Dates: October 27-28, 2012
Time: Various roads have various times
Visit this site for more information on the road closures & traffic diversions
Opinion: The selection of three fellows for 1beat Program is evidence of #Kenya’s rising status as a cultural hub
What is 1beat?
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OneBeat 2012 from Found Sound Nation on Vimeo.
OneBeatSM is an international music exchange that celebrates musical collaboration and social engagement through innovative people-to-people diplomacy. From September 10 – October 7, a group of exceptional young musicians from around the world will collaboratively write, record, produce, and perform original music in venues ranging from concert halls to city parks to rock clubs. In addition to creating new work, OneBeat Fellows will partner with community organizations, schools, and socially-engaged local musicians to offer workshops, performances, and public dialogues.
Ambassadors of Soft Power
Kenya is a bastion of sports especially track races and marathons but what is now emerging is that Kenya is also rising as a cultural hub. This is evident in selection of three musicians from Kenya out of the eight who represented Africa. The musicians who represented Kenya are;
1. Nina Ogot
2. Muthoni the Drummer Queen and
3. Kato Change
Other African countries represented are Democratic Republic of Congo (with two musicians), Nigeria, Mozambique and Senegal each with one representative.
NairobiNow takes this opportunity to congratulate these Kenyan trailblazers and wish them all the best in their endeavours.
NairobiNow celebrates Bonifacemwangi: Recipient of 2012 Prince Claus Award
Excerpt from Prince Claus Awards Committee
Boniface Mwangi is awarded for his evocative photographs on challenging social issues; for creating a powerful new approach to processes of community and communal self-reflection and dialogue; for highlighting the importance of direct grassroots interaction to achieve post-conflict reconciliation; and for his brave efforts to reduce violence and build peace through culture.
About The Prince Claus Awards
The Prince Claus Awards honors outstanding achievements in the field of culture and development. The awards are presented annually to individuals, groups, organisations or institutions whose cultural actions have a wide and positive impact on the development of their societies.
Download report from the 2012 Prince Claus Award Committee: 2012 PCF JR English1
Premier: Marley, Sept. 7 2012 @Starflix Prestige Plaza
Date: September 7, 2012
Venue: Starflix, Prestige Plaza [Ngong Road]
Time: 8.30pm for 9pm
Tickets: Kshs 400
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About
MARLEY, is a documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley
Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled.
MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
The film is directed by Kevin McDonald (Last King of Scotland, One Day in September) and it stars Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley and Jimmy Cliff among others.
An ambitious and comprehensive film, does what is probably the best possible job of documenting an important life – Robert Ebert Chicago Sun Times
[Updated] Call for submissions: Experience Nairobi 2013, Until Sept. 28 2012
Background
The GoDown Arts Centre has been engaging various city stakeholders on the topic of the City of Nairobi, around the theme “Conceiving a World Class African Metropolis,” (Vision 2030 Nairobi Metropolitan Area).
The objective of these engagements has been to draw out themes of primary interest and importance with a view to translating/interpreting these into a tangible a project that illuminates the many different angles of the city, as understood through the diverse lenses of its inhabitants.
Participating in these discussions with the GoDown have been architects, urban designers, policy makers, city residents, businesses, college students, academics, visual and performing artists, literary writers, and journalists.
Call for Submissions
The GoDown now seeks concept submissions from:
CATEGORY I – Artists and Creatives: Performing & Visual Artists; Architects; Design & Architecture Students, and Scholars Of Architecture, Urban Design & Planning.
CATEGORY II – City Interest Groups: Residents Associations, Businesses, Bloggers, Nairobi Magazines & Publications, City Planners & Policy- Makers; Urban Sociologists and Historians.
Themes
1. The physical city
2. Identity, belonging and social constructions in the city
3. Trade and commerce
4. African city naissance
The Concept
To be presented on no more than three (3) A4 typed sheets of 12 pt font size. Indicate any research and resources the idea may require. As selected proposals may be given an opportunity to test their project, the written submission should also give indication of any aspect of the proposal that may require experimental testing.
Selected submissions shall be facilitated for further development and will later be packaged and presented in EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013, a multi-sector, multi-disciplinary showcase of the City through exhibition, performance, installations, visual, audio-visual and digital expressions.
EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013 will run from May-July 2013
Deadline for submission of concepts: September 28, 2012
Time: 4pm
Download details of the call for submissions: GODOWN CALL – EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013
For more information: http://experiencenairobi.wordpress.com/ and Facebook page
Photography: The #Kenya365 Instagram Project, Sept. 1 2012-Aug. 31 2013 by @whiteafrican, @truthslinger & @estoni
For more information on how to join this project: Read Erik Hersman Blog
Watch: Sauti Sol Documentary ‘Voices of the Sun’ by Lebogang Rasethaba
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This is a documentary by Lebogang Rasethaba which seeks to explore and unpack the notion of ‘new music’. This documentary also offers some ‘behind the scenes’ of Spoek Mathambo and Sauti Sol in studio working on their new EP.
