Afro Arts Festivalen i Bergen (BAAF)

BAAF

AFRO ARTS FESTIVALEN I BERGEN Ubuntu - Because of HER, we can!

ÅRLIG UNIKT AFRIKANSK ARRANGEMENT I BERGEN ÅPENT FOR ALLE GRUPPER FRA NORGE OG UTLANDET.

PB 89, 5803 Sentrum Bergen, Norway T: +47 968 26 995 www.baafest.org

Sep. 16-22, 2019

WE’RE PROUD TO PLAY OUR PART

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The founding idea behind the Afro Arts festival in Bergen was and is that the programme would broadly represent the nature of an UBUNTU driven community, in particular by showing our engagement with educating people about Africa and various cultures the continent has. This is something we still value highly, along with our desire to open up this opportunity to the residents of Bergen and the region, as well as our own staff. The festival, therefore, is open to all, and I look forward to seeing you there. - Regi:Simba

Den BAAF er Bergen, Vestland største Afro Arts, Ubuntu kultur festival og skjer i samarbeid med alle scenene for dans i Bergen og omegn, så vel som på nye og uventede arenaer.BAAF skal styrke Afro Arts og samtidsdans som kunstart i Norge gjennom et årlig festivalprogram av høy kunstnerisk

FESTIVALEN PRESENTERES FOR DEG AV SIMBA ARTS

BAAF presenterer sterke, kreative stemmer fra Norge og utland, gir varige inntrykk til et bredt publikum og tilbyr unike muligheter for faglig utvikling og samarbeid. BAAF skal uunnværlig møteplass for å se, delta i og snakke om Afro Arts, kultur, samtidsdans, menneskehet, mangfold og inkludering.

STØTTET AV: KULTURRÅD BERGEN KOMMUNE

Cafe Sanaa Fana kulturhus

Musikkpaviljongen Billetter Voksne selges i døren.

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Simbarashe N.Fulukia

Caroline Rufaro Tedi

Philimon Chigwida

Robert January

Takieddine Chanouf

Ennias Rhappozzoh

Gift Mhlanga

Silvie Alonga

Freedom Kime

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AFRO MARIMBA

Passer fra ca. 3 år pluss voksne.

MON - LØR 16 - 21.Sep Fra kl 13 MUSIKKPAVILJON GEN

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DJ REAGAN

DJ PEPE

DJ ZACH THE MAC

16 - 18.SEP kl. 13 @ MUSIKKPAVILJON GEN

A F R I K A I N T H E PA R K E N

U N L I M I T E D TA S T E O F

DJ SKY

AFRO STORY KONSERT

MAGOU NAWE SELLOU’ART

Bli med på konsert, trommeverksted på Musikkpaviljongen!

Det blir interaktiv rytmekonsert med trommer, vekslings sang og dans. Barna får spille trommer og danse fra Elfenbenskysten.

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Join us for a concert, drum workshop at the Music Pavilion! There will be interactive rhythm concert with drums, alternating song and dance. Kids get to play drums and dances from the Ivory Coast.

Passer fra ca. 3 år pluss voksne.

MON . 16.09 KL 18.00 MUSIKKPAVILJON GEN GRATIS!

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FOYER

FANA KULTURHUS GRATIS Inngang!

18:00 - 18:45

Meet & Greet + Afro food, market & exhibhition

18:45 - 19:00

Spoken word “UBUNTU - Because of HER, we can!” // #GZE

FANA KULTURHUS STORSALEN 19:00 - 19:10

Welcome remarks Simba Arts

19:10 - 19:25

Contemporary dance // Figure-ring Artists: Robert January, Ennias Rhappozzoh, Takidine Chonouf, Simbarashe Norman Fulukia & Gift Mhlanga

19:25 - 19:35

Opening remarks // Rådgiver Sindre Sætre // Bergen kommune

19:35 - 19:45

Marimba & Mbira Music // Simba Arts

19:45 - 20:00

Afro dance and music // Sabar Sabar Rekk

20:00

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21:00 - 23:00

UnLimited Taste of Afrika Midnight Jam // All artists & passionate lovers of Afro Dance, Music & Cultures.

PROGRAM

OFFICIAL OPENING

TORS 19.09

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WORK IN PROGRESS FIGURE-RING

TORS 19.09 K L 19 .10 FANA KULTURHUS

EXPLORES THE LIMITATIONS AND STRUGGLES THAT WE ENCOUNTER AS WE LABOR TOWARDS BECOMING WHO WE WERE MADE TO BE. COME EXPLORE AND DEBATE OUR WORK IN PROGRESS,

GRATIS Inngang!

This is a showcase of a work in progress from our research project, Figure-ring the State of dance, the role of Bergen based performing artists with immigrant backround.

