Afrofusion Fest 2023
Program (EN)
July 8th 2023
Aim of the Afrofusion Fest is to provide a platform for the diversity of african and afro-diasporic music, lively dance and the diversity of african cuisine. The program and content is supposed to be created mainly by people living in Wilhelmsburg, in order to make african culture in Wilhelmsburg more visible and to support the intercultural exchange of our community. This cultural fest should also serve as a place for networking in this field.
Artists & Acts
TAMBORES DEL DIABLO
Cumbia
Traditional afro-columbian music - Bullerengue
We are a group of 5 people (Diana, Camilo, Julio, Sergio, Milena) that tries to make known the traditional Colombian music. For several, the electronic cumbia is already known. Our project tries to bring back the traditional origins of this genre. Through the singing, drums, traditional flutes and dance. Our music is also a way to understand Afrodiasporic music and its approach in the cultural expressions of Latin America. After two great concerts in the Gängeviertel and the red Flora last year, we want to bring party, good mood and community to Wilhemsburg.
SMAI TAWI KEMETIC YOGA
Tabitha "Het Heru" Minott
Smai Tawi Basu/teacher
Tabithas first experience with Yoga was in the early 2000s. Around 2012 she first heard about Kemetic Yoga/Smai Tawi and took her first class in 2013. From there her interest and practice grew. This original african yoga practice made her feel at home, in connection with the african ancestors. In October 2020 Tabitha got certified as a Smai Tawi teacher/Basu into the System "Thef Sema Paut Neteru" by Neter Aunkh
What is Smai Tawi Kemetic Yoga?
Smai Tawi is a more than 4000 year old ancient african system of yoga enlightenment. It is based upon the practices of physical movements combined with controlled deep breathing and meditation. Tabitha teaches the Thef Sema Paut Neteru System, which was developed by Muata Ashby and Seba Dja Ashby
Benefits of Smai Tawi:
- Increases blood flow and digestion
- Tension and toxin release
- Pain relief
- Assists in weight control
- Strengthens the immune system
As stated in my classes, I focus on deep breathing in harmony with the postures. After the Yoga session, I always add a short set of Caribbean island dancing to round up the session. Good relaxing vibes are guaranteed!!
Contact: info@tabatap.com
BIPoC SafeSpace FOR KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES
Re_member project - With Empowerment against Anti-Black Racism
Loïc Donisa and Adiam Ghebremeskel
Basis und Woge e.V
During the event Adiam and Loïc from the project re_Member - With Empowerment against Anti-Black Racism offer a space for BIPoC (Black,Indigenous,People of Color) children and their caregivers with the possibility to do crafts, read and relax.
This room is meant to give BIPoC kids a little safe space during the festival to get some peace and quiet and is open from 2-6pm.
You will find children's books, postcards, etc. in which black people are made visible and also the opportunity to be in conversation with the two.
In addition, a special highlight awaits you there at 15:30 - you will find more on 8.7.2023 on site!
re_Member - With Empowerment against Anti-Black Racism is an intersectional project and part of basis & woge e.V., funded by the federal program Demokratie Leben! and the Hamburg Social Services Agency.
The focus of all offers is the promotion of health and the professionalization of Black, African and/or Afrodiasporic people in the context of anti-Black racism and discrimination as well as the protection and empowerment of Black children and youth.
Our offers:
- Information and networking events
- Coaching and counseling (individuals, but also groups)
- Empowerment workshops for children and young people or for multipliers
- Qualifications for multipliers
For more information about the project, check out the project website and social media channels;
www.projektrememberhamburg.de
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re_Member - With Empowerment against Anti-Black Racism
We are also always happy to receive your suggestions, questions and messages via mail :
re_member@basisundwoge.de
KIDS WORKSHOP - BAG PRINTING / PAINTING
Joe Sam-Essandoh
Visual artist
Artist Joe Sam-Essandoh is inviting to print and create your own colourful Jute-Bag! Originally Joe is a mask building artist. He creates masks that combine materials from Ghana with fabrics from European civilization trash and the packaging industry. Worn and discarded full of traces of use, passed through many hands, are arranged into impressive art objects.
AFRO COLUMBIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Diana
Dance Performer
Experience the Afro-Colombian dances of the latin coasts and share the joy of dancing. Afro-Colombian dance workshop for everyone with or without previous experience. Cumbia and Carrulao are just some of the rhythms we will learn as we travel along the coasts of the Caribbean Sea and the Colombian Pacific.
A space to meet, learn, socialize and have a lot of fun.
LA FLEUR
La Fleur
Hip Hop and Visual Artist
La Fleur was born and spent his childhood in 91 (Essonnes). He discovered rap through his auntie's son in the Montconseil district of Corbeil-Essonnes in the Paris suburbs. Several years later, he observed the young people at his school getting together between breaks to dance and rap. At the same time, in his older brother's black Opel Corsa, his first freestyles were being performed to the sounds of Oxmo Puccino, Passi, Nas... His mother, originally from Réunion, listened to music from Réunion and popular French songs.
At the age of 14, he returned to Réunion Island and joined the judo sport-study school in St Denis. At boarding school, the sega and maloya artists Danyel Waro, Baster and Gramoun Lélé could be heard in the corridors, and sometimes freestyles were improvised on balconies or rooftops.
When he arrived in Hamburg, Germany, he became a member of the Hip-Hop collective Caval and performed with them on several stages (Rote Flora, Festival Altonales, Saueurkrautfrabrik, Honigfabrik, Rigaer 94 Kadterschmiede Berlin).
In 2021, while he was in the Concord studio waiting for a friend to come and record his music, he found himself in front of the microphone, recording the sound for him. The "La Fleur" project was born, bringing together his various influences.
A visual artist, he now combines his passion for images with his passion for music. His poems and intimate lyrics are a blend of his different influences, sometimes sung in Creole, French or English.
ARCA e.V. & FASIATHEK
African Education Center e.V.
ARCA e.V joins the forces of people to bring about positive change in the lives of African, Black German and Afro-diasporic residents. With their work they strive for more diversity in society, so that everyone's voice is heard and not only those who have money or power!
Project Fasiathek – a reference library from black perspective
The "Fasiathek" is a learning center with a reference library for students and adults, which has opened its doors since 26. 03. 2022.
Here, all people in Hamburg are invited to learn about and engage with history from an African perspective - Black African, Afro-German, Afro-Diasporic.
The Fasiathek is a living room for the Black Hamburg community that tells African stories, celebrates African cultures, and raises awareness about the diversity of the African Diaspora.
BOUBA FALL & FAMILY
Bouba Fall
Music Artist
African Djembe sounds combined with modern electro beats. His first album "A--FREE-KA" was produced in 2020 and contains besides the classic Djembe rhythms also beautiful guitar and piano elements, which give his style a very personal touch. Moving for young and old. Good mood is guaranteed here.
Sponsored by
Behörde für Kultur und Medien
Hamburg & Stadtteilkultur
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