During the month of September, the programme "UNSUNG Sheroes & Heroes of Afrikan Heritage" by Dynamix CIC is in residence at Star & Shadow. The programme includes an exhibition, art commissions, workshops, and a film season.

http://www.dynamixcic.org/unsung/

 

The programme's and exhibition's OPENING NIGHT (free entrance) is on 6th September at 6pm, followed by the first night of the film season AFROFUTURISM (ticketed, see details below).

 

UNSUNG celebrates the lives and achievements of some of the doers and makers who have changed or are changing the world, and who should be household names by now but have not been given the recognition they deserve. These inspiring role models show the inherent power and richness of the Afrikan continent and its people. 

 

This programme also particularly aims to involve and be accessible to people of Afrikan heritage living in the North East.

 

The programme includes a number of linked events and opportunities taking place during this time at the venue, many of which are also free to access. 

 

Read below for the exciting events and experiences taking place this month:

 

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Sound-Art Installation "Patchwork" by Oz Peters

UNSUNG commissioned local Senegalese-born artist and musician Oz Peters to produce an interactive sound installation in part of the Star and Shadow building. With sounds from the Afrikan continent and its diaspora, speeches of liberation leaders, and new compositions by Oz which you can mix together, this engaging and atmospheric piece allows to create a unique live musical soundscape throughout the space.

Oz will hold an artist talk about his piece on Thursday 13th September, starting from 18.00. The talk is free and will be followed by 2nd film night ART & POLITICS (ticketed):

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FILM SCREENINGS // Afrikan Cinema

UNSUNG includes a season of weekly screenings of films about and by Afrikans from the continent and diaspora. 

Entry: £6/£5 (concessions or members)

 

Thu 06 Sept // AFROFUTURISM - 19.30

* Pumzi (Wanuri Kahiu, Kenya / South Africa, 2009) 

* Space is the Place (John Coney, USA, 1974)

 

Thu 13 Sept // ART & POLITICS - 19.30

* It Takes One To Know One (Abdulrahman Abu Zayd DeGale, Sudan / UK, 2011) 

* Bamako (Abderrahmane Sissako, France/Mali/USA, 2006)

 

Thu 20 Sept // PAST & PRESENT - 19.30

* Touki Bouki (Djibril Diop Mambéty, Senegal, 1973) 

* Mille Soleils (Mati Diop, France, 2013)

 

Thu 27 Sept // SOCIAL CHANGE - 19.30

* This Isle is full of Noises (Abdulrahman Abu Zayd DeGale, Sudan/UK, 2017)

* Sandaga Circus (Majaw Njaay, Senegal, 2018 - commissioned by UNSUNG)

* La noire de... // Borom Sarret (Ousmane Sambène, Senegal, 1965 / 1963)

 

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WORKSHOPS // Getting involved!

 

UNSUNG is holding two free workshops for young people, artists, teachers and other educators. If you are interested in any taking part, please contact: rosa@dynamixcic.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/1920864581362281/

 

* Sun 16th Sept // Forum Theatre 

 

This workshop will introduce participants to ‘Forum Theatre’ and looking at how this could be used as a tool to unpick and challenge prejudice and institutional racism in the North East.

 

* Sun 23rd September // Creative Mentorships 

 

This workshop if for young people of Afrikan Heritage who are interested in pursuing careers in the creative industries. It will provide inspiration and an opportunity to learn from established professionals of Afrikan Heritage, as well as being the beginning of a mentorship programme for a number of young people of Afrikan Heritage.

 

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CLOSING PARTY

 

The programme will end with a celebratory party on 29th September, featuring local music sheroes Hannabiell & Yilis and young talents of Afrikan heritage, as well as plenty of Afrikan food and a whole evening of dancing to Afrikan beats!

Opening time: 19.00

Entry fee: £10 (or free for asylum seekers and refugees)

 

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UNSUNG is directed by Dynamix CIC, curated by Attaya Projects and supported by Star & Shadow and Bang On Print, with support from the Arts Council England.