Democracy in Dakar at the Toronto African Film & Music Festival
August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
TAFMF is dedicated to celebrating African culture and history. TAFMF showcases the works of filmmakers and musicians from over 50 countries, in Africa, with the emphasis on film and music produced within the African continent.
MASHOKO! THE SPOKEN WORD EVENT
August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
MAGAMBA PRESENTS…
MASHOKO! THE SPOKEN WORD EVENT
22 AUGUST 2009
3PM TILL AFTER 6PM
FREE ENTRY
MANNENBERG JAZZ CLUB
FIFE AVENUE SHOPS
FEATURING…
THE PEOPLES PODIUM
MASHOKO YOUTH
P.S.P
BATSIRAI
UPMOST AND STAN
OUTSPOKEN AND THE ESSENCE(straight from bushfire festival swaziland)
COMRADE FATSO AND CHABVONDOKA(straight from south african festivals and shows)
“OUR WORD IS OUR WEAPON”
Breaking News!!
Magamba now has a partnership with The Lounge, Bulawayo’s premier spoken word event. So each month will alternate between having artists from The Lounge at Mashoko and vice versa. Through the exchange we aim to strengthen the two cities’ radical minds and to inspire new, cutting edge poetry. Coz our words are our only weapons, comrades!
Estillo Hip-Hop at The Maysles
August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
ESTILO HIP HOP chronicles the lives of Eli Efi, Guerrillero Okulto, and Magia, three hip hop activists from Brazil, Chile and Cuba who firmly believe that hip hop can change the world. These three inspirational leaders mobilize young people to become politically active. However as the stakes assume greater risks, the leaders are faced with challenges and have to make life-altering decisions that ultimately impact the course of their lives and of the hip hop movement.
Loira Limbal, Vee Bravo (2009) 56 Min
The Maysles Cinema
343 Malcolm X Blvd.
(Between 127th and 128th Street)
Mayslesinstitute.org
For Reservations:
Cinema@mayslesinstitute.org
or
212-582-6050
$10 Suggested Donation
Heal The Hood Breakdance Competition in South Africa
August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Heal the Hood (www.healthehood.org) is putting on the First Ever All-African Breakdancing Championships in Cape Town next week, and the winning team will be sent to Germany to compete in the World Championships. Please consider purchasing tickets for youth and their family members who otherwise could not afford to attend. Each ticket is 50 Rands, which is the equivalent of a little more than $6. You can purchase tickets at http://www.computicket.com/web/event/african_hip_hop_indaba/18903599 .
Eternia to Rock with MC Lyte Sept 4th!
August 19, 2009 | 1 Comment
She just doesn’t stop! 
One of our favorite MCs is back again but this time at Sputnik in Brooklyn with none other than MC Lyte! Big up!
Check the info below!
Surprise Screening of Democracy in Dakar in NYC – Aug 15th
August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Our friends at the Maysles Theater in Harlem will be screening Democracy in Dakar this Saturday! Check below for more info:
Saturday,
August 15
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
My Favorite Rapper Wears a Skirt: Interview with Eternia
August 13, 2009 | 2 Comments
1) Where are you From and how did you become involved in hip hop?
I am Canadian (my mom’s side were pioneers of English/Scottish descent, my father is Turkish/Assyrian & moved to Canada as a teenager). My brother introduced me to Hip Hop when I was around 8-yrs-old. I been rappin’ pretty much every since. It was very second nature. Nobody told me in Ottawa, Ontario that a lil white-ish girl rappin’ in the 80s was weird :-p ha
Homegrown Hip-Hop from Ghana Hits the Bronx!
August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
West Africa has a long-standing tradition of traveling storytellers known as Griots (pronounced GREE oh), who combine poetry, music, and oral history. In Ghana, a group of young Africans are continuing this legacy and have captured the attention of international audiences.
Zimbabwe meets Namibia at House of NsAkO
August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Friday the 7th of August sees Africa’s young music exports putting their beloved countries on the spot in South Africa. The two talented musicians have toured extensively in the African Continent and abroad selling Africa’s music to the masses. The great musicians in question are Elemotho from Namibia and Comrade Fatso & Chabvondoka from Zimbabwe. Houses of NsAkO, which is cosy and nicely decorated with African accessories, will be roaring like a true African Lion when these two young men get on stage.
