Vqee: Halua album launch
Denmark based-Kenyan singer VQEE launched her debut album in Alliance Francaise Gardens Nairobi 21st May with her 10-man band.
The 15-track album HALUA, is made in a genre she describes as Afro pop with obvious Kenyan sounds.
According to a statement from Gatwitch records, the album took three years to complete with producer Claus Seest.
Launch review on Nairobi Living Blog:
nairobiliving.com/component/content/article/19-blog/545-v…
Location: Alliance Francaise Gardens, Nairobi
Golborne Rd Festival 2010
Legendary musician and singer Reem Kelani was joined by flamenco guitarist Fadi Waked for an inspirational session of alternative Palestinian music.
As part of the 2010 Golborne Festival – a day of food, entertainment, arts, crafts, music and dancing celebrating the diversity of West London’s renowned Golborne Road – Maramia Cafe is proud to present the sounds and flavours of Palestine.
VQEE: HALUA album launch
Denmark based-Kenyan singer VQEE launched her debut album in Alliance Francaise Gardens Nairobi 21st May with her 10-man band.
The 15-track album HALUA, is made in a genre she describes as Afro pop with obvious Kenyan sounds.
According to a statement from Gatwitch records, the album took three years to complete with producer Claus Seest.
Launch review on Nairobi Living Blog:
nairobiliving.com/component/content/article/19-blog/545-v…
Location: Alliance Francaise Gardens, Nairobi
Related Links:
Vqee Myspace : http://www.myspace.com/vqeemusic
cdbaby : https://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/VQEE
Kikoi Photoshoot – Hell’s Gate, Kenya
Kikoi Photoshoot – Hell’s Gate, Kenya
Hell’s Gate National Park lies south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, north west of Nairobi and is named after a narrow break in the cliffs, once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley.The park was established in 1984.
Attractions include the Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower columns and Hell’s Gate Gorge. The national park is also home to three geothermal power stations at Olkaria. The park is equipped with three basic campsites and includes a Masai Cultural Center, providing education about the Maasai tribe’s culture and traditions.
The Shoot
models: Pauline & Scolla, styling: Wairimu
photography: David Mbiyu & Antony Njoroge
traditional accessories selection: Jemtai additional accessories: Urban Mpire (Nairobi)
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The new commission for the Fourth Plinth is Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, by Anglo-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. This was unveiled in Trafalgar Square on 24 May 2010.
The artwork is the first commission on the Fourth Plinth to reflect specifically on the historical symbolism of Trafalgar Square, which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, and will link directly with Nelson’s column. It is also the first commission by a black British artist.
The ship’s 37 large sails are made of exuberant and richly patterned textiles commonly associated with African dress and symbolic of African identity and independence. The history of the fabric reveals that they were inspired by Indonesian batik design, mass produced by the Dutch and sold to the colonies in West Africa. Tying together historical and global threads and traversing Oceans and Continents, the work considers the complexity of British expansion in trade and Empire, made possible through the freedom of the seas that Nelson’s victory provided.
Yinka Shonibare says his piece will reflect the story of multiculturalism in London:
www.london.gov.uk/fourthplinth/
601: May 2010
- Fashion 4 Africa
- Virgin London Marathon 2010
- Africa Weekender
Fashion 4 Africa
The event comprised of fashion competition, live music from Senegalese, Gambian and Congo Musicians co-ordinated by Eric Soul of Afro Groove and comedy. The objective is to combine all aspects of African culture, fashion, travel, arts, music, and languages etc.
At The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall
This showcase is …from the study focusing on the tourism of African fashion from all 53 states in Africa. The event will consist of fashion, live music and comedy show combined as a fundraising tool to sponsor:
1 non qualified designer a place at the Fashion Retail Academy of which is patronised by Sir Philip Green of Topshop alongside of high street brands, Next, Tescos and M&S.
1 qualified designer will be granted a platform for international exposure in Africa.
The night was hosted by Eddie Kadi & Tashie Jackson
For more info & other photos: www.fashion4africa.org
Fashion4Africa 2010
Fashion4Africa 2010
The event comprised of fashion competition, live music from Senegalese, Gambian and Congo Musicians co-ordinated by Eric Soul of Afro Groove and comedy. The objective is to combine all aspects of African culture, fashion, travel, arts, music, and languages etc.
At The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall
This showcase is from the study focusing on the tourism of African fashion from all 53 states in Africa. The event will consist of fashion, live music and comedy show combined as a fundraising tool to sponsor:
1 non qualified designer a place at the Fashion Retail Academy of which is patronised by Sir Philip Green of Topshop alongside of high street brands, Next, Tescos and M&S.
1 qualified designer will be granted a platform for international exposure in Africa.
The night was hosted by Eddie Kadi & Tashie Jackson
For more info: www.fashion4africa.org