Live Performance: Jah Cure – Call on Me Tour, Dec. 1 2012 @ Kasarani Indoor Arena

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Big tunes festival of Music Nairobi present Jah Cure for the first time in Africa on his Call On Me Tour

Date: December 1, 2012
Venue: Kasarani Indoor Arena
Time: Gates Open 6 pm
Tickets: Advance Kshs 2000 and Gate Kshs 3000

Listen to Jah Cure – Call on me
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Siccaturie Alcock, famously known also as Jah Cure, is recognized today as “The High Priest of Reggae” and singer songwriter with a ghetto voice wailing through his songs.
Born in Hanover, Jamaica on October 11, 1978, but raised in Kingston Town, golden-voiced singer Jah Cure became involved with reggae music as a teenager and rapidly rose to fame in the late ’90s before his musical journey was suddenly and unexpectedly interrupted with imprisonment. The soulful voice of Jah Cure has rocked reggae music and hypnotized fans across the world through captivating live performances and steady stream of chart topping hits over the last decade winning him critical plus popular acclaim and naturally propelling him into stardom and cementing his status as a bona fide reggae superstar with a growing crossover appeal today.

Some of Jah Cure’s chart hits: Call on Me, Nothing, Journey, Longing For, From My Heart, Before I Leave, Never Find, Journey, To Your Arms Of Love, Every Corner I Turn, 2010, Respect, Love Is, What Will It Take & more!

Introducing The NEST! Eye See Sounds Music Films, Dec. 1 2012 @insidethenest

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Date: December 1, 2012
Venue The NEST
Location: House Number 4, Jabavu Maisonettes, Jabavu Road (opposite the Kilimani Police Station)
Directions: here

The NEST is a new space in Nairobi for creatives and to kick things off they shall be holding their first event in the new space!

The monthly Eye See Film Festival at the NEST. Starting with Eye See Sounds – a celebration of all things film + music
Guest curator Mbithi Masya brings us a selection of music videos (old and new) by Madonna, Bjork, RHCP, Busta Rhymes, Die Antwoord, Massive Attack and lots more.

Get your tickets here: eyeseesounds.eventbrite.com

Creativez Meet Up: Music Scene – the Road Less Travelled, Nov. 25 2012 @ iHub

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The Creativez final meetup-takes a look at entertainers who are making it walking the “road less travelled“. We will not just demystify the REAL music scene in Kenya (funding, distribution, audience appreciation, marketing etc) we’ll explore new changes through innovation, technology and even continental linkages that are helping combat the Industry’s challenges and change the face of Kenya’s Music Scene.

The panel consists of 2 of Africa’s most prolific producers.. Calif Records – Clement Rapudo aka Clemo and Ennovator Music’s Tim Rimbui. Kenya’s international ambassadors of “folk/vernacular/local” music -OLOVA MAKADEM- The Ohangla Man and “King of Mugithi”- MIKE RUA.
Also joining is the brain behind Africa’s most consistent Music Festival Blankets & Wine- the performing artist Muthoni The Drummer Queen.

Doors open at 2pm -so come with all the questions you’ve got on Kenya’s Music Industry.
Venue: iHub – Bishop Magua Building, Opposite Uchumi Ngong Road
Entry: Free

Screening & Discussion #HRWNairobiFilmFest: Call me Kuchu, Nov 23 2012 @ Alliance

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Date: November 23, 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise Auditorium
Time: 6.30 pm

Directors: Katherine Fairfax Wright and Malika Zouhali-Worrall, Country – US, 2012, Duration 87 minutes, In English and Luganda with English subtitles

In an office on the outskirts of Kampala, veteran activist David Kato labors to repeal Uganda’s homophobic laws and liberate his fellow lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender men and women, or “kuchus.” But Kato’s formidable task just became more difficult. A new “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” proposes the death penalty for HIV-positive gay men and prison for anyone who fails to turn in a known homosexual. Kato is one of the few who dare to publicly protest the country’s government and media. Working with a dedicated group of fellow activists, he fights for Kampala’s kuchus on Ugandan television, at the United Nations, and in the courts. Because, he insists, “if we keep on hiding, they will say we are not here.”

With unprecedented access, Call Me Kuchu examines the astounding courage and determination required to battle an oppressive government, a vicious media and a powerful church in the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.

Discussants: Pepe Julian Onziema (Sexual Minorities Uganda), Jackson Otieno (GALCK), John “Longjones” Wambere (Spectrum Uganda Initiatives), and Jane Wothaya (Gay Kenya Trust)

Kenya Nights 3rd Anniversary Party with Nadja Lind, Nov. 24 2012 @ Tree House – Westlands

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Kenya Nights is proud to present it’s III Anniversary Event.

All roads lead to the Tree House on November 24th for the Official Kenya Nights III Anniversary Party. The night will feature an exclusive roster of top Dance Music DJs from Kenya, and a certain Techno Queen from Europe.

Expect a vibrant colorful affair, and be sure to dress up for it, you may just get snapped!

Line Up: Nadja Lind I Digital Soul I Sean Fraser I L.A. Dave I Electrique DJ’s & the Beat Parade Band

M.C on the night – Coco Rasta

Time: 9 pm till late
Tickets: Kshs 1000 available at the gate

Strictly 21+

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Presentation: by Design Artist Anne Feenstra, Nov. 20 2012 @ Kuona Trust

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Past exhibition poster showing Anne Feenstra’s work
Date: November 20, 2012
Venue: Kuona Trust Gallery
Time: 2 pm
Entry: Free

About the Photographer
Anne Feenstra is a Dutch architect living and working in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the owner of AFIR Architects and also works as a design artist who features the use of thepakul in Afganistan

The pakul is a soft, round-topped men’s hat, typically of wool and found in a variety of earthycolours. It resembles a bag with a round, flat bottom. The wearer rolls up the sides nearly to the top, forming a thick band, which then rests on the head like a beret or cap. In Afghanistan thepakul is particularly popular in the mountainous areas of Badakshan, Nuristan, Panjsher and Konar.

Artist Talk & Presentation: by Professional Photographer Mirjam Devriendt, Nov. 15 2012 @ Kuona Trust

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Mirjam Devriendt
Kuona Trust invites you to an artist talk and presentation by Professional Photographer Mirjam Devriendt this Thursday 15th November at 2pm

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Mirjam Devriendt is a professional photographer and a photography teacher. She is originally from Kortrijk/Courtrai and after having spent quite some time in Brussels, she now lives in Ghent. Mirjam is the photographer of artist Berlinde De Bruyckere and of several other artists.

Mirjam is currently in Nairobi together with Katrien Driesen to install the sculpture of world renowned artist Berlinde De Bruyckere for the exhibition Funika – Fufuka, Cover-Recover at the residence of the Belgian Ambassador.

The presentation will start at 2pm in the Kuona Trust gallery.