Afrikan History Week 2009
The mission of the festival is to present an Afrika that is living and alive with a strong history, long traditions, challenges the current and forms the foundations for what we today defines as urban culture. The festival makes available, challenges, engages through film, dance, poetry, concerts, cultural evenings, seminars, workshops, and events for youth.Most of the events are taking place at Soria Moria, Torhsov.
Focus on Sudan
Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 12:28 Written by Administrator Monday, 25 May 2009 20:39
Friday 4 SeptemberVenue: Trikkestallen
Time: 5 pm Price: Free
Topic: “The fight for identity and survival; Islam and Arabization in the Sudan”
This year’s AHW symposium focuses on the Sudan, Africa’s largest country. The Sudan’s history stretches back to the Nubian civilization, and our symposium this year begs several important questions: How did the Sudan go from a major civilization to terror ridden? What role does Islamization and Arabization play in this process? And, finally, while the media’s attention is directed at Darfur, what happens in the rest of the Sudan? Dr. Muhammad Jalal Hashim is a Sudanese Nubian and professor of Nubian linguisitics and ethnology. He is a human rights activist and author, and is considered an authority on Nubia and the Sudan.
Dr. Hashim’s talk will follow a showing of the movie Nubian Spirit: the African Legacy of the Nile Valley (Louis Buckley). The floor will be open to debate after Dr. Hashim’s talk.
Hail The Queens
Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 12:28 Written by Administrator Monday, 25 May 2009 20:35
Friday 4 September------
Venue: Cosmopolite
Time: 1900
Price: 200
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One of AHW's most popular events where the entire night is dedicated to the Afrikan woman!
The night will be blessed by the presence of several goddesses that will take the audience with the on a journey of words, music and rhythm. Mélissa Laveaux, with roots from Haiti, will play music for the mature listener with stunning vocals and vibes that carry hints of blues, folk and roots. She tours internationally, and is perhaps best known for her skills on the guitar and her preeminent vocals and lyrics.
The stage will also be blessed with personalities like Luanda Carneiro Jacoel who will be performing a modern choreography with Brazilian folk-dance accompanied by Mozambican pianist Melita Matsinhe Halvorsen. FLOetic Lara will join to inspire with song and poetry throughout the evening. Laverne Wyatt-Skriubakken from Mzansi Life will share a spectacular fashion show.
JUMP UP (youth day)
Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 11:58 Written by Administrator Monday, 25 May 2009 20:39
Saturday 5 September---------------
Time: 10 - 2 pm
Venue: Trikkestallen
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Youth day with dance workshops. Invited guests are Trinity Crew from Birmingham, England
Produced by Dida dance production
Street Prophets
Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 11:29 Written by Administrator Monday, 25 May 2009 20:37
Fredag 4. septemberFra å være en kultur utelukkende forbundet med bakgater og undergrunn har Hip-Hop blitt stuerent i Norge.
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