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SUMMARY:RAIN/RUIN by Phillip Lai
DESCRIPTION:Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai (b.1969\, Kuala Lumpur)\, bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us. \nThis will be the most significant institutional presentation of Lai’s work to date. Lai’s sculptures combine everyday objects with his own intensive re-makings of them to create a parallel imprint of the real world. Free entry. \nFor access information refer to venue’s website. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/rain-ruin/
LOCATION:Spike Island\, Spike Island 133 Cumberland Road\, Bristol\, BS1 6UX
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T103035Z
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SUMMARY:Feedback by Olukemi Lijadu
DESCRIPTION:Spike Island presents Feedback\, the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist\, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu. Developed through research in Chicago\, Lagos and Bristol\, the exhibition centres on a major new film commission marking a landmark in the artist’s moving image practice. \nThe film uses audio feedback as a metaphor for the circulation of rhythm\, memory and cultural codes within the African diaspora. Tracing the evolution of the drum from West African tradition to electronic music\, Lijadu explores how looping underpins not only music but collective memory and connection across continents and generations. \nA sound system completes the installation\, drawing from Bristol’s sound system culture and functioning as a physical metaphor for the amplification of histories\, voices and vibrations. Inspired by early abstract cinema\, Feedback embraces repetition\, tempo and visual rhythm\, subverting a Western-centric art history in the process. \nFeatured image: ‘Feedback’ works in progress (2025). Courtesy of the artist. \nABOUT OLUKEMI\nOlukemi Lijadu is a multi-disciplinary artist and DJ\, with a focus on moving image and sound. She was recently a recipient of London’s ICA Image Behaviour grant where she was commissioned to create and debut her most recent film-performance Guardian Angel.  \nIn 2018\, she graduated from Stanford as a masters student in Philosophy where she focused on African philosophical systems. Her academic background grounds her research-based approach to her artistic practice. Her work explores questions around music of the diaspora\, heritage and the complexity of feeling.\n\n@kemkemlij 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/feedback-by-olukemi-lijadu/
LOCATION:Spike Island\, Spike Island 133 Cumberland Road\, Bristol\, BS1 6UX
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260319T193703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T120105Z
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SUMMARY:A land as big as her skin by Mounira Al Solh
DESCRIPTION:Lebanese artist Mounira Al Solh invites you into a vivid world where ancient mythology collides with contemporary experience. In this exhibition\, she poignantly and playfully navigates a multitude of complex themes such as identity\, migration\, trauma\, inequality and gender. \nThis multidisciplinary exhibition includes her critically acclaimed Venice Biennale pavilion installation A Dance with her Myth from 2024\, taking visitors on a journey through Middle Eastern mythology to contemporary times. \nFeatured image: Mounira Al Solh artist portrait in the exhibition A land as big as her skin at Arnolfini\, 2026\nImage credit: Remco Merbis\, courtesy of Arnolfini\, Bristol \nFor all ages. \nFor access information refer to venue’s website. \nABOUT MOUNIRA \nMounira Al Solh is a Lebanese visual artist born in 1978\, whose multidisciplinary practice spans video\, painting\, drawing\, embroidery and installation. Her work often explores themes of migration\, displacement\, identity and the political turmoil affecting the Middle East\, particularly Lebanon and Syria.\n@mouniraalsolh
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/a-land-as-big-as-her-skin-by-mounira-al-solh/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T235959
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260320T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T103107Z
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SUMMARY:Returning by Jason Wesaw
DESCRIPTION:In this series of minimalist oil pastel drawings\, curated by Rainmaker Gallery\, Jason Wesaw reflects on reconnection\, resilience and the healing power of return. Through subtly textured surface and carefully chosen colour\, these meditative works unfold with quiet intensity. \nJason Wesaw is a multi-disciplinary artist\, educator\, and peacemaker. He is an enrolled member of the Potawatomi Nation in the Great Lakes region of the United States. His art practice spans many mediums including ceramics\, textiles and works on paper. @jasonwesaw
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/returning-by-jason-wesaw/
LOCATION:Rainmaker Gallery\, Rainmaker Gallery\, 140 Whiteladies Road\, Clifton\, Bristol\, BS8 2RS
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T235959
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20250917T143425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T065256Z
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SUMMARY:Queendom Rising: Portraits of Diaspora by George Netana
