Africa Mine: Music and Movement

A space to celebrate and explore the cultures of contemporary African music.

Africa Mine will be the first festival in the new Arcola Film space at the acclaimed Arcola Theatre. Over three consecutive Sundays, six music documentaries mixed with live music, discussions and DJ sets in the cafe bar from 4pm 'til late. Africa Mine creates a unique space for London audiences to enjoy and discuss film, music and politics in Africa.

Q&A sessions and discussions chaired by AFFORD
Live African music/DJ’s in the bar area hosted by Kalabash Movement

23rd September, 30th September, 7th October

Tickets:
Double bill £8/£5 consessions
Single screening £5/£3 concessions

To Book
Arcola Theatre
Box Office: 020 7503 16 46
www.arcolatheatre.com

Sunday 23rd September

4pm: Importance of Being Elegant (read more....)
George Amponsah and Cosima Spender, UK, 2003, 70mins
Followed by Q&A with the director George Amponsah

In the Bar: Afrobeats and Grooves from Kalabash Movement resident DJs Supa Scion & Springfield

7pm: Jupiter's Dance (read more....)
Renaud Barrett, 2007, France, 60 mins

Album launch of Renato Mondele's "La Rumba Congolaise" with full live band.DJ Ilka

Sunday 30th September

4pm: Suffering and Smiling (read more....)
Dan Ollman, Nigeria/US, 2006, 65mins.

Presented in collaboration with The Frontline Club and Kalabash Movement

In the Bar: Afrobeats and Grooves from Kalabash Movement resident DJs Supa Scion & Springfield

7pm: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (read more....)
Zach Niles and Banker White, Guinea/Sierra Leone/USA, 2005, 78 mins

Live musical performance from Musician (tbc) DJ Nimz

Sunday 7th October

4pm: As Old As My Tongue (read more....)
Andy Jones, UK/ Zanzibar, 2006, 66 mins
Followed by Q&A with the director Andy Jones.

In the Bar: Afrobeats and Grooves from Kalabash Movement resident DJs Supa Scion & Springfield

7pm: A Lion's Trail (read more....)
François Verster, South Africa, 2002, 55mins
Followed by Q&A with the editor Peter Neal

Emmy Award winner in 2006 for “the most outstanding cultural and artistic programming”.

Live performance from Tanzanian vocalist Mim Suleiman with live percussion DJ (tbc)

Renato Mondele (read more....)
Congolese born artist playing with full band "Lokito Ya Congo" previewing their new album

DJ Ilka (read more....)
From Afro-beat to Reggae DJ Ilka plays cross continental with style!

Abdul Tee-Jay (read more....)
Pan African-Palm Wine acoustic flavours from Sierra Leone.

DJ Nimz (read more....)
A passion for music explored in an eclectic mix from Soukous, Hi-Life to funk.

Mim Suleiman (read more....)
This soulful songstress revels in her East African vocal and percussion traditions.

DJ Jamie Renton (read more....)
Chilli Fried Flavours from the global beat producer

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