Agenda 09 - 15 Oktober 2011
Zondag 09 Oktober
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees
Afrikaans arts festival in Potchefstroom (South Africa).
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Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Poetry Africa on Tour
Line-up includes writers Kwame Dawes (Ghana), Shailja Patel (Kenya), Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Oswald Mtshali (South Africa), Tjawangwa TJ Dema (Botswana) and musicians rapper Didier Awadi (Senegal) & singer Chiwoniso (Zimbabwe). Special guest is Dutch poet, performer and composer Jaap Blonk (Harare and Cape Town). Also panel discussions, seminars, workshops, schools programmes and meetings with local artists.
Maandag 10 Oktober
Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Poetry Africa on Tour
Line-up includes writers Kwame Dawes (Ghana), Shailja Patel (Kenya), Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Oswald Mtshali (South Africa), Tjawangwa TJ Dema (Botswana) and musicians rapper Didier Awadi (Senegal) & singer Chiwoniso (Zimbabwe). Special guest is Dutch poet, performer and composer Jaap Blonk (Harare and Cape Town). Also panel discussions, seminars, workshops, schools programmes and meetings with local artists.
Dinsdag 11 Oktober
Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Poetry Africa on Tour
Line-up includes writers Kwame Dawes (Ghana), Shailja Patel (Kenya), Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Oswald Mtshali (South Africa), Tjawangwa TJ Dema (Botswana) and musicians rapper Didier Awadi (Senegal) & singer Chiwoniso (Zimbabwe). Special guest is Dutch poet, performer and composer Jaap Blonk (Harare and Cape Town). Also panel discussions, seminars, workshops, schools programmes and meetings with local artists.
Woensdag 12 Oktober
Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Poetry Africa on Tour
Line-up includes writers Kwame Dawes (Ghana), Shailja Patel (Kenya), Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Oswald Mtshali (South Africa), Tjawangwa TJ Dema (Botswana) and musicians rapper Didier Awadi (Senegal) & singer Chiwoniso (Zimbabwe). Special guest is Dutch poet, performer and composer Jaap Blonk (Harare and Cape Town). Also panel discussions, seminars, workshops, schools programmes and meetings with local artists.
Donderdag 13 Oktober
Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Poetry Africa on Tour
Line-up includes writers Kwame Dawes (Ghana), Shailja Patel (Kenya), Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Oswald Mtshali (South Africa), Tjawangwa TJ Dema (Botswana) and musicians rapper Didier Awadi (Senegal) & singer Chiwoniso (Zimbabwe). Special guest is Dutch poet, performer and composer Jaap Blonk (Harare and Cape Town). Also panel discussions, seminars, workshops, schools programmes and meetings with local artists.
Vrijdag 14 Oktober
Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Zaterdag 15 Oktober
Black history Month 2011
For the official Launch of BHM 2011, the Drum will interpret the theme Africa Calling! as a gesture of solidarity with the peoples of African descent. In doing so, they will acknowledge and celebrate the struggles, contributions, achievements and the resilience of African people especially in the face of adversity.
Poetry Africa on Tour
Line-up includes writers Kwame Dawes (Ghana), Shailja Patel (Kenya), Lebo Mashile, Myesha Jenkins, Oswald Mtshali (South Africa), Tjawangwa TJ Dema (Botswana) and musicians rapper Didier Awadi (Senegal) & singer Chiwoniso (Zimbabwe). Special guest is Dutch poet, performer and composer Jaap Blonk (Harare and Cape Town). Also panel discussions, seminars, workshops, schools programmes and meetings with local artists.
