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Black History Studies in association with the Marcus Garvey Library presents 'Sankofa Saturdays*' with a   

Presentation on

'AFRICAN HERITAGE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC'

followed by the screening of

'THE BLACK MOZART IN CUBA'

Saturday 14th June 2014


 

'AFRICAN HERITAGE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC'   

 

Music is an important part of our cultural heritage. In this presentation, Black History Studies will uncover the hidden contributions of musicians and composers of African descent to the genre of classical music.   

 

'THE BLACK MOZART IN CUBA'

Joseph Boulogne, Le Chevalier de St George, was a Black classical composer and violin virtuoso born in Guadeloupe in the mid 18th century. The son of a Senegalese enslaved African and a French nobleman, he achieved enormous success as a musician, fencer, and military man. Yet, when he died in 1799, he was all but erased from history due in part to Napoleon's efforts.

   

The Black Mozart in Cuba documentary is the latest act in the rehabilitation of the memory of this extraordinary human being. The film skillfully combines biographical information with performances of his works. In this documentary, Cuba dedicates a week of cultural activities to his memory and welcomes Saint Georges as "a great hero of the Caribbean."


There will be a Q&A after the screening.

Mali's Mamadou Diabate plays the kora 
Mali's Mamadou Diabate plays the kora
 
 
 
THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
    

The screening will take place on SATURDAY 14TH JUNE 2014 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.       


This event will be held at the Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, Tottenham, London, N15 4JA. Nearest Tube: Seven Sisters Station. Nearest Mainline: Bruce Grove Station. Buses: 123, 149, 230, 243, 259, 279, 318, 341, 349, 476, W4. Parking available on site  


Doors open at 4.30pm.     

 

Admission is FREE. Donations will be welcomed.    

 

Hot food and Refreshments will be on sale.

 

Places for this film screening are limited so if you are interested in attending please reply as soon as possible to acknowledge your place.

 

Please confirm via email info@blackhistorystudies.com how many of you will be attending this event. Please can you also notify any cancellations made after confirmation. 

 

*Sankofa Saturdays is a new series of events by Black History Studies held on Saturday's at the Marcus Garvey Library in Tottenham

  
Regards,  

Charmaine Simpson 
Chief Executive Officer 

  

  

Black History Studies
Educating the community to educate themselves
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Email: info@blackhistorystudies.com   


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