SØN 22.09 KL 18.00 FANA KULTURHUS Pris: kr. 150,- f or Vok sen Kr 75,-for barn og unge.

Selges i døren.

Questioning/Challenging the expected and non-expected margins of art and culture of dance/art, behavior within Bergen city seen as a laboratory for experimentation, known for its boldness and being open to new impulses (New voices).

Artists: Ennias Rhappozzoh, Robert January, Takieddine Chanouf, Vasylyna Kharchevka, Gift Mhlanga & Simbarashe

Co-produced by Simba Arts, Fana kulturhus, Carte Blanche, BIT Teatergarasjen & Cornerteater

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SABAR SABAR REKK “SIMBA ARTS’ GUESTS”

AFRO FOLK DANSE & MUSIIKK IT’S NOT AFRO-DANCE UNTIL THE HEART HAS SMILED, MIND ENGAGED AND THE SPIRIT HAS SANG!

TORS 19.09 KL 19.45 FANA KULTURHUS GRATIS Inngang!

Sabar Sabar Rekk coming all the way from Malmö, Sweden, and will give you a spectacular dance and music experience with rhythms from Senegal, West Africa, that you will never forget! Energy, joy, explosiveness and precision in a fast-paced professional-level show by some of the best artists from Senegal and Sweden. "

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T A B A N K A - (OSLO)

RHYTHM,ROOTS&REVOLUTION

En hardtslående danseforestilling ved Tabanka Dance Ensemble fra Oslo, med identitet som bakteppe. I denne forestillingen er det våre indre motivasjoner som får gjennomgå. Det er kampen om selvopprettholdelse, overlevelse, selvdefinisjon og identitet som vil utfolde seg gjennom dans.

FRE. 20.09 KL 19.00 FANA KULTURHUS Pris: kr. 150,- f or Vok sen / Kr 75,-for barn og unge. Selges i døren.

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UHURU KONSERT

MAGOU SAMB & DAKAR TRANSE Join us for Uhuru concert: a fundraiser for Simba Arts (a celebration of Freedom efforts) with Senegalese guitarist and singer based in Paris.Magou proposes a folk from the '' ndeup '', traditional rhythm "Lebou" (the fishermen of Dakar) where songs, dances and percussions mix and whose practice can go as far as the trance mystical. Raucous and powerful voice, tinted guitar playing of Mandingo tradition, mbalax, blues ... Magou has also created a repertoire of tales showing the virtues of animist traditions in the preservation of nature.

He shows and confirms to the African and European audience that he is above all a scene-man and a great singer. We can discern his voice between all and his texts in wolof, French or English have their roots in life, emotions and sharing experiments.

In Magou & Dakar Transe’s new album {Dom Adama}, is a dedication to global warming ! The impact of humans on nature!

/// FRE 20.09 DØRER ÅPNER kl. 20.00 KONSERT KL 23.00 CAFE SANAA Inngang ved donasjon

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LØR 21.09

KL 13.00

MEET & GREET MUSIKKPAVILJON GEN Familie!

LØR 21.09

KL 19.00

GRATIS! FANA KULTURHUS

U B U N T U D AY

Familie!

LØR 21.09

KL 22.30

UBUNTU KONSERT! CAFE SANAA KUN VOKSEN!

The founding idea behind the Afro Arts festival in Bergen was and is that the programme would broadly represent the nature of an UBUNTU driven community, in particular by showing our engagement with educating people about Africa and various cultures the continent has. This is something we still value highly, along with our desire to open up this opportunity to the residents of Bergen and the region, as well as our own staff. The festival, therefore, is open to all, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Join us for Ubuntu Day: The ubuntu day is a very important day in the lives of all humanity. It is a day when humanity comes together to celebrate the oneness that exists in creation and between all races.

The African philosophy of Ubuntu binds all humanity together in oneness. Black, white, yellow, brown all find refuge under the banner of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is based on the principles of Celebration, Oneness, Love, Truth, Peace, and Happiness. It is only through Ubuntu that Africa and all its many cultures can unite in fruitful oneness, because Ubuntu transcends culture race tribe or creed.

To celebrate this African heritage a day was selected, a day when all cultures, all religions can lay down their dogmas, ideas, ideologies and come together in the true spirit of Ubuntu i.e. Oneness. God, human beings and all creation are essentially one, this is the very essence of Ubuntu: Oneness.

Why? - The aim of these celebrations is to raise awareness amongst the youth to the glory of Ubuntu. The old saying “It takes a village to raise a child” is more relevant today considering the many negative influences the youth of today encounter through music, internet, movies etc.

When? - The annual Ubuntu day falls on the family Day during the Afro Arts festival.

