JULY #12 Also still running from JUNE...

See
JUNE #1 Somebody say Amen!
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/the-amen-corner?dates=2013-08#tabpos

JUNE #10 Fences
http://www.duchesstheatre.co.uk/Fences.html

JULY #11 Come BBC promming with me?

PROM 22: NATURALLY 7 JULY 29, 2013 ROYAL ALBERT HALL

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2013/july-29/14628

PROM 7: GOSPEL PROM JULY 16, 2013 ROYAL ALBERT HALL

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2013/july-16/14572

JULY #10: A Season of Patrice Lumumba

A SEASON IN THE CONGO, JULY 6 - AUG 17, 2013 THE YOUNG VIC
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/a-season-in-the-congo

If you like a bit of African history, this July, enjoy the rise & fall of Patrice Lumumba either in theatre or on screen (see also JULY #7)!

JULY #9 Natural Hair Week: The London Chapter

NATURAL HAIR WEEK - LONDON, JULY 20, 2013
RADISSON BLU, PROVIDENCE WHARF

https://www.naturalhairweek.com/event-programme/london/

This summer I celebrate three years into my 'natural hair journey' and I would never look back!

Join me and other sistas and brothers for hair chit-chat, nibbles, demos, more chit-chat and drinks.

Kickin' it with the Kinks have very kindly created the promo video. See if you can spot me!

JULY #8 Karmen, Karmen, Karmen

KARMEN GEI, JULY 20 & 28, 2013 THE AFRICA CENTRE

http://www.africacentre.org.uk/event/karmen-gei/

I also happen to be a fan of films set in prison so this one should be quite a treat.

Grab you FREE ticket today!

JULY #7 The Truth About Patrice Lumumba

LUMUMBA, JULY 20, 2013 THE AFRICA CENTREhttp://www.africacentre.org.uk/event/lumumba/

African history anyone?

JULY #6 A Festival of Friends

ERIC LAU & FRIENDS, JULY 17, 2013 JAZZ CAFE CAMDEN

http://mamacolive.com/thejazzcafe/listings/upcoming-events/8952/eric-lau/

A promising mish-mash of London based artists including Rahel, Tawiah and Eric Lau!

JULY #5 London Indian Film Festival

LONDON INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL, JULY 18-25, 2013 AROUND LONDON TOWN
http://www.londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/programme.htm

My top pick:

The Bright Day, July 20-23, 2013 Various Venues
India remains on my places to see, so if like me you like to take in the sights and sounds of a country on film, this promises to be oozing with them! 

JULY #4: Bob Marley Orchestra Anyone?

CATCH A FIRE, JULY 13, 2013 THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL SOUTHBANK CENTRE

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/catch-a-fire-77088

An orchestral (if there is such a word) interpretation of Bob Marley choons? Surely that sounds good enough even for a non-orchestra fan like me!

JULY #3 African Markets @Spitalfields

AFRICAN MARKET, JULY 27, 2013 THE OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET

http://www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/events/fifis-contemporary-market-the-african-market

The sun is finally here and the Afro prints are certainly out! 

Grab some inspiration for your Afro fash, browse the fashion, beauty, home-ware and gift ranges, chit chat with the traders and possibly even grab some market food and drink!

JULY #2 Pizza Express Live

ANOUSHKA LUCAS JULY 12, 2013 THE PHESANTRY, CHELSEA
http://www.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk/popBook.aspx?showId=b5bf2f07-b536-40bb-a991-4dba05d5a10d&showDateId=6579

I'm a big fan of a soulful vocal and jazzy pop tune and fresh from the Love Supreme fest, Anoushka is certainly one to watch!

Also on this month, Adjoa plays at the Jazz Club Soho, July 18, 2013.
http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/jazzBook.aspx?showId=15beb2d6-2442-4d7d-ad4c-e5f422682a46&showDateId=6430

JULY #1 African literature and so much more!

AFRICA WRITES FESTIVAL, JULY 5-7, 2013 THE BRITISH LIBRARY

http://www.royalafricansociety.org/africawrites2013

Get up close and personal with the one and only Ngugi wa Thiong'o, revel with other bookies and enjoy a host of poetry, performances and workshops throughout the weekend!