PADEAP presents…

KUUMBA: CREATIVITY

To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, to leave our Community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

(The Sixth principle of Kwanzaa)

CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ARTS WORKSHOPS

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 14-19

JAZZ: Saturday 16th February Empirical and Muntu Valdo

Exploring the African Roots of Jazz through Conversation, Demonstration and Participation

Empirical are an upcoming jazz ensemble based in London. They have won numerous awards in the past year and have been hailed by Courtney Pine as the most exciting jazz band to come out of the UK. www.myspace.com/empiricalmusic

Muntu Valdo is an amazing Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who now resides in London. www.muntuvaldo.com

VISUAL ARTS: Saturday 16th March Gloria Ojulari Sule

A tour through the world of Contemporary African Art and an opportunity to work on a canvas to take home.

Gloria is a Community Artist based in Bristol who exhibits, undertakes commissions of all kinds - paintings, installations, street art - and facilitates workshops throughout the UK. www.gloarts.co.uk

WRITTEN/SPOKEN WORD: Saturday 12th April Rommi Smith

Creative writing, drama activities and discussion that will look at issues of justice and human rights for Africa and African people worldwide.

Rommi is a poet and playwright. She has held numerous residencies both nationally and internationally, including most recently, Parliamentary Writer in residence. This role involved an exploration of the Parliamentary act to abolish the slave trade. This is the first post of its kind in history. www.rommi-smith.co.uk

All workshops will run from 10.30am-3.30pm at Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham. As they are part of a three year European Union funded project, we are able to offer them at a cost of only £5 per participant. Limited places, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Email: tonia@padeap.net, tel: 0208 375 3544/0797 1779732

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