Sahra Halgan is performing on the occasion of the International Woman’s day

[Jacaylbaro]

Sahra Halgan is performing at Open the Gate on this Wednesday on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. On this international event, Sahra Halgan is representing Somaliland and thus needs to have our support. I would advice all of you who have time this Wednesday evening to attend this event and show support to Sahra Halgan’ patriotic example.

 

What: Art, film, Music, Dance and Spoken Word

When: Wednesday 16 March 2011, 08:00pm – 12:00 midnite

Where: Open the Gate, 33-35 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BJ

 

- In Celebration of International Women’s Month

 

Our line-up of guest artists includes

 

Eric Soul aka AFROGROOV [DJ]

Originally from Rwanda, this DJ does not simply represent a fusion of Central and East African heritage, he also creates a new borderless global vision inspired by an Afropean.

Twitter: twitter.com/afrobysoul | DJ Mix: official.fm/afrogroov

Sahra Halgan [singer]

A great singer, Sahra Halgan’s unique vocal identity Characteristic of Africa is mingling of influences, her voice surprised by its flexibility, tone and originality, combining throaty voice, inflections tribal dinghies and Oriental ornamentation.

(Sahra ) becomes” the Fighting Sahra (Sahra Halgan), thus the nickname radio

independence of the country. In a tense political and social context, she fled the country in 1992. Since her arrival in France, Sahra Halgan staged her career and her family’s musical heritage with the complicity of African musicians based in Lyon. After the release of her debut album in 2009, she danced all around Europe and the world.

 

A true ambassador for her country music, With lightness and emotionally charged performances, it is the vibrant echo of Somaliland and also sings of love, peace and celebration. On stage, the great voice of East Africa with incredible stage presence has a way of taking the audience on an amazing journey…

Womex: womex.com/sahrahalgan

Mariama Ndiaye [Performer]

A performer and facilitator of African based movement and healing dance. For over ten years she has taught workshops in Hungary, Vienna, Germany and now giving women only classes at Open The Gate.

 

Her classes include opportunities for student to experience there own natural movement, feminine nature, spirit, sense of humor through improvisation and learn about technique and posture. She encourages student to connect with African culture through dances, drumming and songs which is related to this rich history.

 

Campbell X [Filmmaker]

An award-winning filmmaker and has written/produced and directed Stud Life an urban queer feature film which is currently in post-proeduction.

 

Campbell’s films include the award-winning BD Women (1994), Viva Tabatha (1996) and Paradise Lost (2003). She made Broken Chain (2008) a BBC/Film collaboration. Other titles include the award-winning Legacy (2006) which explores the lasting impact of slavery on Black families and Fem (2007), a butch homage to queer femininity.

 

Twitter: twitter.com/CampbellX | Website: blackmanvision.com

 

Film Screening:

- Legacy (17 mins GB 2006)

 

A single screen video installation which explores the lasting impact of slavery on Black families.

 

more info: www.kuduarts.org

Please RSVP Kinsi to book your place

 

£5 @ the door

 

kinsi.kudu@talk21.com

07949534402

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