Nairobi Festival of Solos and Duets: Anna Konjetsky & Sahra Huby, Oct 11 2012 @ Goethe-Institut
Dance Forum-Nairobi, in cooperation with Kenya Performing Arts Group and the Goethe-Institut, presents the Nairobi Festival of Solos and Duets Residency Edition 2012.
Established in 2007, the dance festival has presented and hosted numerous performances and dancers from different countries over the years. The focus of this edition lies on residency programmes in which choreographers and dancers begin an exchange process that leads to a main platform in 2013.
Workshops, presentations and discussions will be conducted by each of the two invited choreographers, Jens Breegaard from Denmark and Anna Konjetsky from Germany.
Choreographer and dancer Anna Konjetzky received several scholarships and prizes for her work and is going to perform, together with Sahra Huby, the 20 min solo show “Abdrücke folgen” on the 11th October 2012.
Out of Town: 12th Edition of Lamu Cultural Festival, Nov. 15-18 2012 @ Lamu
The Lamu Cultural Promotion Group is proud to present the 12th edition of the annual Lamu Cultural Festival.
The Festival continues to promote a World Heritage Site that constitutes the common heritage of humanity, and share its distinct Swahili traditions with the world.
For more information contact Lamu Cultural Promotion Group on Tel. 0722 476219 / 0733 660216 or Email: lamuculturalfestival@gmail.com
For those planning to make reservations this might help: http://www.lamu.org/index.html
Ngoma Jazz Festival, Sept. 28-30 2012 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium
Dates: September 28-30, 2012
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Tickets: Kshs 200/1 day, Kshs 300/2 days and Kshs 500/3 days
Festival schedule
Friday, 28th September 2012, 6.00 pm
Jazz Girls
Sarabi
Saturday, 29th September 2012, 6.00 pm
Sage
Victor Muli
Sauti Sol*
Sunday, 30th September 2012, 4.00 pm
Ma3
The Villagers Band
*Listen to ‘Range Rover’ Sautisol‘s first single of their self-titled EP produced by Spoek Mathambo.
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Samosa Festival: Programme Breakdown, Sept. 22-29 2012 @ Various Venues
Festival Dates: September 22-29, 2012
Venues: Various [Alliance, the GoDown, Karura Forest, Mathare, Kangemi, Kibera, National Theatre, National Museum]
Tickets: Available at the festival venues & selected outlets
Samosa Festival ‘Unpacked’
Contrary to main assumption SAMOSA Festival is NOT a foodie event BUT a festival that was conceived with the idea of bringing Kenyan’s from all walks of life together to celebrate their cultures and heritage.
This festival is a biennial cultural platform which blends culture, music, poetry, art and drama to convey messages related to the cohesion and integration of our society.
Below is a list of events to look out for;
Moving Photography Exhibition: Kenya’s Beautiful People by Neil Thomas Sept. 20 – 29 @ All Festival Venues
Musical & Performance Workshops for Teenagers Sept. 20-21, 2012 @ the GoDown Arts Centre
Festival Curtain Raiser: Sidi Goma Concert, Sept. 22 2012 @ Alliance
Time: 8pm
Tickets: ksh 1,200
Outdoor Event/Community Tournament*: Samosa Play, Sept 23 2012 @ Karura Forest
This is an all Day Event which is Open to the public
Sponsors Night: Sidi Goma Concert, Sept. 24 2012 @ National Museum [Invite Only]
Samosa Mobile Cinema, Sept. 24-26 @ Mathare, Kangemi & Kibera respectively
Tides*: Cultural response to Corruption in Kenya, Sept. 25 2012 @ National Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 800
Hadithi*: The Art of Storytelling in Slam Poetry, Sept. 26 2012 @ National Theatre Courtyard
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Concert in the Forest*: SAMOSA String & Sculpture, Sept. 27 2012 @ Karura Forest
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 1,500
Pigo la Moyo/Heartbeat of Kenya is her People*: Slum Drummers Vs Sidi Goma Vs Dhol Xtacy, Sept 29 2012 @ KICC
Tickets: Adults Kshs 1500, Students with ID Kshs 500 & children under 5 free
*Editor’s picks
For additional information: Festival Website
Tel. contacts: 0728 SAMOSA [726672]
FYI: SAMOSA stands for ‘South Asian Mosaic of Society and the Arts’
Samosa Community Cricket Tournament, Sep 23 2012 @ Karura Forest
5 Over Community Cricket Tournament
with Murfy’s Flaw, Entertainment & Vendor Market | All Day
@ Karura Forest | OPEN TO PUBLIC
For centuries, sports fields around the world have been bringing together players from different races, genders, ages and classes. Sporting events are participatory and SAMOSA uses sports as a powerful tool to bring about inclusiveness, confidence, leadership and cooperation.
