Africa Institute Announces Fellowships Named For Okwui Enwezor, Ali A. Mazrui, and Fatema Mernissi
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2021
The Africa Institute, a globally oriented centre for research, documentation, study and teaching of Africa and its diaspora in the humanities and social sciences, today announced the inaugural group of fellowships awarded through its new Research Fellowships Programme. ...
Béla Fleck Livestreaming Event This Friday to Celebrate GRAMMY Nomination
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020
Bringing good cheer for the holidays, Béla Fleck and his brother, director Sascha Paladino, will be hosting a live screening of their acclaimed documentary film Throw Down Your Heart this Friday (12/11) at 7:00 pm ET via Facebook Live and YouTube. ...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for 40 YEARS A PRISONER on HBO
by Sarah Leiber - November 16, 2020
Feature documentary 40 YEARS A PRISONER, debuting TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 (9:00-10:50 p.m. ET/PT), chronicles one of the most controversial shootouts in American history: the 1978 police raid on the radical, back-to-nature group MOVE by the Philadelphia Police Department....
New Theatre Production Company Launches in South Africa
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2020
Actress, writer and publicist Julie-Anne McDowell Hegarty has teamed up with former Managing Director of The Fugard Theatre and renowned producer and lighting designer Daniel Galloway to launch a new production company, HOW NOW BROWN COW....
Troy Gathers Releases New Book AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020
In his newly released book 'African World History' author Troy Gathers seeks to bring a calm to America's storm. According to Troy Gathers of BE YOU PUBLISHING, the year 2020 will forever leave a permanent blemish in our lives....
Bandsintown Announces Live Programming For the Week of June 22
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2020
This Monday Bandsintown LIVE offers a preview of the new Bandsintown OUTSKIRTS Americana and Country live music channel launching on June 29th....
Apple Music Launches Africa Now Radio Hosted By Cuppy
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 28, 2020
Apple Music today announced its new show Africa Now Radio with Cuppy, host of the show and Nigerian-born DJ and curator....
Idris Elba to Host AFRICA DAY BENEFIT CONCERT AT HOME
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020
To celebrate Africa Day on Monday 25th May 2020, ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting an “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” to raise funds to help children and families in Africa that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,...
John Boyega Sets Netflix Deal to Develop Non-English Language Films
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020
John Boyega's UpperRoom Productions, an independent production company founded by the British-Nigerian actor, have created a partnership with Netflix to develop non-English language films....
Béla Fleck and Toumani Diabaté Release New Song 'Kauonding Sissoko' Off Duo Album
by Abigail Charpentier - February 21, 2020
World-renowned banjoist Béla Fleck and accomplished Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté debut a new song today (2/21), titled 'Kauonding Sissoko,” off their upcoming new duo album The Ripple Effect. Available March 27th from Craft Recordings, The Ripple Effect will be available as a 1...
Meleko Mokgosi: Your Trip To Africa Comes to Pérez Art Museum Miami
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2020
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will present Meleko Mokgosi: Your Trip to Africa, an exhibition of newly commissioned works created by the artist specifically for PAMM's 30-foot double-height project gallery. On view from February 27, 2020 through May 30, 2021, the exhibition will investigate themes ...
Out of Africa Returns to the South Main Arts District
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2020
In celebration of Black History Month, the seventh edition of the art exhibition series, Out of Africa returns to Art Village Gallery and the South Main Arts District bringing contemporary art from Africa and its Diaspora to the forefront. Known for presenting extraordinary international artwork, ...
Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Announce New Chair
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2019
Popular radio personality Africa Melane has been appointed chair of the panel of judges of South Africa's leading performing arts competition, the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. He succeeds Melanie Burke....
Art +Culture At Art Africa Miami In Historic Overtown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2019
Culture is a space where we can introduce ideas, attack emotions, change values, and find inspiration. In 2011 Architect and Art Africa Miami Founder Neil Hall, AIA purposefully established the inaugural Art Africa Miami to showcase engaging and thought-provoking art that served as a continuum of th...
Art Africa Miami Set Or December 4-8, 2019 In Historic Overtown
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2019
Culture is a space where we can introduce ideas, attack emotions, change values, and find inspiration....
Tube & Berger Announce Third Volume of Charity Compilation Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2019
Tube & Berger and Juliet Sikora have announced today that they will be releasing the third volume in the 'It Began In Africa' compilation series on Kittball Records, which includes tracks from Dario D'Attis, Flashmob, Josh Butler, Mat.Joe, Magdalena, Riva Starr, Walker & Royce and many more. ...
Art Africa Miami Arts Fair Continues To Give Life To Cultural Spaces In Historic Overtown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2019
Art Africa Miami Arts Fair Continues To Give Life to Cultural Spaces In Historic Overtown Annual premier art fair that looks to give life back to the Overtown arts community, as it continues to grow as a creative hub for the world...
Streaming Service 'The ON! Channel' Launches 'Out Of Africa' African Cinema Category
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2019
The streaming service 'The ON! Channel' is known for its diversity, therefore it should be no surprise that it would embark on a mission to bring to America (and the world), the amazing and celebrated films and series that are coming out of Africa....
Delou Africa, Inc. Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary With Their African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival Of Florida, DANCEAFRICA MIAMI
by Stephi Wild - July 13, 2019
Delou Africa, Inc. continues to play a key cultural role in the narrative of the arts and culture landscape of South Florida. They continue to 'Bridge Cultural & Communal Gaps.' For ten years Delou Africa, Inc. has celebrated the cultural diversity and resilience of African dance and music with a vi...
Africa Express Share MAMA featuring Otim Alpha, Georgia and Radio 123
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019
Mama, the fifth track taken from Africa Express' forthcoming studio album EGOLI is available now....
Eve, Talib Kweli Added to Africa Utopia at Southbank Centre Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 02, 2019
The likes of Eve, Talib Kweli, Akala and Laura Mvula have been added to various events at Southbank Centre's seventh Africa Utopia Festival, presented in collaboration with Indaba X....
Africa Express Share New Track WHERE WILL THIS LEAD US TO? Featuring Moonchild Sanelly
by Tori Hartshorn - June 26, 2019
'Where Will This Lead Us To?' is the fourth track taken from Africa Express' forthcoming studio album EGOLI....
Seattle Center Festál Celebrates The Spirit Of Africa June 29
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2019
Embrace the cultures of the Pacific Northwest and cultivate love, peace and understanding of the communities that make up our region at Seattle Center Festal. Join us for Seattle Center Festal: Spirit of Africa, noon - 9 p.m., Saturday, June 29 at Seattle Center Armory, for a day of fostering greate...
Dancer Thami Tshabala Tributes Activist Simon Tseko Nkoli
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019
The late anti-apartheid, gay rights, and HIV and AIDS activist Simon Tseko Nkoli's memory will be celebrated in dance with a solo piece, SIMON performed by award winning Dancer and Choreographer Thami Tshabalala from 15th to 19th May 2019 at the South African State Theatre....
Africa Express Announce Release Date for 'Egoli'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 08, 2019
Music collective Africa Express today announce the release of a brand new studio album titled EGOLI, coming 12th July 2019 on the newly created Africa Express Records. Listen to lead track JOHANNESBURG and pre-save album HERE ...
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