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2008African inspired Spoken Word workshopsBritish Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
FREE
Call & Response is an event exploring the African collections
at the British Museum through discussion, spoken word, music and
visual art.
The day will include a presentation by British Museum curator
Chris Spring and guided tours of the Sainsbury Africa Galleries.
Participants then have the opportunity to work with inspirational
African-centred artists to produce their responses:
Spoken Word - Call & Response workshop facilitated by Ebele
(www.ebele.co.uk)
Music - Call & Response workshop facilitated by Tunde Jegede
(www.tundejegede.com)
Visual Art - Call & Response workshop facilitated by Alvin
Kofi (www.colourandmovement.co.uk/AlvinKofi/alvin.htm)
N.B Pre- booking is required. Please clearly state your
workshop choice as above. One workshop per person suitable for age
16 and above. Musicians will be required to bring their own
instruments and all participants are advised to bring lunch.
For further information go to www.africabeyond.org.uk or
www.myspace.com/africabeyond
To book call the British Museum Box Office on
020 7323 8181
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