Programme 2017

Saturday 21 October

12noon–1.00pm

Casamance

West African dance

Landing Mane teaches traditional Casamance West African dance movements, accompanied by live drums.

12noon–1.00pm

Singing and Africa Songs

Mema Arts

Songs from his native country Zimbabwe. The songs and harmonies he teaches are participatory, emotionally charged, uplifting and building people’s confidence in singing.

1.00–2.00pm

Africa Taster Lunch

Eat, mix and mingle on a culinary voyage through North, East and West Africa.

2.00–3.00pm

Kizomba Dance

Created in Angola, a stimulating and sensual dance style usually danced with a partner. Kizomba dance music is sung generally in Portuguese accompanied by an African rhythm.

2.30–3.35pm

Dances of the African Diaspora

A fun taster of some dances within the African Diaspora. Leading the participants on a dancing journey from traditional West African to more contemporary styles.

2.00–5.00pm

AfriFest Cabaret

The Pleasance Cabaret Bar will hosts an eclectic collection of poets, musicians and dancers. Hosted by comedian Nico Ndlovu, AfriFest presents a fantastic line-up of amazing talent. With hand-picked guests from the cream of the Scottish arts scene. You can expect a powerhouse of vocals, show-stopping tunes, astonishing dance, speciality acts and surprise guests in this feast of entertainment.

11.30am–1.00pm

Afrikids

Various short films presented by Africa in Motion film.

2.00-3.15pm

African Fashion on film

Various short films presented by Africa in Motion film.

3.30–4.45pm

Reimagining African Cityscapes

Various short films presented by Africa in Motion film.

8.00pm–1am

AfriFest Late

Saturday evening programme includes some of the best Scottish based singers and musicians around!
Fidelia Olili, Brina, Makossa, Rise Kagona & The Jit Jive Band, Samba Sene & Diwan

Sunday 22 October

12noon–1.00pm

Casamance

West African dance

Landing Mane teaches traditional Casamance West African dance movements, accompanied by live drums.

12noon–1.00pm

Drumming with Chief Chebe

Fun and upbeat Djembe drumming workshop brought to you by master drummer Suleman Chebe. This workshop also includes African songs/chants and other percussion instruments.

12noon–1.00pm

Singing and Africa Songs

Mema Arts

Songs from his native country Zimbabwe. The songs and harmonies he teaches are participatory, emotionally charged, uplifting and building people’s confidence in singing

1.00–2.00pm

Africa Taster Lunch

Eat, mix and mingle on a culinary voyage through North, East and West Africa

2.00–3.00pm

AfroCuban Dance workshop

Learn Salsa the CubanSalsaSchool way, the way it’s danced in the streets of Cuba. Through authentic Cuban Salsa and Afro-Cuban dance steps, you will meet new people to dance with and have a blast learning together.

2.30–3.30pm

AfroBeat Dance workshop

Joy Maria will lead you through a modern dance sequence leaving you with a better understanding of the movements associated with Afrobeats dancing

3.30–4.30pm

South African Dance workshop

Travel through South African history… Dance the war dance of a Zulu warrior. Learn the gentle dance of the Tswana tribe that pays tribute to the animal kingdom through movement and song. Enjoy the Gumboot dance and the rhythms created through stomping, clapping and boot slapping. Welcome to a world of fun!

2.00–5.00pm

AfriFest Cabaret

The Pleasance Cabaret Bar will hosts an eclectic collection of poets, musicians and dancers. Hosted by comedian Nico Ndlovu, AfriFest presents a fantastic line-up of amazing talent. With hand-picked guests from the cream of the Scottish arts scene. You can expect a powerhouse of vocals, show-stopping tunes, astonishing dance, speciality acts and surprise guests in this feast of entertainment.

4.00-5pm

Sankofa Dance Group (performance)

Sankofa Beats fuse dance traditions learnt on their travels across the continent to create exciting new choreographies – high energy djembe dances, rhythmic gumboot, mesmerising belly dances and more.

11.30am–1.00pm

Afrikids

Various short films presented by Africa in Motion film.

2 .00-3.15pm

African Fashion on film

Various short films presented by Africa in Motion film.

3.30 – 4.45pm

Reimagining African Cityscapes

Various short films presented by Africa in Motion film.

5.00pm

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