on 020 7613 7496 or claire.nouvel@richmix.org.uk
Rich Mix | 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, LONDON E1 6LA| www.richmix.org.uk |
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| Black Women Resistance Leaders 1600-2000 |
Sunday 27th September 1pm-4.30pm
Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road SE1
Tube: Lambeth North
Adm: Free first come, first served
www.iwm.org.uk
Visual biographical details of black women from all over the world who have resisted slavery, colonialism and racism . Women do not get the historical credit they deserve. This event will give the audience video and documentary evidence of the who, what and why of 40 female fighters who used pistols, pens or placards. Bring notepad and pen and be on time. Women include: Queen Nzinga, May Jemison, Dora Akunyili, Dame Jocelyn Barrow, Una Marson, Edna Ismail, Lieutentant Sanite Belair, Althea Gibson, Mavis Best, Fawzia Hashim, Dr Beryl Gilroy, Leyla Hussein,Edna Ismail, Benadita Da Silva, Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, Dr Patrica Bath, and many more.
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The Women’s Library, London Metropolitan University |
'Between the Covers: Women's Magazines and their Readers'
Open until 29 August 2009 Admission free
To find out more about the Library, visit our website at
www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk |
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London’s Burning
The Great Fire of London 1666
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Please note that this exhibition is open until Winter 2009
Explore the Great Fire, the most famous disaster in London 's history, and find out how it shaped the city we know today.
 Hear the real stories of how Londoners lived through this tragedy. What was it like to live through the terror of having your home and livelihood destroyed? How did people cope? And why did a fire which claimed less than a dozen lives end up changing London ’s cityscape forever?
Be transported back to September 1666, with interactive displays and a wide range of objects, including archaeological finds and 17th century fire-fighting equipment and see the Great Fire through the eyes of those who survived it.
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Museum of London is changing; our lower galleries will be closed while they undergo a major new development. Visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk to find out more.
Londons Burning explore how the Great Fire of London shaped the city we see today www.museumoflondon.org.uk/londonsburning |
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Tuesday Afternoons & Thursday Evenings
London - E1
The Women’s Library Reading Group
The Women’s Library is launching a Reading Group. The Tuesday afternoon sessions include tea and biscuits, Thursday evenings a glass of wine or soft drink; both sessions promise lively discussion in a relaxed and informal environment – book for the time that suits you best.
Tickets: £5 per session or £20 for all five – must be booked in advance as places are limited. Please read the book in advance, and come prepared to share your views.
To book: Book instantly by credit or debit card on 020 7320 2222. £1 fee per transaction, including postage, or in person at The Women’s Library reception desk.
By post: Send details of the tickets you would like including talk/event, date and any concession details, and a cheque payable to The Women’s Library to the address below.
The Women's Library, London Metropolitan University, Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT, t: 0207 320 2222 or visit www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk
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Monthly
Cambridge
Cambridge Women’s Lunch Club
The Cambridge Women's Lunch Club takes place every month in Central Cambridge. It's a relaxed and informal way to make new business contacts and friends. The group is open to all self employed women and there is no joining fee, just the cost of the lunch.
Contact: lunches@cambridgewomen.co.uk
In your email can include your name, Company/business name, your line of business, brief details of the services you provide, your phone numbers and email
Click here for more information
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Every Thursday
London - Willesden
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
The pen is more powerful than the sword. Venue: Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, Willesden , London NW!0. 8pm- 10pm. Adm: £3 per session attended, with facilitator Dale Arndale. Info, Anne Mullane: 0208 937 3485.
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First Saturday of the month, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
London - Wembley
IMAGINASIAN READING & WRITING GROUP IN GUJARATI
Asian Readers & Writers Group. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month, Venue: Town Hall Library, Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9.
Info: Shefali Patel 0208 937 3560
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Thursdays London - Stratford
Midi Music Company is currently running the following for 11 - 16yr olds;
Budding Musicians Club for 11 - 15 yr olds: 10 week short courses in MIDI Technology, Vocals, Drums & Keyboards
Thursdays 4.30 - 6pm
(Run on a regular termly basis)
Price: £20 per term. We also run CICAS (Creative Industry Careers Advice Service, formerly known as CATS) for 16 to 30 yr olds interested in developing careers in the cultural & creative industries; film, tv, music, theatre, fashion, radio, dance, visual arts etc.
CICAS is currently available at MMC and we hope to expand the service pan-London by the autumn, working in partnership with WAC Performing Arts & Media College, YCTV, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Raw Material. (Awaiting results of LDA application!) FREE service.
We are also hoping to develop a Budding Musicians Club Band workshop programme for 11 to 18 yr olds from the autumn (Application made to the Big Lottery Fund).
For more information on our programme check out our website www.themidimusiccompany
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