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Bashment: The Fork in the Road

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You始re Beautiful, Woman!

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Walking with Dinosaurs

Clubs

Cuban Special

Comedy

Black Comedy Tie Awards

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BBC Proms: Indian Voices

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Michelle Williams Interview

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Carnival Splash

Music J2K

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CONTENTS WORD FROM THE EDITOR

Carnival Splash

Welcome to the first issue of Lime magazine. Lime – a word used in the Caribbean which simply means a social gathering where you can relax, kickback and enjoy life with friends and family. Thatʼs what Lime magazine is all about – good times and every month weʼll be bringing you the best ways for you to Lime in and around London from a cultural perspective. We want you to use this publication as your first port of call from theatre and film, clubbing and music to events and community. Our DestinAsian section is dedicated to all the hottest Asian events in the capital. We caught up with UK singer, Kele Le Roc to find out about her new fashion range, inspired by Indian culture.

Theatre

Michelle Williams Interview

So, what are you waiting for? Come Lime with me and absorb our guide to social vibing.

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Music

DestinAsian

Events

Clubs

Comedy

Screen

Community

Children

Noticeboard

J2K

BBC Proms: Indian Voices Carnival Splash Cuban Special

Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu

UK Black Comedy Tie Awards

Bashment: The Fork in the Road Youʼre Beautiful, Woman!

Weʼve also got interviews with Michelle Williams, Sharon D Clarke talks about Once on this Island and grime star, J2K. If youʼre feeling hot, hot, hot, August is carnival month, where Notting Hillʼs tree-lined streets transform into Europeʼs biggest street carnival during bank holiday weekend. If you fancy doing something different, Carnival Splash goes behind the scenes and gives credit to those who toil away making those amazing carnival costumes. Come rain or shine, Carnivalʼs got something for everyone.

Walking with Dinosaurs

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BBC Proms: Indian Voices

Editor Sophia A Jackson Design Dani Lynch Features Editor Michelle Adabra DestinAsian Zekra Rahman Published by Got Media Ltd To advertise in the next issue contact: Dean Serieux

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THEATRE Play of the month Until 05 Sept The Mountaintop

The critically acclaimed play, transfers to Trafalgar Studios, following a sold-out run at Theatre503. The night before his assassination Martin Luther King retires to room 306 in the now famous Lorraine Motel in Memphis after giving an acclaimed speech to a massive church congregation. David Harewood, (Blood Diamond), plays Martin Luther King in a hauntingly inspiring portrait. Time: 8pm, Monday - Saturday Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, London SW1 Info: www.themountaintop.co.uk

Theatre in association with Afridiziak Theatre News www.afridiziak.com/theatrenews

Until 01 Aug Koos Sas: Last Bushman of Montagu The notorious and infamous Khoisan, Koos Sas was accused of murdering a shopkeeper in Montagu, South African in 1917. In this musical work, Koos Sas is re-imagined as a rebellious hero – a thorn in the side of the farmers and the state. Shot as an outlaw, he was the last of what the authorities considered to be “bushmen robbers” of the previous century. Koos Sas is a love story played out against the background of racism and subjugation, a celebration or pre-industrial innocence, from

the award winning company that brought you Kat and the Kings and Spice Drum Beat: Ghoema. Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR Info: www.tricycle.co.uk Breaking Through presents Strictly Bingo! Strictly Bingo! is a play about winning and losing not only in the game of bingo but in friendships, desire, love and life. It is a comedy drama set in the East London ʻMajesticʼ Bingo Club and is the ﬁrst creative offering from Breaking Through.The characters are completely diverse in their racial, cultural and generational compositions which lends to the dynamic realism of their

personal situations and journeys throughout the story. Set totally in the bingo hall the game serves as an active backdrop to discover each characters individual wants, goals and objectives. Time: 7.45pm Oxford House, Derbyshire Street Bethnal Green, E2 6HG Info: Koﬁ Agyemang/Suzann McLean / 07972 359 732 / yandt@ymail.com

09 Aug A play-reading of Annawonʼs Song An opportunity to hear Beverly Andrewsʼ new play, Annawon Song. A play which looks at the life of a Native American army veteran after he returns from his tour of duty in Afghanistan. His story is inter-twinned with that of an Afghan teenager whose life is destroyed by the American bombing of his country. Annawonʼs Song looks at both the fragility of life as well as its ability to offer both hope and

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beauty at the most unexpected moments. The performance will feature live music produced by one of the countryʼs leading composers. Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue: Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London Info: www.tricycle.co.uk

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Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as ʻRoxie Hartʼ in the smash hit West End musical CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destinyʼs Child. Destinyʼs Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time. Cambridge Theatre, London Info: www.chicagothemusical.com

Chun Yi - The Legend of Kung Fu The global smash comes to London for just 27 performances. Donʼt miss this summerʼs must-see theatrical sensation. Chun Yi - The Legend of Kung Fu is now the longest-running production in China - seen by over 2 million people to date at the Red Theatre in Beijing, having surpassed 3000 performances. A full touring production was built in June 2005 in preparation for bringing Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu to audiences around the world. The production has toured to North America, Russia and Japan and was a featured presentation of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. In the summer of 2009 Chun Yi makes its UK debut in London at the Coliseum. A venerable temple master tells a fearful young apprentice the story of a legendary Kung Fu hero to give him insight into the life of a monk. London Coliseum, St. Martin’s Lane, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4ES Info: www.chunyi-kungfu.com

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INTERVIEW WITH SHARON D CLARKE Once on this Island By Sophia A Jackson Published July 30, 2009

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E Sharon D Clarke has appeared in many West End musicals including Mama Morton in Chicago, We Will Rock You and Rafiki in The Lion King. She played Asaka (Mother Earth) in the 1994 European premiere / Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of Once On This Island, for which she received an Olivier nomination, and will be reprising the role for this new production of Rosa Guyʼs book, My Love, My Love. Last year Sharon was a judge on the BBC1 prime time show Last Choir Standing and for the last three and a half years played Dr Lola Griffin in the BBCʼs Holby City. Letʼs not forget that she was also in the successful band, Nomad, most famed for the dance track, (I Wanna Give You) Devotion. Tell me how the tour is going for Once On This Island. Fabulously. We started in Birmingham, then Nottingham then we took time off to rehearse with the new children. Weʼve been getting fantastic feedback and the audience seem to be enjoying the show because itʼs uplifting. It works because you can bring kids, but itʼs not a kidʼs show. Itʼs family show – a love story, morality tale, dealing with race and cultural difference in Haiti. Itʼs about a girl who is dark-skinned who falls in love with a light skinned man. There are a lot of racial politics on the island and the Gods see her and have a bet on whether love is stronger than death. There are lots of different levels to the play. Itʼs been a joy to do and by the end youʼll be up on your feet and dancing. What attracted you to being in this production a second time around? I loved it the first time because itʼs a wonderful black musical, and there have not been many in the last few years. Itʼs a family show and something you can see as a family experience. Itʼs a way of explaining love to children; I love the piece and the music and being in it again. Now, Iʼm 15 years older I can see it from an older and wiser perspective. When I first played Asaka, she smoked, and was flighty, and sexy. This time, the director (Susie McKenna) wanted us to look at how the island works and to bring our own vibe by exploring different ways of working. It is wonderful for an actor to have that kind of opportunity. Tell us about your character - Asaka, Mother Earth. Sheʼs like the Greek goddess, Demeter, or mother of the earth who looks after the seasons. Asaka is a guide for Ti Mouneʼs journey and offers her shelter and food. Before when I played Asaka, she was more alluring and sexy, but this time sheʼs a bit more cheeky and mischievous. She loves to move and is always having a bop. Playing a god, is a great role that doesnʼt come along all the time. Are you quite a motherly person yourself? Iʼm the mother of my mates, but not in a maternal way as I donʼt have any kids. Where do your parents originate from and can you relate to any of the themes in the play from a personal perspective? My parents are from Morgan Forest, Clarendon in Jamaica. My dad was a carpenter and my mum a seamstress. My motherʼs father was a farmer in terms of livelihood and toiling the soil, these people work off the land and I remember watching dad so I can relate in that way. I thought you were brilliant in Mother Goose, where can we see you after Once On This Island? Iʼll be doing the Vagina Monologues again, touring Bromley and Hull which is a great joy. Iʼm not doing panto this year though, as Iʼll be joining the cast of Hairspray from October. How did you get into acting? When I was six, a lady called Ivy Travers from Clapton Pond and a friend were doing dance classes and I asked my mum if I could go along. I got the bug and loved it and did my first show in Bow Civic Centre. I feel blessed that I can pay my mortgage

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doing what I love to do. I havenʼt been to drama school. I went to Anna Scherʼs. Then it was more of a drama club than a drama school. Anna dealt with improvisation, she got kids to explore their emotions and how they react to people, which I love. You donʼt do a lot of that in the business. We did improvisation on Shakespeare and (Harold) Pinter. It was fun. A lot of Annaʼs students were raw, like Kathy Burke, Natalie Cassidy, Linda Robson. With acting I feel you learn on the job, you get a different challenge every time. Being in Holby was a wonderful eye opener. I worked with Robert Powell, one of Britainʼs greatest actors and Hugh Quarshie. Thereʼs a continual turn over of people, so itʼs a wonderful way of learning your craft. Do you still get nervous at auditions? I think everyone does, my mum always said what is for you is for you, six month down the line another job comes in. I never worry about jobs that I donʼt get. They were going to bring Dreamgirls over here but the Americans didnʼt want to. I was told they wanted me to play Essie. I thought ʻyes, the job is mineʼ. Then when I didnʼt get it I was really disappointed, but I understood why as the girl that got it was phenomenal. But then the show didnʼt happen they went into rehearsals, but the production didnʼt happen.

