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
Come and explore the work of the Diverse Artists Network, the Bristol-based development agency behind the DIASPORA! festival, through this exciting exhibition: Out of Many. Founded in 2020 by Deasy Bamford and Vandna Mehta, DAN acts as a bridge between artists, venues and audiences across the South West. Experience this vibrant collection from talented regional… Continue Reading Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition
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
Join Medea for this Persian dance taster workshop focused on popular and accessible dances from Iran. This session offers an introduction to the movements and rhythms of Persian dance in a supportive setting. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, come along to learn the steps and enjoy the music of this cultural… Continue Reading Dance Day at The Island Dance Space: Try Persian Dance & Have Fun
Five women from completely different backgrounds bring their own unique solo performances to this showcase. Taking place in an empty shop unit in The Galleries, transformed into a makeshift theatre, each show allows women of different diasporas to take up space and tell their story. This DIASPORA! event is part of Compass Presents’ A Love… Continue Reading A Love Letter to Broadmead: Five Women, One Show