DESCRIPTION:Queendom Rising is a new photography exhibition by Bristol-based photographer George Netana celebrating women from Bristol’s diverse diaspora communities. \nThis portrait series is inspired by the artist’s lived experience as a mother of Māori daughters growing up in diaspora\, and explores how identity\, belonging\, and cultural memory are formed and sustained across generations and geographies. She has worked to bring individual voices into the frame while weaving together a shared story of resilience and connection. \nAt its heart\, the project recognises the contributions of women\, often the quiet architects of their communities\, whose acts of care\, leadership and creativity – however large or small – continue to shape and enrich Bristol’s cultural landscape. \nThis exhibition is part of DIASPORA! 26 \nAccessibility Information: \n\nRamped access: There is ramped access from both the front of the building and the rear yard.\nDisabled toilets: Accessible toilets are available on all floors of the building. \nTheatres: The adjoining theatre building is also accessible via a ramp and a lift. \nParking: On-street blue badge parking is available nearby\, and marked parking bays are clearly signed. However\, parking can be difficult on match days near Ashton Gate stadium. \nBus: The bus number 24 stops outside the Tobacco Factory. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/queendom-rising-portraits-of-diaspora/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Café Bar\, Bristol\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Our Members Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T102227Z
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SUMMARY:CRAZE WORLD by BÓLÁRINWÁ
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in West African cultural heritage\, CRAZE WORLD uses symbols\, figures and patterns to confront social issues such as racism\, police brutality and censorship. \nThe work in this collection reflects the belief that art plays a vital role in shaping public thought. It provides an opportunity for viewers to encounter these visual narratives and consider the role of creativity in addressing systemic injustice. \nAlso features artwork by Jho-an Paulin. \nFree and suitable for all ages. For access information refer to the venue’s website. \n\nABOUT BÓLÁRINWÁ \nBÓLÁRINWÁ is a Nigerian born artist-based in Bristol. His work blends geometric forms\, pop colours and motifs drawn from African spirituality and textiles\, creating a dialogue between tradition and modernity. \nInfluenced by the energy of artists like Basquiat\, the musical defiance of Fela Kuti and the streetwise commentary of Banksy\, his paintings reflect both personal and political narratives. \n@bolarti10e \nABOUT JHO-AN \nJho-an Paulin is a Brain Aneurysm Survivor\, Mother of 4. She has a passion for performance arts and\, more recently\, acrylic painting. Her main themes include nature\, memories of her hometown and upbringing\, and tranquility.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/craze-world/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Café Bar\, Bristol\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260422T131104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T131347Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Diaspora Island gathers Bristol-based artists with roots across the world\, weaving together perspectives on the human condition and the shifting meaning of home. Moving between folk tales\, dance\, and acts of resistance\, the exhibition traces how memory\, culture\, and activism intertwine to shape identity across borders. Curated by Emma Allen.\n\nWoven Narratives and Batik Flag making\, drop-in workshops daily\, 12-3 pm.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/voices-of-the-diaspora/
LOCATION:The Island Gallery\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2QD
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260320T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T144530Z
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SUMMARY:Spike Island Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:This hugely popular annual event gives you access to explore the studios\, see works-in-progress\, learn about different creative processes\, and buy unique work directly from the artists. The family-friendly programme includes events\, performances and workshops for you to test your own creative skills and experience artists’ ideas first-hand. In Spike Island’s galleries\, discover major exhibitions of contemporary art by international and South West-based artists. Free\, open to all. \nFor accessibility information refer to the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/spike-island-open-studio/
LOCATION:Spike Island\, Spike Island 133 Cumberland Road\, Bristol\, BS1 6UX
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260319T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123909Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is a monthly social and showcasing event open to anyone. It takes place in the Pervasive Media Studio every First Friday throughout the year except for August and January. As well as the chance to socialise in the Pervasive Media Studio\, attendees joining the event will also get to see a selection of work by some of our Studio community. Check back soon for ticket link. \nFor access information refer to venue’s website.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/first-fridays-watershed/
LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio\, Watershed\, BS1 5TX
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260414T105745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T093023Z
UID:9479-1777658400-1777658400@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Voices of DIASPORA! Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for the launch of the Voices of DIASPORA! exhibition\, curated by artist Emma Allen\, showing at The Island from 1-4 May. It is a chance to preview the work\, meet the practitioners involved\, including artists from the Black Creatives. This event takes place straight after the DIASPORA! 2026 Opening Ceremony. \nAge: 18+ \nVenue: The Island Gallery\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, BS1 2QD \nThe Island Gallery is located on the first floor of the building. Access is limited by two flights of stairs – please see our full accessibility document.⁠ \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-2026-exhibition-launch-party/
LOCATION:The Island Gallery\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2QD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T191500
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260319T181500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T085144Z
UID:7594-1777658400-1777662900@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:DIASPORA! 2026 Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Station for the launch of DIASPORA! 2026\, our city-wide celebration of cultural diversity through the arts. This event marks the official opening of the festival and offers an opportunity to gather with members of the Diverse Artists Network community. \nTo take part in a special celebration of the water with a 45-minute ceremony\, arrive for 6pm. \nFeaturing local artists and cultural representatives Cleo Lake\, Carol Sherman\, Tenzin Sangmo and many more. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-2026-launch-party/
LOCATION:The Station\, The Station\, Silver St\, Bristol BS1 2AG\, Bristol\, BS1 2AG
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260416T143012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T144015Z
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SUMMARY:Meditate & Create
DESCRIPTION:Explore safety\, support and grounding within your mind and body in this workshop embodying the earth element through creative visualisation. Over 2 hours\, you’ll be guided through embodied movement\, meditation\, pastel creation and reflective journaling\, and take home your own canvas picture. No experience needed. Tea\, mats and materials provided. Book your tickets here. \nFacilitated by Jazuela\, play therapist\, yoga practitioner and psychologist. \nVenue: The Greenhouse\, BS3 4NA (visit the venue’s website for access information)\nAge: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) \nABOUT JAZUELA\nJazuela is a yoga teacher and therapist specialising in therapeutic yoga and play therapy for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a BSc in Psychology\, an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and a postgraduate diploma in play therapy (PTUK)\, she brings a grounded\, evidence-informed approach to her work.\n@soleilsalutations
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/meditate-create/
LOCATION:The Greenhouse\, BS3 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260319T194156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T103240Z
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SUMMARY:Auntie Flo (full band show) + Moncaya LIVE
DESCRIPTION:With a unique electronic and jazz fusion\, Brian d’Souza’s Auntie Flo live band brings together a host of talented musicians from around the world to perform tracks spanning five acclaimed albums worth of material. Book tickets here.\n \nVenue: Strange Brew \nAges: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by adult) \nFor access information refer to venue’s website \n\nABOUT AUNTIE FLO \nAward-winning DJ and producer Brian d’Souza\, performing as Auntie Flo\, is widely recognised as introducing a more diverse musical palette to UK dance floors. Drawing on sounds from Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and beyond\, his genre-spanning sets celebrate musical exchange across cultures. \n@auntie._.flo \n\nABOUT MONCAYA \nMoncaya is a singer-songwriter and composer whose creations traverse multiple genres\, like indie folk\, electronic and experimental. Born in Spain and currently based in Mexico City\, her music blends the timeless essence of folk and world music with the freshness of electronic elements\, creating a powerful bridge between past and future. \nInspired by the life-giving force of nature\, Moncaya’s sophisticated vocal arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics create a space for contemplation and connection: a connection to ourselves\, each other\, and the world around us. \n@moncayamusic
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/auntie-flo-strange-brew/
LOCATION:Strange Brew\, 10-12 Fairfax St\, Bristol\, BS1 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260319T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T103429Z
