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. Drawing from his global jazz background, Faris fuses original Tashbib melodies, a percussive and… Continue Reading Faris Ishaq in Concert
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. Known 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… Continue Reading Somatic DJ Set
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… Continue Reading Afon Sistema with Mestre of Maracatu
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? Curated 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… Continue Reading Marla Kether Presents: Kilengi Dance Party
Join Circomedia in Portland Square this Early May Bank Holiday weekend for a fantastic, diaspora-led day of free, family friendly activities. No need to book, just turn up. The Circomedia team will be filling the square outside their St. Paul’s Church venue with joy and creativity. From participatory circus and performance workshops and shows, to… Continue Reading Circus in St Pauls
Ten African and Caribbean women across generations come together to sit, reflect and speak, opening a rare and intimate window into the stories, tensions and wisdom that pass between us. This workshop, led by Odiri Ighamre, marks the launch of Internal Conversations, a living exhibition woven from visual interviews, personal testimony, photography, academic insight, film… Continue Reading Internal Conversations
Tashi Shabdro is a popular Tibetan circle dance performed during festive and joyful occasions. Join a large group, led by artist Tenzin Sangmo, as you come together in celebration, promoting happiness, social connection and friendship. ABOUT TENZIN Tenzin Sangmo is a Bristol-based artist with a passion for sharing Tibetan culture with wider communities across the… Continue Reading Dance Day at The Island Dance Space: Tashi Shabdro Tibetan Dance Workshop
A creative craft workshop open to all ages, where participants use recycled materials and textiles to create a flag or banner that represents and celebrates themselves and their identity, however they see it. Led by textile artist Ruth Ramsay. Visit the venue’s website for accessibility information. Venue: Easton Community Centre, Kilburn St, Easton, Bristol BS5 6AW… Continue Reading Flag Up Your Identity – Easton Community Centre
5 venues, 8 Stages and 15 hours of music from all around the world. All day and night, you can expect all of the regular global sounds you know and love, including but not limited to dub, soukous, reggaeton, salsa, highlife & afrobeat. Now across 5 venues, Jam On The Horizon takes place at The… Continue Reading Jam on the Horizon
Join musician Alphonse Daudet Touna for a steel pan workshop exploring African Caribbean melodies and rhythms. By the end of the session, participants will come together to play a short tune as an ensemble. No experience needed, just turn up. This event is part of Jam on the Horizon, 15 hours of music from around the… Continue Reading Steel & Beats
Join artist Marina Moreno for an online talk exploring her practice, with a focus on collaboration and socially engaged work. Marina will also introduce an exciting opportunity for DAN artists to collaborate on a new project centred on migration, displacement and transnationalism. Joining details will be shared after you book. ABOUT MARINA MORENO Marina Moreno… Continue Reading DIASPORA! Online: Connecting Across Borders: Collaboration, Migration & Socially Engaged Practice
Side eYe is excited to be delivering a workshop on storytelling and world-making. They’ll be working through different mediums of art, seeing how you can incubate your creativity using collages and responding to stimuli. There will be opportunities for creative writing and art creation, and resources to develop yourself will be shared in the session.… Continue Reading Storytelling & World-making