“Her strength as a black woman

with authority is dear to my heart as a black child who grew up in this country” What are your most treasured career highlights so far? I feel lucky because there are quite a few I can pull out the bag. Itʼs been a really good journey and itʼs not over yet. I think being in Nomad (I Wanna Give You Devotion), because we travelled the world. We were supporting Kylie at Wembley, and when we got on the stage, they didnʼt want us, then by the end of the performance they were shouting Nomad. Also, Holby, purely for the fact of how Lolaʼs been received. Her strength as a black woman with authority is dear to my heart as a black child growing up in this country when you didnʼt see a lot of black people on the television. I am still blown away by the positive reaction I get from people. What should people come and see Once on This Island? Itʼs a joyful, rousing, wonderful, Caribbean fairytale celebration for the summer. Youʼll leave the theatre feeling good. What does the D stand for? Iʼm not saying – itʼs that little bit of mystery about me. I use the ʻDʼ because when I was at school there were a couple of Sharon Clarkeʼs. When I started acting, I put in the initial so that my name would stand out. Once on this Island is at the Hackney Empire until 16 August, 2009. Published courtesy of www.afridiziak.com/theatrenews

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THEATRE

Theatre review The Observer National Theatre Words: Femi Fola

Should western intervention into African politics, even if supposedly benign, be welcomed? This is the question posed by Matt Charmanʼs play, The Observer, set in a fictional African state during its first democratic elections. Anna Chancellor, as Fiona Russell-dedicated deputy from the election observation team-is faced with the dilemma of ensuring effective change in a job where impartiality is all-important. Believing she is to preside over an easy, and possibly fixed, victory for the corrupt incumbent president, Russell and her enthused interpreter Daniel Okeke (Chuk Iwuji) are surprised when victory is not won outright in the electionʼs first round. With the second round impending, Russell decides to enact a voter outreach scheme to get more people to the polls-mainly

in areas where the opposition is popular. Tense throughout, Charmanʼs piece introduces us to a range of figures invested in the election result, from the world-weary Foreign office representative Saunders (James Fleet), cynical BBC correspondent Declan (Lloyd Hutchinson) to the indigenous electoral committee increasingly annoyed by the bumptious observer busily traversing their country in aid of ʻenlightenedʼ democracy. But throughout the question remains whether western democracy is the best means of governance in Africa. Furthermore, in light of Russellʼs proactive politicking, whether the ends always justifies the means. While Chancellor admirably lends her character a frenetic and tireless determination, and with it personal isolation, Chuk Iwuji brilliantly realises a young man initially excited as a child

at Christmas but consequently troubled by the murkier details when election observation becomes competition. Impressing himself upon his scenes with great versatility is Cyril Nri, funnily so as a bar owner while discomfortingly so as an army chief. Ultimately, the production is sustained by director Richard Eyreʼs skill in not only giving every scene the feeling of high importance, but also vividly elucidating the ins and outs of a ﬂedgling democracyʼs election in an exciting fashion. Published courtesy of www. afridiziak.com/theatrenews

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THEATRE Until 03 September The Observer An international group of observers arrives in a West African country to oversee and rubber stamp its first democratic election. New voters queue in their thousands, but a senior member of the observation team find herself both horrified by the Presidentʼs suppressive tactics and, for once, in a position to do something about it. Time: 7.30pm Cottesloe Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX Info: 020 7452 3000

Until February 2010 Sister Act the Musical When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she wonʼt be found - a convent. Time: 7.30pm The London Palladium, Argyll Street, London W1 Info: www.sisteractthemusical.com

greatest hits, Thriller - Live includes eye-popping video footage and effects together with dazzling choreography by the showʼs award-winning director Gary Lloyd and additional choreography by ﬁve-time MTV award-winning LaVelle Smith Jnr. The Musical Director is John Maher. Thriller - Live was originally conceived and created by executive director of the show, Adrian Grant. Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES Info: www.nimaxtheatres. com/thriller

Coming soon

From 01 Sept Katrina The Jericho House will present Katrina, a promenade production composed entirely of accounts provided by both survivors and those responsible for the failed relief effort following the hurricane which destroyed the City of New Orleans in August 2005. Time: 8pm Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH Info: www.jerichohouse.org.uk

Once on This Island Once on This Island starring actress and singer Sharon D Clarke is the highly acclaimed Broadway musical based on Rosa Guyʼs My Love, My Love. Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ Info: www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Booking until 03 Jan, 2010 Thriller Live Thriller – Live is the spectacular, high-octane show specially created to celebrate the career of the worldʼs greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The show which celebrates the musical hits and career of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, is moonwalking into the West End after three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations across Germany, Holland and Scandinavia. To bring to life on stage the distinctive dancing and sound of many of popʼs

COMPETITION Lime magazine has teamed up with Hackney Empire to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Once on this Island. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk by 10 August, 2009 with Island in the subject header. Just answer this simple question: What popular television series did Sharon D Clarke star in? a) Emmerdale, b) Brookside, c) Holby City

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MICHELLE WILLIAMS THEATRE INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE WILLIAMS AKA ROXY HART, CHICAGO

Words: Chloe Thomas

Michelle Williams is one of the most talented and successful performers of her generation. As one third of the Grammy award winning trio Destiny’s Child these wonder women sold over fifty million records worldwide and have often been described as the most celebrated girl band of all time. Following a series of successful hits on Broadway with roles in “Aida” and the “Colour purple” Ms Williams is in London and will “go into her dance” for the role of the sultry murderess and “scintillating sinner” Roxie Hart in Kander and Ebb’s musical, CHICAGO. With just one week before the curtain rises on her west end debut and yet another alter ego beams before the crowds, Afridiziak news decided it was time to meet the girl beneath the glitter. There’s been a lot of anticipation about your turn in CHICAGO how do you feel about performing on the west end stage? I am very excited about it. I have always wanted to perform in London on the west end stage and gain exposure in that way. How did you actually become involved in CHICAGO did the producers approach you? My agent got a call asking if I would like to play Roxie. I don’t know how they came to approach me maybe they knew I liked musicals so I went for the audition and got the part. How did you prepare for the complicated dance sequences that Roxie has? Well Dean Stuart is a really great choreographer and he got me going with the dances. It’s all through him really and I just practiced and went over things with him and that’s how it developed. You’re no stranger to musicals having starred on Broadway in Aida in 2003 and the Colour purple in 2007 are there any other roles that you would really like to do? I would like to originate a new role in a new musical or play. A brand new role maybe one that was written for me, that would be ideal. Before your involvement in Destiny’s Child you started out as a backing singing for R&B star Monica but where did you inherit you talent and desire to be a singer? It really came from my childhood. I come from quite a musical family and when I was growing up I spent a lot of time in church gospel choirs and we would tour and practice regularly so yeah that’s where it came from. What was it like being part of one third of the most groundbreaking girl band of the 21st century and performing all over the world? Oh my goodness that whole period of my life was like a whirlwind! We were working so hard in all these amazing cities like Paris and London but we never had time to enjoy it. Janet Jackson actually told us to calm down and enjoy ourselves because we were in danger of burning ourselves out. So yeah I look back on that time and I think to myself that it was amazing but in some ways we were so busy that we weren’t stopping to smell the roses - which is important. Speaking of Janet Jackson what are your thoughts on the tragic death of Michael? Oh you know it’s so sad, he was a role model we all looked up to and he was an inspiration to me from my childhood so I am really, really sad that he’s gone. We have lost someone very special. You and the girls rejoined to produce the album “Destiny Fulfilled” in 2004 with that fabulous song “Lose My Breath” do you think it’s possible that you could work together again? I think those days could be behind us now because we are all pursuing our own individual projects. But the fact that fans and people are still asking whether we are going to get back together after five years and they’re still talking about Destiny’s Child is amazing. And you and your fellow band mates Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland were certainly a dazzling trio do you see each other regularly? We do see each other but not so regularly because of our busy schedules. Now I believe you are the first black person to play Roxie Hart in this country and I think you are a positive role model for young people. What message would you give to young black kids that wish to enter the performing arts? I would say go to see as much performance art as you can. Don’t just stop at the pop concerts, there’s lots of amazing opera and theatre, so many great artists and examples of great work to emulate and that’s where you can get your inspiration. So will any of your friends and family be flying here to see you in CHICAGO? Yes I can’t wait I am going to have a lot of friends and family coming out here. And finally what do you think of London? I love London, I am so happy here, I am staying in a great part of town and I am going to perform in a wonderful show! It’s fabulous. Printed courtesy of www.afridiziak.com/theatrenews lime-mag-design-am.indd 11

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MUSIC 01 Aug

03 Aug

Tiata Fahodzi Concert of African at Music the Almeida Theatre Summer Festival

Muzaholic Summer Showcase with Jagged Edge A guaranteed night of pure entertainment and good vibes bringing you some of the UKʼs best unsigned acts. Time: 8pm – 1am Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London NW1 8AH

04 Aug A two hour extravaganza: Uganda; Nigeria and Sierra Leone. A night of vibrant, contemporary music featuring big band sounds. Time: 8pm Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, London N1 1TA Info:www.almeida.co.uk

Pharoahe Monch

UK Soul Jam: Martine Girault

Groundbreaking lyricist; ambitious producer, enigmatic orator; spiritual miner; soulful vocalist; provocative political commentator; two-ﬁsted rhyme gladiator and always challenging. Time: 7pm Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1 Info: www.jazzcafelive.com

05 Aug

Martine Girault will be performing her hit singles Revival and Been Thinking ʻBout You. Time: 7pm Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG Info: www.jazzcafelive.com

05 – 08 Aug House of the Holy Afro A slick, glamorous package of Afro-kitsch to electrify your eyes, ears and bodies on the dance ﬂoor. In shamanistic ceremonies in rural villages in South Africa, ancestral spirits are summoned and revered with songs that arise from dreams. In the churches of the townships, soaring gospel songs lead people into states of spiritual communion and trance. Time: 8pm Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 Info: www.richmix.org.uk

07 Aug

02 Aug Emancipation Celebration A variety of performers with special guest appearance by Road March winner Poser from Trinidad and Tobago. Time: 4pm Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Info: www.carnivalvillage.co.uk

Time: 6pm – 12am Piya Piya, 1 Oliver’s Yard, City Road, EC1Y 1HQ Info: www. breakingtheicveevents.co.uk

Breaking the Ice Breaking the Ice is r&b and hip hop karaoke, and your chance to unleash the rap star or soul diva within, as you never have before. We donʼt care if you sound like a deranged Mariah Carey or a tired Lil Wayne…itʼs all about having fun.