UID:7626-1777665600-1777676400@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Faris Ishaq in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on an increasingly digitised world\, JASAD (Arabic for Body) draws from the breath-centred essence of the Nay (ca. 5\,000 BC) to create a distinctive solo setup. In this performance\, Faris Ishaq plays the Nay and a leg-mounted frame drum simultaneously. \nDrawing from his global jazz background\, Faris fuses original Tashbib melodies\, a percussive and improvisational Nay style\, with the improvisational language of jazz. Through a rich palette of extended Nay techniques such as percussive sounds\, multi-phonics and distinctive Nay effects\, Faris creates acoustic illusions that evoke the feel of electronic or looped textures while remaining fully acoustic. Get tickets here. \nFor accessibility information refer to the venue’s website. \nAbout Faris \nPalestinian Nay master\, percussionist and composer\, Faris Ishaq\, charts unexplored territories with the Nay\, an ancient Middle Eastern flute. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage\, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape. \n@farisishaq.music
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/faris-ishaq-in-concert/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Clifton\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260319T184847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T181324Z
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SUMMARY:Somatic DJ Set
DESCRIPTION:Head to the Pipe & Slippers on Stokes Croft for a stellar DJ set from Devon-born artist\, Somatic. No need to book\, just turn up. \nKnown for his boundary-defying sets\, Somatic blends global sounds ranging from   and Reggaeton to Jungle and Bollywood Bass. His track Fighting Fear has gained over 850k plays\, and his versatile approach has taken him to stages at Glastonbury\, Boomtown and clubs across India. \nABOUT SOMATIC \nBeyond the decks\, Somatic works as a sound engineer for Mr Scruff\, is a member of the Daytimers collective and designs audio for theatre and immersive screen formats. He runs the Sutra Sound System and hosts a residency on Subtle Radio. Alongside his mother\, he also curates the successful ‘Dance Against Racism’ event series in Exeter\, combining a passion for music with social consciousness. \n@somin.somatic \nAge: 18+ \nFor accessibility information contact the venue.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/somatic-the-pipe-slippers/
LOCATION:The Pipe and Slippers\, 118 Cheltenham Rd\, Montpelier\, Bristol\, BS6 5RW
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260426T155853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T131343Z
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SUMMARY:Afon Sistema with Mestre of Maracatu
DESCRIPTION:Mestre Gilmar Santana is a master of maracatu de baque virado from Igarassu\, Pernambuco\, Brazil\, and a direct heir of a long-standing family tradition. He is the grandson of Dona Mariu and the son of Dona Olga\, who passed this cultural knowledge through generations. Today\, he leads the Maracatu Estrela Brilhante de Igarassu\, a maracatu nation officially dated to 1824\, with oral history indicating even older origins.\n\nHe learned maracatu through lived experience\, growing up inside the tradition. His training came from observing\, practicing\, and participating with older generations in daily community life. Mestre Gilmar continues the tradition as it was taught to him\, preserving its practices\, values\, and community-based structure. His work is grounded in respect for elders and in passing knowledge to the next generations. He is also a luthier\, building and maintaining traditional instruments used in maracatu.\n\nHe also maintains the coco of Dona Olga\, a related cultural expression from the same community. In Igarassu\, maracatu and coco are closely connected and often practiced together.\n\nGilmar shares this tradition in Brazil and internationally while remaining rooted in his community. His strong voice and joyful presence bring people together and help keep this living tradition active as culture\, memory\, and resistance.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/maracatu/
LOCATION:The Canteen\, BS1 3QY
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112928
CREATED:20260323T183806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T103856Z
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SUMMARY:Marla Kether Presents: Kilengi Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Kilengi Dance Party is coming back to The Jam Jar this May. What better way to kick off DIASPORA! than at Bristol’s newest global bass party? \nCurated by DJ\, bassist and producer Marla Kether\, Kilengi is a celebration of dance music from the afrodiaspora. Expect Afro House\, Baile Funk\, Dembow\, Amapaino\, Kuduro\, GQOM\, Bubbling\, Bouyon and much more. We’re excited and delighted to have this amazing event on the programme – thanks Marla! \nBook tickets and see the full line-up on Headfirst. \n@marla_kether \nFor accessibility information please refer to the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/marla-kether-presents-kilengi-dance-party/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, Little Ann St\, Bristol\, BS2 9EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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