Amani Live
Event description
Amani Live is a monthly contemporary African music event in the relaxed surroundings of the Picturehouse Bar at Band on the Wall. Join us on the first Sunday each month for music, storytelling, spoken word, dance, visual art and food from the African diaspora. No need to book, just drop-in.
Bigger and better, this year’s Amani Live will share some of the hottest new talent from the North West taking you on a journey of discovery into the myriad of traditional and contemporary art forms from the African continent and beyond.
From the traditional sounds of Congolese Soukous, Tanzanian Taarab, Cameroonian Makosa, Rwandan Intore, Schelles’ Segasega, Algerian Rai, Caribbean Islands’ Zouk, Western Africa Highlife, Zimbabwean Jit, Angolan Anzoto to contemporary crossover genres such as Afro-Jazz, African World Music, African Classical, R&B and Hip Hop, Amani Live offers a snapshot of the huge cultural influence of Africa.
This month’s featured artists and performers are:
Afrika Love
A collaborative live Zimbabwean music between AFICI Projects and ARIMBA MARIMBA
Irresistibly groovy beats from the Southern regions of Africa using traditional instruments including Marimba, vocals, percussions and dance.
Chanje Nkunda
Modern star piet, Chanje Nkunda will perform some of her prominent pieces which are being acclaimed nationally and internationally.
Marechal Nekongo
Introducing the combatant artist with his revolutionary messages of liberation and hope; a perfect fusion of authentic Congolese Soukous and contemporary Congolese Diaspora music.
From as little as £1, you can also savour African cuisine including vegetarian versions of the famous Cameroon Poulet DG and Rwandan Bitoke and BBQ fish and meat plus exotic plantain crisps and bichaichai tea.
For further information please contact Amani Creatives on 07868 591 070 / 07950 500 267 or email: amaniplatnet@gmail.com
Additional Information
Venue: Band on the Wall, 29 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ
Date: 1 May
Times: 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Price: £5 (under 12's free)