Beverley Knight UK soul singer performs a one-off show in London. Time: 7pm National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Lane, London Info: 020 7306 0055

13 Aug Urban Jazz Lounge Situated in the surroundings of the newly opened Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant, Urban Jazz Lounge is a new weekly live music event with the ﬁnest jazz, funk and real soul. Time: 8pm The Gold Coast, 40 Acre Lane, Brixton London SW2 5SP Info: www.urbanjazzradio.net

13 – 16 Aug Canary Wharf Jazz Festival Featuring Soweto Kinch, Lizzy Parks, Brandon Allen and many more... Info: www.mycanarywharf.com

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MUSIC 15 Aug

Donʼt miss

08 Aug Kasai Masai The traditional sound of remote Congolese villages, with an urban twist. The band plays ancestral music, passed on from generations and rooted in the healing power of percussion and chanting, combined with the majestic sound of the Congolese folk guitar. Time: 8pm Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Info: www.myspace.com/kasaimasai / www.carnivalvillage.co.uk

Eyes Wide Shut This will be the ultimate Precarnival fete, also celebrating 47 years of independence for Trinidad and Tobago. Time: 8pm Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Info: www.carnivalvillage.co.uk

16 Aug Sensual Sundays Bring a touch of organic ﬂavour to your Sundays. An early evening session of music hosted by Basil Black2Basic. Sensual soulful grooves, funky rare groove bits and broken beat nuggets with special guest DJʼs every week. Time: 6.30pm – 11pm Cantaloupe, 35-42 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3PD Info: www.alphabetbar.com Blessed Souls UK –Open Mic Night Our ﬁrst Sunday back in south London. All are welcome to sing, rap, recite poetry etc and enjoy the vibe. Time: 6pm – 1am The Hootananny, 95 Effra Road, London SW2 Info: www.myspace.com/ blessedsoulsuk

21 Aug COMPETITION Lime magazine has teamed up with Carnival Village to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Kasai Masai. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk by 6 August, 2009 with Kasai Masai in the subject header. Just answer this simple question: What instrument is used to help make the unique sound of traditional Congolese music? a) Trumpet, b) Flute, c) Guitar

Sister Sledge Disco and funk family perform an exclusive one-off show in London. Time: 7pm Indigo2, The O2, Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Info: www.the02.co.uk/indigo2

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J2K GRIME’S COME BACK KID ROLLS DEEP Words: Michelle Adabra

Hailing from east London, J2K has created quite a name for himself in the underground scene. Renowned for his blazing mix tapes, the 26-year-old grime star has been creating ripples in the industry since 2003. The former Leyton Orient footballer is about to make his mark even deeper, with his new eight-track EP ‘Wake Up’ and the banging new single ‘Danger’. With both a solo and Roll Deep album in the pipeline, we caught up with the determined MC real name Jason Black - to talk about mainstream chart success, mix tapes and becoming the latest member of Roll Deep.

bring myself to do that. In your biography you make reference to starting the mix tape trend in grime. Can you explain? Obviously I didn’t start mix tapes, or the concept of mix tapes but in the scene where I was coming from it wasnít being done, I was the ﬁrst person to do it. The avenues at the time were pirate radio and raves and I was coming up but not getting regular radio slots, so me and producer TNT just started making full songs aside from just writing 16s for the radio, thatís how the mix tape came out. We thought letís just put this altogether and package it, simple. Obviously the concept came from America but at the time in the scene, you would only have a CD out if you were signed or you might have a white label out. So I came to be known more for my mix tapes. What are your thoughts on the UK scene right now and is it fresh? It is fresh but at the same time there is too much of this

jumping on the bandwagon taking place. Do you think the ‘bandwagon effect’ is taking place because major labels are starting to take notice of homegrown ‘urban’ acts? Yeah to an extent also everybody is hungry right now. People saw the success of Wiley’s ‘Rolex’ and then there will be loads of Rolex’s after that. You can’t duplicate that success. Record labels often latch onto anything, they’ll just try to follow rather than create. Are you interested in mainstream success and being signed? Yeah of course I am! (laughs) I’m not one of those guys either. I’ve always said, as long as I’m comfortable I’m cool. I keep it real to myself and that’s all you can do but people understand what I do and that’s the general feeling I get from the people who listen to my music.

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Tell me about your new EP Wake Up. It is an eight track EP and it’s out now. It’s unique as it’s coming out on the micro SD card, my thinking behind that was I see a lot of people listening to music via their phones, so I thought I could make a product like that. I’ve made videos for virtually every track on the EP, so you can see them on the SD card too. What kind of sound can we expect from the EP? I did it while I was doing the Roll Deep album. It’s what I like to call ‘relative music’, meaning it’s music people can relate to. It’s never just pointless music, there are themes. You have your hype tracks on there, like the ﬁrst single ‘Danger’, which is about trying not to let a girl get the best of you. I have tracks about getting away from everything, there are tracks that address various social issues and I’m just having fun with it really. It’s just the EP, so I’m not getting real deep on it, that ís for the album which is coming very soon. The album will have a grime element to it, in terms of the sound and edge but it’s also quite varied. The album’s called ‘Old Enough to Know Better’, ‘Young Enough Not to Give A ****’. This is exactly where I feel I’m at right now. The older you get, the more you have to re-evaluate things and it’s not that you’re getting boring,

youíre just growing Would you consider yourself a grime artist? Yeah I would but I do like to experiment. I feel that with grime, youíre allowed to bring other musical elements to it. What people usually do is come from the grime scene and turn around and say ëIím not grime anymore, Iím an artistí. I do understand that concept but some people are not artists, they literally stand on the spot and just spit bars ñ thatís not that artistic. Iím saying yes, I do come from that but I also do other stuff. Iím into the performance element, I like to experiment. I just like to keep it fresh whatever the sound is. grime is fresh. Itís some of the freshest music in the world to me. Itís not like American hip hop and r&b - which at the moment is dying. Iím not saying I donít like hip hop and r&b but itís not fresh right now, thereís nothing new; whereas Grime is always evolving. Were you tempted to follow in the dance/electro footsteps of some of your fellow grime contemporaries? I donít knock people who do whatever they have to do but I donít like to jump on a bandwagon just for the sake of it. If I was to do that it would have to be a track or beat I was feeling at that particular time. What tends to happen a lot is, when you go to these producers for a ëcrossoverí beat theyíll give you a similar beat to someone else. Why would I want to do that? I just canít

At the end of the day, you are the person who makes the music and how can you not like your music? You’re the newest member to grime collective Roll Deep. How did that come about? Well I’ve known them for years and we’ve always done tunes together. I’ve always been afﬁliated with them even when I wasn’t part of the group. I was about to start the ‘Wake Up’ EP and I went to their studio to get some beats, where they were working on the next Roll Deep album, so it just kind of happened naturally. I’ve always had a lot of respect for Roll Deep and the album is going to be serious.

Wake Up EP is out now. www.myspace.com/ofﬁcialj2ksite

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MUSIC Event of the Month London Calypso Tent 09

22 Aug Ultimate Boogie Night Incognito featuring Jocelyn Brown Time: 7pm Indigo2, The O2, Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Info: www.the02.co.uk/indigo2 Elephant Man, Bounty Killer and Busy Signal The biggest dancehall event of the summer with three of Jamaicaʼs biggest stars performing live. Time: 7pm 02 Academy Brixton, 211 Stockwell, London SW9 Wom@tt in association with Carnival Village present King Masco and Band Hailed as the King of African Dance Music. Sierra Leone King Masco has received numerous awards including Best African Artist. He has worked tirelessly in the UK and Sierra Leone to raise funds and awareness in Education. He performs in Africa at least once a year, as well as at American & European Festivals. When the King takes to the stage he is in his element with his ﬂawless dance routines accompanied by dancers and a wonderful voice to match. Always a night to rememberÖ. Supported by Outerglobe Time: 7pm Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Info: www.carnivalvillage.co.uk

07 / 14 / 21 /27 / 28 Aug Annual spectacular taking over ﬁve weeks leading up to the London Notting Hill Carnival. Featuring guests from Trinidad and Tobago Poser, plus UK calypsonians. Time: 7pm Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Info: ab.cal@hotmail.com / www.carnivalvillage.co.uk

Until 26 Aug

Mangrove Steelband Come and watch Mangrove rehearse for the Notting Hill Carnival. Time: 7-10pm / Five weeks: (M, T, W, Th only) Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY

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MUSIC Book now

14 Nov / 16 Nov Beyoncé

The O2, Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Info: www.the02.co.uk/indigo2

