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Mwalimu Express : London’s original African family adventure

October 18, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

| Free

Karibu Sana,- Welcome – the Mwalimu Express session boasts an A to Z of Zanzibari and Algerian music.Duo Ouds – glorious ancient arabic lutes – are at the ready when Mohamed Issa Matona, Zanzibar’s ace multi instrumentalist – violin, qanoon, accordion and …Oud meets Algeria’s Yazid Fentazi, rocking guitarist and Oud specialist. Get set for a vibing  adventure into the sounds of  Stone Town and Algiers via London and Dar E Salaam

ScreenStation’s, Professor Bad Man Guroovy Andy Jones is in the house to talk you through a screening of his Classic, As Old As My Tongue The Myth and Life of Bi Kidude. Then Prof gives  a suspense filled glimpse of his follow up film I Shot Bi Kidude – Come along to find out more!

Plus regular Mwalimu favourites will be there…DJs Max  and Rita on the decks. Dance sessions for all the family with Lucy Angell John. the Open The Gate  African Market. Seth Bonti’s Oware Society on board games. Dom’s CD and t-shirt stall with all your World Music Network releases

Details

Date:
October 18, 2015
Time:
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/MwalimuExpress

Organiser

Mwalimu Express
Phone:
020 7613 7498
Website:
www.richmix.org.uk