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Call for submissions: Experience Nairobi 2013, Until Aug. 31 2012
Background
The GoDown Arts Centre has been engaging various city stakeholders on the topic of the City of Nairobi, around the theme “Conceiving a World Class African Metropolis,” (Vision 2030 Nairobi Metropolitan Area).
The objective of these engagements has been to draw out themes of primary interest and importance with a view to translating/interpreting these into a tangible a project that illuminates the many different angles of the city, as understood through the diverse lenses of its inhabitants.
Participating in these discussions with the GoDown have been architects, urban designers, policy makers, city residents, businesses, college students, academics, visual and performing artists, literary writers, and journalists.
Call for Submissions
The GoDown now seeks concept submissions from:
CATEGORY I – Artists and Creatives: Performing & Visual Artists; Architects; Design & Architecture Students, and Scholars Of Architecture, Urban Design & Planning.
CATEGORY II – City Interest Groups: Residents Associations, Businesses, Bloggers, Nairobi Magazines & Publications, City Planners & Policy- Makers; Urban Sociologists and Historians.
Themes
1. The physical city
2. Identity, belonging and social constructions in the city
3. Trade and commerce
4. African city naissance
The Concept
To be presented on no more than three (3) A4 typed sheets of 12 pt font size. Indicate any research and resources the idea may require. As selected proposals may be given an opportunity to test their project, the written submission should also give indication of any aspect of the proposal that may require experimental testing.
Selected submissions shall be facilitated for further development and will later be packaged and presented in EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013, a multi-sector, multi-disciplinary showcase of the City through exhibition, performance, installations, visual, audio-visual and digital expressions.
EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013 will run from May-July 2013
Deadline for submission of concepts: August 31, 2012
Time: 4pm
Download details of the call for submissions: GODOWN CALL – EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013
[Deadline Extended] Call for Submissions: Kwani? Manuscript Project, Until Sept. 17 2012
To celebrate the African novel and its adaptability and resilience, Kwani Trust announces a one-off new literary prize for African writing.
The Kwani? Manuscript Project calls for the submission of unpublished fiction manuscripts from African writers across the continent and in the Diaspora. The prize seeks fresh, original work that explores and challenges the possibilities of the novel.
The top 3 manuscripts will be awarded cash prizes:
1st Prize: 300,000 KShs (equivalent to $3500)
2nd Prize: 150,000 KShs
3rd Prize: 75,000 KShs
In addition Kwani? will publish manuscripts from across the shortlist and longlist, including the three winning manuscripts, as well as partnering with regional and global agents and publishing houses to create high profile international publication opportunities.
Winners will be announced in December 2012 at the Kwani? Litfest.
For more information go to: http://manuscript.kwani.org/
Submission Guidelines:
• Extended deadline for submissions: 17th September 2012.
• Word count 45,000-120,000 words
• Submissions should be adult literary or genre fiction (in the sense of not being ‘children’s fiction’)
• The work should be in English or ‘Englishes’
• The manuscript must be ‘new’ in the sense that it is ‘unpublished in book form’ (we will accept previously
published submissions if circulation has been under 500 copies and limited to one national territory)
• Eligible participants should have at least one parent born in an African country who holds citizenship of the same
• Please send submissions by email, attached as a WORD doc to manuscript@kwani.org
This Kwani? Manuscript Project is made possible by the generous support of Lambent Foundation and Ford Foundation.
The Kwani? Manuscript Project was initially conceptualised after Kwani Trust received the Prince Claus Award in December 2010 for “establishing a dynamic platform for new voices in African Literature.” The award has provided seed money for this prize.
Follow Kwani on Twitter : @kwanitrust
Join Kwani on Facebook : www.facebook.com/kwanitrust
Adventure/Extreme Sports: The Rhino Charge, Jun. 1-3 2012 @ TBA*
One of the most exciting events in Kenya, The Rhino Charge is set to take place on June 1-3, 2012.
This event is popular for its activities which involve what is seen as bravery, high level skill in off road driving and navigation. The experience for both the participants and spectators is not only exciting but heightens the adrenaline as the 4 wheel drive vehicles navigate across and compete on vehicle performance when it comes to enduring tough terrain.
The event is organized by The Rhino Ark Charitable Trust mainly to raise proceeds towards conservation of Kenya’s Aberdare Ecosystem.
The check-in is at the Braeburn Primary School, Nanyuki.
*TBA-To be announced: Directions to the Rhino Charge venue will then be issued from there.