Info: www.carnivalvillage.co.uk

29 / 30 Aug A Tribute to Michael Jackson Tonight we celebrate the birth of a pop icon and the magic of the music that shaped four generations of music. Time: 7pm Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG Info: www.jazzcafelive.com Every Monday I Luv Live Uncut – The Summer Sessions ILuvLive goes raw and uncut this summer, with the whole ﬁrst half of the night turned over to open mic. The show is hosted by Ras Kwame (BBC Radio & 1Xtra) and DJʼs Twin B & Guests. Time: 7.30pm – 02pm Bar Rumba, 36 Shaftsbury

Avenue, London, W1D 7EP Info: www.myspace.com/ iluvliveuk Every Tuesday Afrotronic You will love Afrotronic, whether you know your mbalax from your Congolese number or not. The artists featured know how to put on a good show and always have the crowd shaking their derriere as if they all had African blood. Add to that some very plush surroundings, a bar with tasty cocktails and ﬁnger food and you have one of the best nights in the West End. Time: 7pm – 11pm Momo, 25-27 Heddon Street London W1B 4BH Info: www.myspace.com/ enchantedtunes

Coming soon

10 Oct Daniel Merriweather Time: 7pm O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London W12 8TT Info: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

22 Oct Dizzee Rascal Time: 8pm 02 Brixton Academy, London Info: www.dizzeerascal.co.uk

13 Feb 2010 JLS HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London Info: www.jlsofﬁcial.com

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DESTINASIAN The hottest Asian events this month Compiled by Zekra Rahman MUSIC

Don’t miss it

Rock on 2009 Independence Day - India and Pakistan Jayʼs Entertainment invites you to Rock On 2009, a joint celebration of Indian and Pakistan Independence Day. Hugely popular Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam will be live in concert in London for one night only. All Seats will be allocated on a ﬁrst purchase basis by the organisers and under 2ʼs are free! Time: 730pm, For London call: 08448 44 46 48. For other dates call 07590 527 033.Saturday August 16, Hammersmith Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9QH

with its season of exhibitions, installations, performances, lectures, family events and ﬁlm screenings. For exhibition and event ticket booking call 020 7323 8181. Indian Summer Family Activities Every Monday to Friday until Friday August 28 Enjoy family activities inspired by Garden and Cosmos and India Landscape. There will be different activities each day of the week, including storytelling and creative art sessions. Admission is £3, concessions £2 Time: 11.30–13.00 and 14.00–15.30

Dinner And Dance Aaja Nachle Friday August 28, We bring you a spectacular evening of dinner and dance. We Include full Indian / Punjabi 3 course dinner, unlimited soft drinks, entertainment, mood lighting, sounds, DJ and dance ﬂoor. Dance the night away to our live DJs playing you the best in bhangra, Bollywood, Arabic and rʼnʼb. Prizes for best female & male dancer. Children under 5 are free. Time: 7pm – 1230pm. London Darbar, 198 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4LU.

Event of the Month BBC Proms: Indian Voices Day

GALLERY / EXHIBITIONS Indian Summer Until Sunday October 11, The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG. This six-month long programme dedicated to Indian arts and culture features continues Saturday August 16 With some of the biggest stars of Indian music today, Indian Voices day at the BBC Proms is packed full of concerts and events devoted to Indiaʼs vibrant vocal music and dance. hosted by popular Indian TV talent show host and awardwinning singer Shaan. Tickets available 0845 401 5040 Kensington Gore, London. SW7 2AP

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DESTINASIAN GIGS

Gig of the month

The ofﬁcial Khiza album launch party

Theatre review The Black Album, National Theatre

Words: Sophia A Jackson Saturday August 1 Big-thinking music producer Khiza launches hit album Turning Point. Enjoy special live PAʼs by Suman, ZeeKay, Aryana, Ams and Arun Ji. The night will be hosted by Club Asiaʼs Mr Kay along side Groovemaster who will be spinning the best in rʼnʼb, hip hop, 80s and 90s club classics, Indian breaks, funk and commercial house & garage. This is a strictly over 21s event and no all male groups will be permitted. Time: 10 pm till late Piya Piya, 1 Olivers Yard, City Road, London, EC1Y 1HQ Summer Sizzler Saturday August 8 This summer you are invited to party with Voodoo Entertainment and its reﬁned collection of members for the ultimate Summer Sizzler Party.After exceeding demand and throwing consecutive sell-out parties we cordially invite you to turn up the heat @The Worship. Expect a mature (over 23) and polished Asian professional crowd to mingle and party with in an innovative yet fun ﬁlled evening. Time: 10:00pm - 3:00am The Worship, Worship St, 3 Triton Court, Finsbury Sq, London, EC2A 1BR

Hanif Kureishiʼs latest page to stage adaptation, The Black Album is sadly a case of donʼt believe the hype. Originally an acclaimed book by the author of My Beautiful Launderette and the The Buddha of Suburbia, The Black Album has all the intentions of a great play but it moves way to fast and is drowning with too much activity especially if you havenʼt read the book. Directed by Jatinder Verma, this National Theatre and Tara Arts productions is a story of the rise of British Muslim fundamentalism under Thatcherʼs rule. Set in 1989, the year of fatwa, the plot centres around the main character, Shahid (Jonathan Bonnic). Fresh from Kent, Shahid arrives in London full of enthusiasm and naivety as a student with a passion for Prince and desire to write. He and his lecturer, Deedee Osgood (Tanya Franks), share a passion for pint-sized singer, Prince, and fall in love and lust, seemingly overnight. Amidst the love-affair there are various sub-plots the audience have to grapple with against

a back drop of special effects and an acid-house backdrop. Shahidʼs purple clad brother, Chilli, who embraces all things Thatcher causes havoc whenever he knocks on Shahidʼs door, having left his wife for the high life. Then thereʼs the group of Muslim radicals, with Riaz al Hussain (Alexander Andreou) at the helm, there trying to keep Shahid on the straight and religious narrow. One of the few stand-out moments is the burning of Salman Rushdieʼs book, The Satanic Verses. Although, not the greatest production of the year, it does have its funny moments. The Black Album is at the Cottesloe Theatre until 7 October, 2009 and will also go on a UK tour: West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds (w/c 20 October), Liverpool Playhouse (w/c 27 October), Oxford Playhouse (w/c 10 November), Warwick Arts Centre (w/c 17 November) and Bath Theatre Royal (w/c 23 November). For more details, please visit: www.tara-arts.com Published courtesy of www.afridiziak.com/theatrenews

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KELE LE ROC THE NEW LOOK: ROC’IN THE ETHNIC TREND Words: Zekra Rahman

Asian fashion has inspired celebrities around the world and the latest to embrace the ethnic trend is British soul sensation Kele Le Roc. In between working on her forthcoming album, Le Roc Music, and promoting her latest single Retro, she has been busy rekindling her childhood passion for fashion. Now, she is launching her very own couture fashion line, Le Roc Fashion, which comprises of two ranges - a funky and fresh club-wear collection for the younger market and an ethnic-inspired range which is made entirely using Indian sari fabric. We found out more about her clothing range, love for Asian fashion and her biggest shopping vices. How did you ﬁrst get interested in Asian fashion? It was always around me as I grew up in Upton Park in East London. It was something that I liked and brought into my own fashion sense. Nowadays everyone wears diamante shoes, but back in the day, Green Street was where you would get your shoes from. I love the bangles, the earrings, the hair extensions and glittery tattoos - if there’s anything shiny and with beads, I’m attracted to it. Tell us about your designs? Many of my designs have a lot of hand work like embroidery and sequins, which is quite time consuming. The beautiful thing about saris is that you can transform them into your own style, so even though my dresses use sari fabrics, they take on another form. Where can we buy them and are the prices affordable? It will be available to buy on the Kele Le Roc shop, online only, and I might put a couple of pieces into a few stores. The clubwear starts from £100, the tops start from £70, and all the Indian stuff is from about £200. I don’t want prices to be too high because I want them to be accessible but I need to take into consideration all the handiwork. Describe your personal style? I have so many different vibes that I like to dress in. If you see my new music video, it’s a perfect example of that. I go through the 70s look with afro ﬂairs and then I’m a rock chick with black leather boots.

How does what you do inﬂuence how you dress? I am an entertainer, so I like to stand out, I like to be noticed. I think how you wear your make-up, how you do your hair and the clothes you wear go hand in hand with what you do.

What’s your tip to ﬁnding the best high street buys? Walk up and down and bargain a little bit. Take Green Street, you can ﬁnd the same sari in different shops and then bargain for the best deal, so don’t be afraid to try it.

Is your style on stage different to your everyday style? On stage, I am a little bit more ﬂamboyant. But to be honest, no, because I think I do have that ﬂamboyancy about me. The only time I would really dress down is if I’m just chillin’.

What do you always buy on the high street? I am a sucker for earrings that are shiny and blinging. I like denim as well. It doesn’t matter how much denim you have, it gets reinvented every year. I have about three pairs of those tight jeans that are like leggings. And I have got a denim cat suit that I bought in America.

Who is your style icon? My mum because she has her own style and could make her own clothes. I don’t copy her dress sense but she is unique and original. That’s where my thing for making my own clothes came from - I like to be different and wear something no one else is going to have. What look are you loving this season? I love the 1980s thing that’s come back, and I love how women’s clothes are really feminine now. For a long time it wasn’t really, with a lot of tight jeans, but now I love all the ﬂowing dresses and long skirts.

