London
Southbank
9 Oct
BFI Film showing and Q&A; - Song of Freedom
The title of this early Paul Robeson film holds an enduring interest. Aside from a charming depiction of London�s dockland community and the chemistry between Paul Robeson and co-star Elizabeth Welch, the quest for a lost heritage, however sensational, is hugely resonant today.
BFI Southbank, 2pm, price unknown, www.bfi.org.uk.
10 Oct
Between Understanding and Misunderstanding � Global Media and Cultural Diversity
The Claudia Jones memorial lecture will this year be given by Doudou Diene, UN Special Raooirteur on Racism between 2002 � 2008.
City Hall, 730pm, price unknown, reserve tickets by email.
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14 Oct
Egypt on the Thames
Ancient Nile Valley Culture has had a profound effect on the development of ancient civilizations in Greece and Rome, and modern culture in France, Britain, German and the United States of America. Join us for an intimate dinner on board The Queen Mary as, Anthony T Browder, author of Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization and Egypt on the Potomac discusses the presence of Egyptian architecture, mythology and symbolism in London and reveal numerous historical secrets that have been hidden in plain sight.
The Queen Mary is moored on Victoria Embankment just by Waterloo Bridge, 7pm - 10pm, �50, tel: 020 7254 9632.
www.word-power.org.uk
17 Oct
Revival � Stop the Killing, Start the Healing
As Londoners mourn the sad and tragic continuation of teenage killings in the Capital, the Metropolitan Black Police Association is urging the music industry to play its part in reducing the violence on our streets. The Association�s long running anti-violence campaign Revival takes on a new twist this year as their �Celebration of Life� concert convinces the Opera world to stand along side performers from reggae, pop, hip-hop, RnB and soca, all united in one voice that says �Stop the killing and start the healing�.
Royal Festival Hall, 730pm, �15/�10 Concessions, tel: 0871 663 2500.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
26 Oct
�Natural Born Singers�: Choir Invisible and One Voice Choir Soul-Gospel Concert & Singing Workshop
Two of the UK's most talented and powerful choirs collaborate for this uniquely inspirational event. The concert features 90 singers of Choir Invisible (East Midlands) and 50 singers of One Voice (North-West), singing their own repertoire and music they have worked on together for this event.
Open workshop aimed at adults and young people over 14, and led by directors Sally Brown and Tyndale Thomas MBE, introducing participants to their repertoire of soul, gospel and South African songs - all taught 'by ear' in the traditional way without written music.
Southbank Centre, Concert: 1pm � 2.30pm, Workshop: 3pm � 5pm, free, tel: 0871 663 2500.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
31 Oct
Ghanaian Tribes 101
An enriching and entertaining introduction to Ghana�s tribes. Eloquent and respected traditionalists from the Akan, Ewe, GaDangme and Mole-Dagbon tribes will engage in an interactive discussion with the audience on matters pertaining to history, kingship, succession, marriage and politics.
Living Space, 1 Coral Street, 7pm � 9pm, tel: 079 56 45 60 55.
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