On this day celebrations are held; school children take part, eminent speakers and great musicians are invited with the sound of music and a festive atmosphere filling the air. The African philosophy of Ubuntu i.e. sharing what you have be it money, wisdom, time etc, is practised. It is a day of compassion, a day of charity and celebration. It is an auspicious day of prayer for inner peace as well as for world peace. At 12noon on that auspicious day every participant should stop for a minute to contemplate/pray for inner peace and for those suffering from mental, emotional and physical pain.

Join us in celebrating this auspicious day.

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C O M PA S S I O N 2 D A N C E (SUNNDALSØRA)

N YA M I N YA M I

Slangeånden Nyami Nyami og kona ble adskilt av en mur over Karibademningen. Den ene hadde kraft til å beskytte og forsørge, den andre hadde helbredende kraft. Helt siden de to slangene forsvant i elva har det vært tørke, sult, sjukdom og konflikt i området. Tongastammen synger fortsatt sanger som hedrer åndene i håp om at de en dag vil komme tilbake å gi dem frelse.

LØR 18.09 KL 19.00 FANA KULTURHUS GRATIS Inngang!

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UBUNTU KONSERT

SIMBA ARTS & GUEST Join us for Ubuntu concert: a fundraiser for Simba Arts (a celebration of Ubuntu efforts) with Simba Arts & Guests at Ubuntu Day. The ubuntu day is a very important day in the lives of all humanity. It is a day when humanity comes together to celebrate the oneness that exists in creation and between all races.

It is not BAAF without Ubuntu Konsert at Cafe Sanaa in Bergen.

This concert is a signature concert

LØR 20.09 DØRER ÅPNER kl. 20.00 KONSERT KL 22.30 CAFE SANAA Inngang ved donasjon

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AV S L U T T I N G K O N S E RT

MONOSWEZI

En fargerik feiring av musikk og kultur fra Mosambik og det sørlige Afrika. Gjennom Ubuntu, som betyr “jeg er fordi du/vi er”, viser artistene samhold med land og folk som er rammet at naturkatastrofer. Inntektene fra forestillingen går til Røde Kors sitt arbeid etter syklonen på Mosambik i mars 2019.

Samarbeid med Monoswezi, Simba Arts og Bergen Røde Kors

SØN 22.09

KL 18.00

FANA KULTURHUS Pris: kr. 150,- f or Vok sen / Kr 75,-for barn og unge. Selges i døren.

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Afro Arts Festivalen i Bergen (BAAF) Hovedsponsorer

Bio av festivalen regi: Opprinnelig fra Zimbabwe Simbarashe Norman Fulukia (Simba) er danser, koreograf og danselærer basert i Bergen, Vest-Norge. Han jobber freelance som dansekunstner i samarbeid med kunstnere som jobber med dans, lyd, musikk, video, teater og teknologi. Han bruker mye av sin kulturelle bakgrunn i forhold til norsk kultur for å fremme menneskelig verdighet, mangfold og inkludering gjennom dans og kunst.

Han er en bachelorstudent ved UIT 2019 - 2022 og tidligere BA i moderne dans ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo, danset med Carte Blanche 2006 - 2015 og jobbet som danselærer ved Bømlo Kulturskole fra 2015 til 2018. Hans første sceniske forestilling Black Gold and Suffer i Silence ble produsent og presentert på Studio Bergen i Bergen i 2011 under Try-House-prosjektet av Carte Blanche. I 2014 startet han Afro Arts Festival i Bergen (BAAF), den første og største norsk afro kunstfestivalen i Bergen. I 2016,2017,2018 koreograferte han og danset i forestillingene; Nguva, Ubuntu og #GreatZimbabwe som premiere under Afro Arts Festival i Bergen (BAAF).

Festivalen / Simba Arts Styret Simbarashe Norman Fulukia - Regi / Artistic Director, Admin, Programming, PR & Event Management Philimon Chigwida - Technical & Logistic Director / Caroline Rufaro Tedi - Culture Manager, Admin, & Resource Mobilisation

Sponsorer og samarbeidspartnere: Cafe Sanaa, Batteriet Vest Norge, Kirkens Bymisjon, Carte Blanche, Fana kulturhus, Bergen kulturskule, Simba Arts Trust, NørdSør Afro Arts Network, FreedomK Photography, Bryggen Fotostudio AS, SLV kitchen Services, Afrikanere i Vestlandet, Bergen Røde Kors, Midttun Motell & Camping As & Zimbabwe Tourism Authority

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REGI:SIMBARASHE NORMAN FULUKIA (SIMBA)

T: Work Phone, F: Work Fax Phone

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Epost: afroartsfest@gmail.com simbaarts@gmail.com

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