How do you personalise a high street look? I might buy a long skirt from Primark and then tie it up or add something to it. Try to avoid buying really bright colours because if it’s a really good design, chances are people are going to buy that. What are your tips for changing a day look into a night look? Do your make-up a little bit more. I have day earrings that I wear all the time and then I add an armful of Indian bangles for the evening. Wear silver or gold bling depending on your outﬁt and accessorise with a bag and a belt.

“is The beautiful thing about saris is that that you can transform them into your own style” Retro taken from the forthcoming album Le Roc Music is out now. For more information on the Kele Le Roc shop visit www.keleleroc.com

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DESTINASIAN U Music Single Launch Party at TB Nights Friday August 7 The Official Launch on U Music single and video debut of Nachle. Every Friday, Tiffinbites plays host to some of the best up-andcoming British Asian music acts in the City, with an established headline act taking the stage once a month. £25! Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am Tiffinbites, 23 Russia Row, Off Gresham Street,, London, EC2V 7PG. Revive Saturday August 8 Appropriately named Revive, this event promises a complete revitalisation of your typical night. Presenting Def Jam UKʼs DJ Smoov mixing rʼnʼb and hip hop. Time: 9:30pm - Late The Cuban, City Point, 1 Ropemaker St, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AW. The Exclusive – Loco Saturday August 15, Bringing you our elegant night LOCO at La Rueda, a new sexy venue in the heart of Londonʼs trendy city quarter. Come party with 400 other like minded Asian professionals and other fun loving individuals. PMG is the very essence of glamour, fun and exclusivity. Some of the Asian industryʼs finest names will be mixing the perfect blend of rʼnʼb, hip hop, Latino beats, funky house, Eastern blends and desi beats, along with all your requests. Other attractions on the night include model scouting, a VIP only champagne, strawberry and belgium chocolate reception, Q-Jump priority entry, platinum table service with no minimum bar spend. Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am La Rueda, Unit 1, Tower Place West, London, EC3R 5BJ

COMEDY

MELAS

The Comedy Couch – Shazia Mirza Tuesday August 4, Funny girl Shazia Mirza will be performing at this monthly comedy night in Russell Square, Holborn, which offers relaxing surroundings with great music and above all some amazing comedy. There is will also be a live set from comedian Stewart Mccure and supporting acts Jane Bostock, David Meech, Louise Scodie, Tom Webb, and resident compere Hyde Panaser of Humili-Asian. Time: Doors 630pm, show starts 745pm Bar B-Lo, 76b Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AG

Croydon Mela Sunday August 2, This yearʼs Mela is being headlined by the legendary Bhangra superstar, Malkit Singh who received an MBE from the Queen in 2008ʼs New Years Honours List for services to Punjabi music. Veronica, Swami, Bireswar, Channi Singh with Alaap, Grand Union Bangla Band ft Baluji , Lokkhi Terra will also be performing on the main stage, hosted by DJ Harv and MC Anushka Arora. The ARCC Classical Stage programmed by Asian Music Circuit will include performances by kathak and singing workshops. There will also be a global market, street theatre, huge kidsʼ area, funfair, community stage, green village, workshops and brilliant weather guaranteed! Time: 1pm – 8pm. The event is free. Lloyd Park, Croydon, CR0 5RD Transport : 15 min by train from London East Croydon BR - Tram 3 to Lloyd Park, Car Park: £5 all day

DANCE Reflections of India Saturday August 15, Reflections of India is a spectacular rhythm and dance show featuring live musicians and dancers in an entertaining and educating journey through cultural Indian music and dance. The show is the second performance of a tour and is bought by the Dancing Nikita Company. It features renowned kathak dancer Shila Mehta from India accompanied by established musicians including tabla player Sanju Sahai. Tickets to watch both kathak by Shila Mehta and Reflections of India dance production includes complimentary snacks during the interval. This event is supported by Indigo bar and grill in Gerrards Cross. Time: 630 pm, Running time: 3hrs Bhavan Centre, 4a Castletown Road, London, W14 9HE

The Summer Mela 2009

Saturday August 15, A family event featuring live performances by Angrej Ali, whose hits include Dharti Hildi and Phattey Chak and Dippa Satrang, and Dhola ve Dhol, Lishkareh Punjab De, winners of the Bhangra Showdown 2009, Ashke! Bhangra and Gidha Dancers and Saheli Dancers,

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DESTINASIAN and Platinum DJz. There will also be a fashion show, displaying the elegant designer wear of Lavani and also a Gatka display. Snacks will also be available on the night. Time: Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Under 3’s are free. Woodville Halls, Windmill Place, Gravesend, Kent , DA12 1DD. L

MELA OF THE MONTH LONDON MELA

Sunday August 16,This yearʼs London Mela will be held in Gunnersbury Park and there will be seven zones with urban, classical and experimental music, DJs, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy and a childrenʼs play area. There willl be a food from around the world and a giant funfair. Live performances from Reenie, Navin Kundra, Roach Killa with Surinder Rattan, Joga & Parichay, Des-C, B21, Outlandish and Amar feat. Jim Beanz & Rebel on the main BBC Asian Network stage. at this state of the art Bowling Alley. This event is for 20s to late 30s professional and is open to all religions. Time: 7:15pm Gunnersbury Park. London. W3 8LQ

East London Mela Saturday August 2, Enjoy a day out at this yearʼs East London Mela where there will be a funfair, stalls, food

and live music. Bhangra star Sukhshinder Shinda will be the headline act on the main stage, hosted by BBC Asian Networkʼs Jas Rao, DJ Kayper, Kandiman, DJ Limelight and Sonny Ji. There will also be live performances from H Dhami, Mumzy, Jaz Dhami, Shahin Badar, Surinder Rattan/Roachkilla and Blitzkreig, Metz N Trix, Bee 2, A G Dolla, Khiza, Angrej Ali, Navin Kundra, MC Special, Imran Ansari, Zeekay and Jackal. Adults: £5.00, Children under 12: £3. Ample parking on site. Time: 12pm – 8pm Barking Park, Longbridge Road, Barking Town, IG11 8AT For more information call 07841 918 434 or visit www. eastlondon-mela.com Mother India – MI21 Saturday August 15, The Indian Gone with the Wind, Mother India is the evergreen story of a familyʼs struggle to survive against evil. It is a 1957 Bollywood film directed by Mehboob Khan, starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raj Kumar. The film was Indiaʼs first submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1958, and was chosen as one of the five nominations for the category. It came close to winning the award. MI21 is a dynamic, live audio/ visual project to re-score and re-visualize the groundbreaking ʻtour-de-forceʼ of Indian cinematic history Mother India. It remixes, re-edits and rescores the original film into a silent film over which lead artist DJ Tigerstyle has created a contemporary electronic and strings based score. The perfomance will be followed by a panel discussion. Join us afterwards for a live DJ set by Tigerstyle. Time: 9pm, Box Office: 020 7613 7498. Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA

Film of the month Mad, Sad and Bad Out now Directed by Avie Luthra Starring Meera Syal, Nitin Ganatra, Zubin Varla, Andrea Riseborough, Leena Dhingra This much anticipated comedy drama set in Luton and follows the story of a dysfunctional British Asian family and group of friends whose personal lives are continuously messed up by their own selﬁsh needs and neuroses. It brings together Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra, best know for his role as Mr Masood, actress Meera Syal, who will be seen on BBC One later this year playing a heart surgeon in Holby City, and Coronation Streetʼs Ayesha Dharker.

Atul (Nitin Ganatra) is the ʻmadʼ sitcom writer who despises the work that everybody else loves. His ʻsadʼ sister Rashmi (Meera Syal) lives at home with her mother and craves a life of her own but dreads all that goes with it and their ʻbadʼ sibling Hardeep (Zubin Varla) is an arrogant psychiatrist who can diagnose everyoneʼs problems but his own. They are all so self-involved that they donʼt realise their mother is trying to kill herself. Mad, Sad and Bad is the first feature film from director Avie Luthra, whose short film Lucky was nominated for a Bafta and short-listed for an Oscar in 2006. Visit www. madsadbad.com for more information.

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EVENTS Event of the month 30 – 31 Aug

Notting Hill Carnival Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. Every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europeʼs biggest street festival. Twenty miles of vibrant colourful costumes surround over 40 static sound systems, hundreds of Caribbean food stalls, over 40,000 volunteers and over 1million Notting Hill carnival revellers. Time: 10am – 9pm Info: www.thenottinghillcarnival. com

02 Aug

04 Aug

06 – 09 Aug

09 Aug

Brixton Splash Coldharbour Lane and other roads will transform into a mass of stalls, stages and sound-systems as Brixton Splash makes its presence felt for another year. Brixton, London

Style and Substance The monthly female showcase held on the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month. We will be bringing you the most talented and best entertainers from poets to singers, comedians to DJʼs; with one twist: they are all female. Guest host, Yondie Murray Line up includes: Kay Young; Kike Precious Ola and Zayna Daze Time: 7pm – 11.30pm The Last Days of Decadence, 145 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE Info: events_sistovap roductions@hotmail. co.uk / 07983 607 579 / 07961 055 938

The Big Chill Festival The line up includes Basement Jaxx live with Norman Jay and Jazzy B on the decks. Eastnor Castle, Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire Info: www.bigchill.net

Annual Jerk Cookout

11th Carnavel Del Pueblo Held in London since 1999, Carnaval del Pueblo is the largest Latin American outdoor festival in Europe, attracting people from diverse backgrounds in a day of Latin music, dance and fun. Carnaval del Pueblo is the event of the year for all Latinos and lovers of their culture. Burgess Park, Chumleigh Street, London SE5 Info: www. carnavaldelpueblo.co.uk

