JUNE #10 Fences

FENCES, JUN 19 - SEP 14, 2013 DUCHESS THEATRE, THE STRAND
http://www.duchesstheatre.co.uk/Fences.html

Another one from the other side of the pond...This time an athlete has to contemplate with missing out on his big dream.

JUNE #9 Even more FREE Sunday cinema

NA CIDADE VAZIZA (HOLLOW CITY), JUN 30, 2013 THE AFRICA CENTRE

http://www.africacentre.org.uk/events/

Catch a glimpse of the bustle in the Angolan city of Luanda.

JUNE #8 Mama Africa!

MAMA AFRICA (A BIOGRAPHY OF MIRIAM MAKEBA), JUN 23, 2013 AFRICA CENTRE

http://www.africacentre.org.uk/event/mama-africa-and-max-and-mona-africa-on-film/

So excited I get another chance to catch this! Tickets are limited! You have been warned!

JUNE #7 Kora Music Mastery

MALICK PATHE SOW & BAO SISSOKO, JUN 8, 2013 THE AFRICA CENTRE

http://www.africacentre.org.uk/event/malick-pathe-sow-bao-sissoko/

I seem to be loving the Kora more and more!
Tickets to see these string masters are limited so grab yours today!

JUNE #6 Make a date with refugee week!

CELEBRATING SANCTUARY LONDON, JUN 21, 2013 RICHMIX

http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/celebrating-sanctuary-africa/

Another evening celebrating the diversity of African music all for free!

JUNE #5 Free Sunday Cinema

STONE STREET JUN 9, 2013 RICHMIX SHOREDITCH
http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/stone-st/

I am a fan of migration stories so it should be interesting to hear how this one from Trinidad goes...

JUNE #4 Open the gate, please...

OPEN THE GATE AFRO MOVIE FEST AND MARKET, JUN 2, 2013 RICHMIX
http://openthegate.org.uk/

12 hours of Afro vibes and markets, all for FREE!
Check out even more markets and music showcasing this June.

JUNE #3 It's an East-ender film festival!

EAST END FILM FESTIVAL (EEFF) , JUN 25 - JUL 10, 2013 AROUND LONDON
http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/

I missed the whole fest last year so this year I am looking forward!

My top picks:

Miss Lovely, Jun 28, 2013 Richmix, Shoreditch
http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/programme/4827/miss-lovely

Songs of Redemption, Jul 9, 2013 Richmix, Shoreditch

http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/programme/5533/songs-of-redemption

Burn it up Djassa, Jun 28, 2013 Richmix, Shoreditch
http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/programme/5492/burn-it-up-djassa

Blackout & Platform 12, Jun 30 2013, Rio Cinema
http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/programme/7083/documentary-afternoon





The Fade, Jul 7, 2013 Rio Cinema
http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/programme/5019/the-fade

Una Noche, Jul 3, 2013 The Barbican
http://www.eastendfilmfestival.com/programme/4978/una-noche

JUNE # 2 It's a Doc Fest!

OPEN CITY DOCS FESTIVAL, JUN 20 - 23 2013, BLOOMSBURY THEATRE, EUSTON
http://issuu.com/thisisjukebox/docs/open_city_docs_fest___2013___final_catalogue

My top pick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQVuTIIkU1s

Espoir Voyage, Jun 23, 2013
At the heart of African migration...
A mother pleas with her son to return home from the 'greener' pastures of Ivory Coast, while her neighbour prepares to travel there, to explore the last known whereabouts of his brother...

JUNE #1 Somebody say Amen!

THE AMEN CORNER, JUN 4 - AUG 15, 2013 NATIONAL THEATRE, SOUTHBANK
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/the-amen-corner?dates=2013-08#tabpos

Haven't seen a theatrical production set in Harlem in a long time! Set a midst church and family life, I anticipate nothing less than a soulful, hilarious and vibrant show!