Sporting activities have also brought individuals and communities together and have helped to bridge ethnic and cultural divides, promote social integration and foster tolerance. Sporting competitions have also helped to reduce tension and generate dialogue in some instances.
Sport teaches the value of effort and how to manage victory, as well as defeat. When the convening powers of sports are emphasized, sport becomes a powerful vehicle through which the SAMOSA message can be actualized.
The SAMOSA 2012 Sports program will focus on bringing people of all backgrounds together on the playing field to celebrate one of society’s most important activity – Play!
Rock n’BBQ with Murfy’s Flaw
Five time Battle of the Bands winners Murfy’s Flaw makes its debut in the wider community at SAMOSA in 2012. A mostly all girl band, Murfy’s Flaw are Reema, Punky Monkey, Jojo, Jozie, Njeri and the band’s only male member – the indomitable Number Nine.
Nairobi’s most famous and popular alternative rock band will thrill SAMOSA fans and the audience in the evening, as they relax and wind down after a day of enlivening sporting activities.
Win tickets for the Samosa Arts Festival, Sep 22-29 2012
Dear readers, the Samosa Festival is upon us, and this year we have plenty of surprises for you.
Nairobi Now is proud to be the official blog of the event, and will be offering free tickets to a lot of the events at the festival.
After giving away four passes, we have a total of 36 tickets to give away for various events..so check the website and our Facebook page from Saturday 22nd for updates!
And don’t forget to have a look at the impressive programme on the Samosa Festival website
Samosa Festival Activities, Until Sept. 30 2012 @ Alliance
Screening and discussions
Dates: Sept 17-19, 2012
Entry: Free
Exhibition: Tracing Asian Muslims of Lamu-Memory & Identity
Venue: Alliance Francaise Ground Floor
Concert: Sidi Goma of Gujarat
Venue: Alliance Francaise Gardens
Tickets: Kshs 1,200
Earthdance Nairobi, Sep 22-23 2012 @ Masai Lodge
Last year it was a fantastic festival – we’re looking forward to the new edition!
Advance tickets 2,500ksh available at:
Savani’s Bookshop – Westgate
Arabian Corner – D. Plaza / V. Market
Moniko – Valley Arcade
Galleria Hardware & Tools – Galleria
Armario – Capital Centre
At the gate 3,500ksh – VIP tickets 6,000ksh
For a map to the venue and more details, download the flyer in full resolution
Editors pick for @Storymoja: British Ambassador to Kenya Dr. Christian Turner – Session at #HayFestKe, Sept. 14 2012 @ National Museum
The British Ambassador to Kenya Dr.Christian Turner will have a session on ‘the cultural and social transformative power of the internet and new technologies’
Date: September 14, 2012
Venue: British Council Court Yard
Time: 11 am
Festival Tickets: Kshs 1000/day and Kshs 1500/season
About
HE Dr. Christian Turner is the recently appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya. This will be his first time at Storymoja Hay Festival
Dr Turner was previously the Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where he had responsibility for all UK policy and operations in that region. Prior to this he served variously in the British Embassy in Washington, as Private Secretary to the Prime Minister and in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit.
For more information read: http://www.hayfestival.com/p-5327-the-google-platform-ory-okolloh-dr-christian-turner-and-john-kampfner.aspx