08 / 09 Aug Africa, Caribbean and Asia Fashion Week Helping people around the world who are in need with performances by Crazy Cousinz, Kyla, MC Versatile, J Kadet, Stylo G and Sway. Plus models and a surprise guest. Time: 12pm – 7pm Finsbury Park, London N4 Info: www.acafashionweekorg.uk

Come to the biggest and best Jerk Cookout competition live from the Horniman Gardens. Relax in our awardwinning green oasis, listen to sizzling live music, sample the ﬁnest jerk in south London from the many stalls competing, and buy fantastic gifts. Time: 1pm-6pm Horniman Museum Gardens, 100 London Road, London SE23 Info: www.horniman.ac.uk

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EVENTS Fun2Dance Fun2Dance are holding an event, for the ﬁrst time in UK history, raising money for charities by having the most people doing the electric slide formation dance at the annual Jerk Cookout Festival. Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, London SE23 Info: 07956 588 441

14 – 16 Aug GB Basketball: Game on at the O2

13 Aug Spoken Word – Tongue Fu Hosted by Ventriloquist and The Tongue Fu Band Featuring Michael Horovitz, Charlie Dark, ReadNex Poetry Squad (US) and Last Mango in Paris. At Tongue Fu the ﬁnest spoken word artists from the UK and beyond are invited to ﬂex their most potent lyrical moves to an improvised soundtrack of broken jazz from the Tongue Fu Band, whose combined credits read like a Spotify wish-list (with collaborations with the likes of Nostalgia 77, UNKLE, Graham Coxon, Gwyneth Herbert). Time: 8pm Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 Info: www.richmix.org

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Following last yearʼs successful debut, the Great Britain basket ball team is back at The O2. This time itʼs a four-way international contest against stars from Israel, Turkey and Poland. All ﬁghting for the most slam dunks. Game On At The O2 will be a mix of international passion and pride with the glamour of several NBA stars including Chicago Bullsʼ Ben Gordon, who could suit up for GB for the ﬁrst time alongside his Bulls captain Luol Deng. The O2, Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Info: www.the02.co.uk

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EVENTS Preview of the month

Carnival Splash launch preview tourist boards and Carnival Village. Over the years much has been written about the Notting Hill Carnival, but rarely is there any mention of the ʻunsung heroesʼ, the individuals from Mas (Masquerade) Bands who for six to eight months of the year, set up Mas Camps and create, design and produce the spectacular costumes which are paraded over the carnival weekend. The camps take place all over London and these individuals work collectively well into the night. As many of these costumes are too heavy to be worn for the duration of the Carnival route, the Costume Splash is an opportunity for them to be displayed in their full glory to the public. Carnival Splash is a dynamic precarnival event which demonstrates the art of Mas bands and costume-making and provides two days of vibrant, carnival celebrations fusing costume, calypso, pan, Caribbean cuisine and an arts and craft market. At the launch, held on 23 July, 2009, there was art on display by Carl Gabriel, the carnival artist and sculptor was

The adult costumes are exhibited and judged on Saturday 22nd and the childrenʼs costumes on the Sunday 23rd. This year, Action for Children will be partnering the NHMBA on the event and hosting a number of workshops on the childrenʼs day as well as taking a ﬂoat during the Carnival. 22 Aug 3pm – 10pm: Kings and Queens Pre-Carnival Costume show 23 Aug 12-7pm: Children’s Day: Pre -Carnival Kids Costume display, interactive workshops, bouncy castle and face painting Venue: Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, N22 7AY Info: www.nhmba.com

on display, as were a range of beautiful carnival head pieces. Guests who came to the opening included The Mayor of Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington and his wife, the Mayor of Haringey Bernice Vanier, Andrew Ramroop Saville Row Tailor, David Nieta, Chris Booth and Michael Williams – directors of Notting Hill Carnival. Action for Children, and representatives from a few of the Caribbean

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EVENTS 17 -31 Aug PUMA Collaborate with London College of Fashion Sportswear giant Puma has teamed up with London College of Fashion Womenswear design students, school children from local schools in Hackney and some of the UKʼs biggest rising music stars, including Sway and Nate James, to swap ideas and collaborate on a range of t-shirt designs that will go on to be sold on ASOS.com. The exhibition will showcase winning designs and will celebrate the collaboration between the world of music and fashion. LCF at Carnaby, 65 - 67 Broadwick Street, London W1 Time: 11am – 7pm Info: www.fashion.arts.ac.uk

30 Aug An evening with Muhammad Ali – gala dinner Come and enjoy a celebratory evening with the greatest boxing legend of all time. Along with other past and present stars from sports and entertainment. Various packages available. The Great Hall, Wembley Stadium, London Info: 0870 199 7658

22 Aug Urban Fashion Week Urban fashion is street, chic, punk, afro-chic, sportswear... Baby-Phat, Roc-A-Wear, Evisu are some of the biggest and best known brands coming from the other side of the Atlantic. Time: 10am – 7pm Porchester Hall, Queensway, London W2 5HS Info: www.urbanfashionweek.org Africa Fashion Awards The ﬁrst and exclusive African Fashion Awards, a unique and glamorous celebration recognising and rewarding fashion designers from Africa and the African Diaspora (includes Caribbeanʼs) for their contribution and excellence to the fashion industry. Cumberland Place, London W1A 4RF Info:

www.africanfashionawards.com

Lime magazine has teamed with Africa, Caribbean and Asia Fashion week to offer a lucky reader a pair of tickets to attend this unique event on the 8 or 9th August. to win just tell us who will be performing at the event a) Ne Yo b) Stevie wonder or c) Sway. Please send your answers by August 6th to competition@gotmedialive.co.uk

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CLUBS Club night of the month 08 Aug Shenaʼs Album Launch – One Man Woman at Sister

Sledge, Car Wash The UKʼs stylish diva (best known for her proliﬁc work with Full Intention on house classics such as Iʼll Be Waiting and Your Day Is Coming unveils her debut album One Man Woman. London is currently leading the way in the awakening of Disco and Shena wears the crown. August 1st DJʼs: The Disco Kid + Freddie Jay

01 August Divas and Divos Sample the first floors dining room A La Carte menu influenced by Caribbean and African cooking. After dinner and snacks, make your way down to the ground floor and dance the night away with our resident DJ Ladi (Steam Bar) throwing down the best smooth grooves from Soulful House, Old Skool, Funk, r&b, Afro beats, hip hop and feel good tunes. Time: 10pm-3am Number 10, 10 Golborne Road, Notting Hill. London. W10 5PE Info: case4bel@yahoo.com

22 August Saturday Night Live presents The Summer Soiree Our annual summer party. What better way to enjoy a summer evening surrounded by beautiful people in laid back, sophisticated and mature setting.

August 8th: the Shena One Man Woman Album Launch with Shena Live + Nigel “The Deckster” Atkin + Danny Clark (LNA) August 15th: Kym ʻThe Voiceʼ Mazelle Live Performance DJʼs Nigel “The Deckster” Atkin + Danny Clark (LNA) August 22nd: DJʼs Nigel “The Deckster” Atkin, Jerome Ko + Gordon The Trumpetman Live

Gordon The Trumpetman Live Times: Saturday’s, 11pm- 7am Carwash, El Divino, Totham S.A. Puerto Deportivo Ibiza Nueva, Ibiza Town Info: Tel No: 0034 971 190 179 / www. carwash.co.uk

August 29th: DJʼs Nigel “The Deckster” Atkin, Miss Jo Lively +

Entertaining you on the night: DJ I Am; Frontliner Syndicate; DJ CherryIce. Strictly upfront, r&b; hip hop; funky house; old skool classics and afro beats. Time: 10am – 4am Apt Bar, Aldermary House, 1015 Queen Street, London EC4N 1TX Info: info@itssaturdaynightlive. com / Akeem: 07951 614 419

Monday Vybz Mondayʼs Reggae, Dancehall with SOULja Sindecut, JAG1, Scandalous, Music Machine, Killa Contrast, King Everoll, Rudie Rich, Jr B, Bigga World. Time: 8pm – 12am ECO bar, Slough High Street Refunked Mondayʼs This venue is a favourite amongst celebrities and has seen the likes of Justin Timberlake, P Diddy, Craig David and Madonna. DJ Simba (Resident) DJ Fresh

(20 Kensington church street) Time: 10pm – 3am Funky Buddha, 15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8DY

Wednesday Dance With Me Every Wednesday – hip hop, bashment, r&b and funky house. Time: 10pm – 3am Stanza, 93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Leicester Square, London W1D 5DY Info: nappermc@hotmail.com / La Bomba! The Latin Explosion – Cuban Special Celebrate 50 years of Cuban independence. A Cuban special with a mix of guest artists and DJʼs including celebrated Cuban rapper Papo Record. The resounding success of La Bomba - The Latin Explosion has created shock waves across Londonʼs club scene with its effervescent hot

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CLUBS mix of urban Latino sights and sounds and has already created a rush for more parties across the UK and internationally including events in Brighton, Germany and Ibiza. Time: 10.30pm - 4am Ministry of Sound. 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP Info: www.la-bomba.co.uk Monthly residency: 06 August Reggaeton London presents Latin Heat A hot night of Latin rhythm. Salsa class from 7.30pm. DJ El Nino, and guests playing the best in Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and everything from 8.30pm. Time: 9pm – 2am Archangel, 11-13 Kensington High Street, London W8 5NP Info: www.reggaetonlondon. co.uk The Big VIP This is the night that gave you live performances by the likes of Fat Joe, Ray J and most recently Day 26. Time: 10pm – 3am Penthouse, 1 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BG Info: DJ Hyper, 07947 993 413

