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Rise of the Griots: Black Music UK feat Robin Walker Book Lanuch
October 20, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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IT’S OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY! AND WE’RE DOING IT BIG!!!
SPOKEN WORD at its FINEST, where the ART meets the MOVEMENT. We bring you the ancient tradition of the Griot through the artistry of the finest Spoken Word Artists, Poets. Vocalists & MC’s. Complimenting the artistry, Every month – Your Host, ShakaRa Speaks & invited guest presenters, historians, social & cultural scientists, activists and experts will drop knowledge on a range of themes; historic, contemporary & futuristic.
This Months ‘theme: History of Black Music UK
Robin Walker (Author of the Classic “When We Ruled”) is by far the most prolific Black Studies teacher in the UK. We celebrate the launch of his new book, “History of Black Music UK” with a cipher including some of the finest artists representing our global Music tradition on these shores!
Featured Griots:
Native Sun
Presentations by ROBIN WLAER
STAT TUNED FOR FULL LINE UP!
Hosted By: ShakaRa Speaks
Date: Fri 20th Oct 2017
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: MAAT TEMPLE, 366a High Rd, London N17 9HT, UK
Tickets: £10 in adv MOTD
Tickets & Info: http://www.shakaraspeaks.com/riseofthegriots/
Food & Refreshment available
STALLS SPACES!!!
We have 3 Spaces for Stalls going on a 1st come 1st serve basis. to book please contact 07896462408
