Panel Discussion: ITHUMBA – Ntando Cele on performances in public space, Jul. 23 2012 @ Goethe


ITHUMBA is the title of a performance and the embodiment of the spirit of Mary Muthoni Nyanjiru, who was killed in a protest in 1922. Nyanjiru challenged her people and the British government to release Harry Thuku.

In Ithumba Ntando Cele is collaborating with Mumbi Kaigwa in looking at how protests have risen in the past. And if women today had to protest, what would be the trigger? Would they leave their high heels behind? What would that dance be? “My interest is in the act of gathering, chanting slogans and finally the act of shaming the onlookers by pulling up their dresses and revealing their private parts, which is still considered a curse present day” says Ntando.

The artist’s motivation, work progress and her experience of performing art in public spaces both in Africa and Europe, will be explored during the panel on July 23rd, at 6 pm. The performance is planned for July 27th in front of the Kuona Trust compound.

The panel is organized by Goethe-Institut Kenya in collaboration with Kuona Trust.

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Family Show: The Amazing Darren Collins in Kenya, Jul. 20 2012 @ National Theatre


Friday, July 20th – A comedy show appropriate for the whole family. Enjoy an evening of good, clean, family fun with comedian, juggler and illusionist – Darren Collins – From Dallas, TX

The Cost: @500sh
The Time: 6pm-8pm
The Location: Kenya National Theatre – Ukumbi Mdogo Room – Nairobi.
Contacts: 0718 043 050

You won’t want to miss the encouragement, laughter, and amazement!

Featuring: Music, Local Stand-up Comedians and Darren’s comedy/magic/juggling show

For more info and schedule of his shows in Kenya check: http://darrencollins.net/kenya/

Yunasi in Concert, Jul. 27 2012 @ Goethe


Date: July 27, 2012
Venue: Goethe-Institut Auditorium
Time: 8 pm
Tickets: Kshs 250 [call for additional details +254 20 2224640]

In 2004, Yunasi developed a unique East African music style called Sesube which is a combination of Sega, Isukuti, and Benga. It takes sounds and inspirations, cultural styles and languages from local Kenyan communities, and fuses those sounds with a European component. This is achieved by playing a variety of instruments, both traditional and modern.

Since the formation of the group, they have performed at festivals like Sauti za Busara, Bluesfest and Festhorn and played shows in Kenya, France, Germany, Belgium, Mayotte, Djibouti, Tanzania, Australia, Thailand and London. Furthermore, Yunasi won the 2004 Kisima Award for Best Afro-Fusion Band in Kenya, scooped the prize at the prestigious US International Songwriting Contest in 2006, and achieved the 2nd place in the World of Music Awards (WOMA) 2008.

On this evening, Yunasi will present some of their latest songs that will be featured on their upcoming album, both in an acoustic and a more energetic set.

Album Launch/Concert: Gal Power! Jul. 21 2012 @ Goethe


Date: July 21, 2012
Venue: Goethe-Institut Auditorium
Time: 7 pm
Entrance: Free

About
L-NESS aka Lydia Owano Akwabi is one of the top femcees representing Hip Hop in the Kenyan music scene. Her first appearance in the Hip Hop scene featured a song on Ukoo Flani Mau Mau’s album Kilio Cha Haki. Later on she released separate singles titled Mezesha and Big Up among others. In the course of her career L-NESS has performed at events like Hip Hop Halisi, Jukwaani, WAPI and Translating Hip Hop both as a main and supporting artist.

L-NESS finally presents her debut album Simangwe. The album launch titled Gal Power! demands to share the passion of music and rap from a girl’s point of view by celebrating Hip Hop and its elements.
The content of her lyrics articulate the strength of women in a male dominated industry and world, and her songs promote and encourage women of all walks of life to speak for themselves and highlight issues that affect them, thereby creating a change of attitude in the society.
Various femcees from the region, are featured like Nazizi, Extatic, Tafash, Candy, Taamic and Radii.

During the launch DJ Prim will be on the decks.

Documentaries: From Namibia with Love and Odd Number, Jul. 18 2012 @ Goethe

Odd Number comes from South Africa and sheds light to the gangster culture deeply rooted in the slums of Cape Town. The film shows one particular ex-gangster’s life and struggles.

Laura Meriläinen-Amaumo worked on both films and will be present at the screening.

When: From Namibia with Love will start at 6pm. Odd Number will start at 7pm. Come watch both or just one or the other!
Where: Goethe Institute Nairobi

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