Hot Wuk The latest dancehall reggae, hip hop and Caribbean rave music. Time: 8pm – 1am Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NL Info: housemanagers@bigchill. net

Friday Club Candy

R&b; bashment; hip hop; funky house as well as afro beats and so much more from Londonʼs top Djʼs on rotation including DJ Abrantee, Choice FM. Time: 9pm – 4am Goldcoast Club, 40 Acre Lane, London SW2 5SP Info: clubcandy@ymail.com / 07960-566-919

Future Fridays Each and every Friday at Fiesta (formerly, Z-bar). Bringing you the best in r&b; bashment; funky house; rare grooves; hip hop; soca and slow jams. Bar open as soon as you ﬁnish work until 3am. Food served until 10.30pm. Dj’s: Gal Flex; Juggling; Sweetbwoy and Scotty Fiesta Bar, 30 Acre Lane, Brixton London Info: mcscott79@hotmail.co.uk / 07957-688-674 Groove Lineage with Paul Aaaron Freestyle eclectic dance music policy inc. soul, (from northern soul to neo soul) nu jazz, acid jazz, jazz dance, funk, disco, breaks, party hip hop, latin, world music, rare grooves, reggae, dancehall, ska, blues, r&b, afrobeat, brokenbeat, dnb, disco, classic and soulful house. Every Friday. Time: 9pm-2am, Free Entry Hobgoblin, 73 White Lion St, Angel, N1 Info: 07821 357713 / keepthefaithful@gmail.com

Win VIP tickets to La Bomba!

The Latin Explosion – Cuban Special

COMPETITION Celebrate 50 years of Cuban independence. A Cuban special with a mix of guest artists and DJʼs including celebrated Cuban rapper Papo Record. Time: 10.30pm - 4am Ministry of Sound. 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP Info: www.la-bomba.co.uk Monthly residency: 06 August Lime magazine have teamed up with the La Bomba team to offer you the chance to win tickets to celebrate 50 years of the Cuban independence. We have ﬁve pairs to give-away. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive. co.uk with La Bomba in the subject header by 5th August.

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CLUBS Mix and Mashup The only r&b night in London thatʼs all about catching joke. Nights of r&b, swing, hip hop, soulful/funky house, bashment, dance, soul, club anthems, old skool garage, and anything else that move your feet. Think youʼve got a good voice? Then grab the mic and sing. Time: 9pm – 4am Raduno, 85 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London EC1M 6HJ Info: 07960 108 929

Saturday Niche The freshest r&b and hip hop with resident DJ Swerve. Time: 10pm – 4am The Loft, inside O2 Arena, Greenwich, London Info: www.niche-events.co.uk Get Loose High-energy, soulful house music for an upmarket, snazzy, cosmopolitan crowd. Time: 9pm – 4.30am Fridge Bar, 1 Brixton Road, London SW2 1RJ Crazy Sexy Cool We are putting the feel good factor back into clubbing. Time: 9.30pm – 4am 71-73 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London SW9 8PU Info: Jahmale, Silk City 07939 206 134 XS Sexy sounds of Londonʼs new regular Saturday Night Time: 10pm – 3am Rainforest Cafe, 20 Shaftsbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus, London W1 Info: www.xsclubevents.com

Uptown Baby The new Saturday spot for the summer, where the sexy meet the cool and the cool meet the cute. First Saturday of the month. Resident DJʼs Ace N Vis from BBC1xtra and MTV BASE, hosted by Kwame from Undasound. RubyLo, Sequoia Nightclub, 23 Orchard Street, London W1H 6HL Info: 07931 216 770 Open House The only Saturday night out made for all ravers. Sexy r&b, hip hop, bashment, funky house, club classics and much more... Time: 10pm – 4am Club Raduno, 85 Charter House Street, London EC1 6HJ Info: 07949 187 897

Sunday I Roc on Sundays presents Entourage vs Sex and the City Every Sunday throughout Summer. Resident DJʼs Each and Every Sunday: Ace N Vis (BBC1xtra / MTV Base), Milktray (Sweetboyz / On Top Fm) DJ Kwes Time: 8pm – 1.30am Iroko Bar and Grill, 226 -228 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London SW2 1HE Info: www.irokobar.co.uk / 07743 069 042 Glam Roc UK Funky, r&b, soulful house. Smart dress essential. Time: 9.30pm – 3.30am Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1

Roller Motion in Association with Choice FM Weekly club night on wheels with two arenas of non-stop skating to RnB, Hip Hop, House, classic soul and funk. Time: 7pm – 12am Renaissance Rooms, Wandsworth Road, London SW8 Info: events@choicefm.com Any Given Sunday Every Sunday night.Neo-soul, r&b, African beats, 80ʼs and 90ʼs classics. Time: 7pm – midnight Ruby Lo, 23 Orchard Street, London, W1H 6HL Info: info@bros-inc.com / 07932403497 Amplifiedʼs Mahogany The Sunday chill out session and home to Amplifed - its neo-soul vs brilliant R&B classics and jazzy breaks on this one. Time: 6pm – 11am Marketplace, 11 Marketplace, London W1 8AH Info: www.amplified-online. co.uk Sunday Rendezvouz Come dine or have drinks with your friends. DJ Ice, DJ Bayo, playing the best urban flavours, including soulful house and afrobeats. Time: 6pm – 12am Number 10, 10 Golborne Road, Notting Hill, London, W10 5PA Info: 07969 302 684

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COMEDY Until 08 Aug Reggie Watts One man. One loop machine. A superhuman vocal range and the ability to channel a wide range of vocal characters. Thereʼs no one out there like Reggie Watts. Time: 9.45pm Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 Info: www.sohotheatre.com

02 Aug Kat hosts The Sunday Show First Birthday Special Comedy with Richard Blackwood; Eddie Kadi; Slim and Kevin J. DJ - Twin B from BBC1xtra. Live PAʼs from Sway; Gracious K – Migraine Skank; Young Nate and Hayley C. Poetry from James Massiah. Dancers – Vortex. Plus The Sunday Show Games Show. Time: 6.30pm – 11pm Venue: The Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, EC4 3DB Info: Mr Harrison, marvyn. harrison@googlemail.com / 07949-168-451

16 Aug An Audience with Eddie Kadi Following his sold out show at the indigO2 in February 2009, award-winning comedian Eddie Kadi returns to the indigO2 at the O2, with his critically acclaimed one man show, An Audience with Eddie Kadi. Experience Eddie Kadi with special guests live at indigO2 in what is guaranteed to be yet another sold out event. Infectious smile, unpredictable material, clean comedy and fantastic delivery... Time: 7pm Venue: indigO2, Peninsula Square, London Info: management@eddiekadi. com

Comedy Event Of The Month 23 August

UK Black Tie Comedy Awards The annual Urban Comedy Awards in association with Funny Bizz Entertainment and Harmony Productions, is dedicated to the celebration of UK comedic genius. A night of side splitting laughter and stylish glamour, hosted by the award winning Fresh Prince of Hackney, Kojo and a special guest.

Time: 8pm Venue: Indigo2, Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Info: www.the02.co.uk/indigo2

24 Aug

Every Wednesday

Choice FM Comedy Club The alternative way to spend your Monday evenings with colleagues, friends and family. Time: 7pm Walkabout Bar, Temple Place, London WC2R 2PH Info: events@choicefm.com

Comedy at Cottons Cottons is nice and cozy atmosphere, it has limited seating so get there early & claim your space. Be entertained by the UK ʻs ﬁnest and up coming talent on the comedy circuit. Time: From 7pm Cottons aka Rhum Jungle, 70 Exmouth Market, London EC1R Info: info@comedycircusclub. com

First Sunday of the month Adlib at Comedy Cafe The freshest UK talent, with an eclectic blend of live music, comedy, poetry, open mic and special guest hosts. Time: 8pm 66 Rivington Street, London EC2 Info: www.adlib-ent.com

Last Sunday of every month

Every Sunday You Got Jokes Fun packed show, which includes stand up comedians, games and quizzes. Followed by an afterparty. Time: 6pm Yates Wine Bar, 12-14 The Broadway, London E15 Info: www.yates.stratford@bay restaurantgroup.co.uk

Comedy Lounge Monthly showcase hosted by Quincy. Time: 7pm Latin Quarter, 27 The Broadway, Stratford, London E15 Info: 07931 595 634

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SCREEN The Taking of Pelham 123 Out Now Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary dayʼs work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime. The remake of this book to ﬁlm adaptation stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta.

08 Aug Sugar The film follows the story of Miguel Santos, aka Sugar, a Dominican baseball player from San Pedro de Macoris struggling to make it to the big leagues in the US. An exceptionally crafted film – part sports flick, part immigrant tale. A touching and poignant story. Time: 8.35pm Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, London W6 9RL Info: www.riversidestudios.co.uk

13 Aug Black Londoners: The Untold Stories Historian Stephen Bourne tells the stories of several Black Londoners who are included in the National Portrait Galleryʼs c0ollection: Mary Seacole, Ira Aldridge, Samuel ColeridgeTaylor, Dr. Harold Moody, Adelaide Hall and Paul Robeson. Stephenʼs adopted aunt, seamstress Esther Bruce (19121994), whose image was recently acquiored by the Gallery, will also

be featured with a screening of Bourneʼs acclaimed short documentary Aunt Estherʼs Story (2007). Time: 1.15pm in the Ondaatje Wing Theatre (OWT) National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place London WC2H Info: www.npg.org.uk

15 Aug Post-traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr Joy DeGruy-Leary Time: 2pm – 5pm Battersea - African Caribbean library 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 Info: wadebuffalo@yahoo.co.uk

16 / 25 Aug Soul Power

16 Aug: London Portobello Road, Electric Cinema 25 Aug: London Riverside Studios, Hammersmith Soul Power is a verité

documentary, entirely composed of footage shot in 1974 at the legendary music festival (dubbed “Zaire ʼ74”). It shows the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba, among a host of others. At the peak of their talents and the height of their careers, these artists were inspired by this return to their African roots, as well as the enthusiasm of the Zairian audience, to give the performances of their lives. The concert has achieved mythological significance as the definitive Africa(n)-American musical event of the 20th Century. Info: www.soulpowerfilm.co.uk

22 Aug African Remembrance Day – Haitian Double Bill In recognition of the heroic freedom ﬁghters who in 1791 inspired by Boukman Dutty fought and beat the British, Spanish, and French racists. Time: 11am / 2pm BFI Southbank, Belverdere Road, London SE1 Info: www.bﬁ.org/southbank

25 Aug When We Were Kings A documentary record of events around a boxing match staged in 1974 in Zaire between Muhammed Ali and George Forman. This famous rumble in the jungle is intercut with comments and contemporary music. Time: 7pm Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, London W6 9RL Info: www.riversidestudios.co.uk

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SCREEN 02 Aug bfm Film Club - Bashment: The Fork in the Road UK Premier, directed by Steve McAlpin Bashment outpaces many Jamaican-made ﬁlms that have come before. The drama and intrigue make it a back seat to none, not event the classic ʻThe Harder They Comeʼ. Jamaican Gleaner. A cautionary tale about friendship, greed and redemption, Bashment addresses the many complexities and pitfalls that Jamaican and Caribbean immigrants face on the quest for that all too often allusive ʻAmerican Dreamʼ. When Cymbal (Mykal Fax) and his friends, Job (Steve McAlpin), Tubby (Shawn Cummings) and Rupert (Narada Campbell) linkup with Son-Son (Nohard Grant) an incorrigible bad boy who believes that choice is an illusion, and that the gun is the only thing that matters, they ﬁnd themselves dealing with more drama than they are willing to take on.

Time: 4pm Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), The Mall (just off Trafalgar Square). Info: www.bfmmedia.com

35 Shots of Rum

Out Now

Train driver Lionel (Alex Descas) and university student Josephine (Mati Diop) live together in an apartment block in a working class Parisian suburb. Their everyday lives together have routine, trust, warmth and closeness. They are also father and daughter. Bringing their relationships with neighbours into the narrative - possible friends and future relationships - Denis explores the emotional bond between the couple and the inevitable independence of Josephine as they realise she must leave home.

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COMMUNITY 01 Aug

02 Aug

100 Black Men of London Community Programme Graduation Our graduation ceremony is the culmination of our Diamondsʼ sterling efforts over months of fortnightly Saturday meetings, weekly follow-ups, homework, and passionate debate. We cherish and are proud of them all and are grateful for the knowledge, insights and challenges that our Diamonds have laid out for us. Time: 11am – 1pm Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham, London Info: info@100bmol.org.uk

Afrika Art – first Saturday of every month A celebration of African culture where we have a variety of products ranging from jewellery to fashion, prints to paintings, carvings to sculptures and much more. You will find a fine range of quality products. We also offer a variety of exotic dishes. A family event with live music, food, facepainting and workshops. Time: 12pm – 7pm Venue: The Africa Centre, 38 King Street, Covent Garden, London Info: afrikaart@afrodiva-ent. com

Nubian Ski Picnic in the Park Come to our annual Picnic in the Park gathering in Greenwich. Bring your own picnic, your children, partners and other family members and remember to forward this email to your friends. Thereʼll be races for children of all different ages, as well as for all you big people who fancy your chances! To show our appreciation, the winners will get a medal or a certificate for joining in. Time: 12.30pm – 6.30pm (games at 3:00pm) (By the band stand & near the car park) Greenwich Park, Blackheath Gate, Charlton Way, Greenwich, London SE10 8QY Info: www.nubianski.com Afrikan Remembrance Gathering In praise and honour of our ancestors and ourselves. Free event please bring food/drink to share, Libation and film showing of Sankofa, discussion and airing of views. Time: 3pm – 9pm 44-46 Offley Road, Oval, London, SW9 0LS Info: 07908 203 533, 07985 618 771

10 Aug The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street PCS in conjunction with Black History Studies presents This presentation tells the amazing story of how African Americans created their own centre of black business and enterprise during the era of segregation. How did they achieve this? What obstacles did they face? This presentation addresses these issues. There is an admission charge of £4 per person. Time: 6.45pm - 9.30pm Venue: PCS HQ, 160 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 2LN Info: info@blackhistorystudies.com

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COMMUNITY Community event of the month 15 Aug

The Second Annual Youʼre Beautiful, Woman event The event includes: A huge market place with more stalls, more variety and more bargains! Stalls will be selling items such as jewellery, clothing, greeting cards, books, accessories, make up and more. Seminars covering topics such as styling, fashion, natural hair & beauty, health, relationships, fitness and inner beauty. A beauty room where you can see live demonstrations and treat yourself to mini pampering session at special value prices. A workshop room where you can attend a workshop on dating or finance. Food and Drinks on sale all day. Goodie Bags and Raffle Prize Draw too

This month, seven successful businesswomen will be holding the second annual Youʼre Beautiful, Woman event, an exciting and formidable event honouring black beauty and black women. Youʼre Beautiful, Woman is a fun, yet constructive and educational event celebrating black female beauty in all its forms – fashion, hair, beauty, ﬁtness and more.

Southall Black Sisters In 2009 the Southall Black Sisters will be celebrating their 30th anniversary of fighting domestic abuse within the ethnic minority community. This year the “Youʼre Beautiful, Woman!” event will support the Southall Black Sisters by offering a percentage of its profits to the organisation. Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women. Its aims are to highlight and challenge violence against women; empower them to gain more control over their lives; live without fear of violence; and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom. Time: 10am – 6pm Venue: Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 25 Bertram Street, Highgate, London N19 5DQ Info: Tickets £5, visit www.yourebeautifulwoman. com or pay on the door

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Colour your life and change a child’s life for ever! BAAF Adoption & Fostering is a UK charity that exists to ﬁnd loving families for children who cannot live safely at home. We have helped ﬁnd families for thousands of children over the past 30 years and need your help to do more.

here are 80,000 children living in care. 25% have been there for more than ﬁve years and 4,000 are waiting to be adopted every year. 50% of children in care are there because they have been physically or emotionally abused by their birth family. Every day these children live with uncertainty about their future. All of them urgently need a loving, caring family and BAAF helps ﬁnd families for some of the most vulnerable children in the country.

children in care we must raise £250,000 every year. You can help us do this by taking part in one of our exciting overseas challenges – every penny of your sponsorship money will go towards our life changing work. In return for raising agreed sponsorship you can spend an amazing time in a fantastic destination of your choice, trekking or cycling for BAAF. We have a wide selection of overseas challenges in the coming months, including cycling in Cuba and trekking the Inca Trail…

The children that we find families for are often ʻolderʼ – in some cases just five years old is seen as too old to be adopted! There are groups of brothers and sisters who desperately need to stay together and many disabled children are never found a new adoptive family because many new parents may think they are too challenging to care for. There is a disproportionate number of black and minority ethnic children in care and, as a result of this, many of these children wait longer than they should for a new family. Many children will sadly never be adopted and will be in care until they are just 16 or 18, never knowing the love and security of a family that those of us who have been fortunate enough to experience may take for granted. We are working hard to ensure that we find as many families as possible for children so that they too can have the best possible chances in life.

Perhaps you fancy spending your Easter holiday abroad next year? Then head to Cuba to cycle along stunning coastal roads and look forward to enjoying the sites of Havana and relaxing in the beautiful Caribbean sea at the end of your epic ride.

In order to continue ﬁnding loving permanent families for

Or if youʼd rather dust off your walking boots you could be trekking the Inca Trail next summer, making your dreams come true by watching the sun rise at Machu Picchu and exploring one of the worldʼs most fascinating and important archaeological ﬁnds! Itʼs an amazing chance to see one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. For more information about BAAF or to ﬁnd out about signing up for the adventure of a lifetime please call Daisy on 020 7421 2630, email fundraising@baaf.org.uk or visit www.baaf.org.uk. We can help you colour your life and transform a childʼs life at the same time!

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The Sickle Cell Society The Sickle Cell Society was ﬁrst set up as a registered charity in 1979. It was formed by a group of patients, parents and health professionals who were all concerned about the lack of understanding and inadequacy of treatment with sickle cell disorders The Society’s mission is to enable and assist individuals with a sickle cell disorder to realise their full economic and social potential. This is achieved by improving opportunities for sickle cell affected individuals and families by raising public awareness through education, advocacy together with the provision of direct welfare services, assisting in research and lobbying. There are 250,000 people in the UK who are carriers of the sickle cell gene and up to 13,500 people have a sickle cell disorder - making it the most common inherited blood disorder in the country. About 350 babies are diagnosed with the disease every year. Sickle cell is a disorder of the haemoglobin in the red blood cells. There are over 300 different types of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the substance in red blood cells that is responsible for the colour of the cell and for carrying oxygen around the body. People with sickle cell disorder are born with the condition. It is not contagious and can only be inherited from both parents. The main symptoms of sickle cell disorder are anaemia and severe pain. The pain occurs when the cells change shape after oxygen has been released. The red blood cells then, stick together, causing blockages in the small blood vessels. These painful episodes are referred to as sickle cell crisis. They can last for a few hours, a couple of days or up to a couple of weeks. Sickle cell sufferers are often admitted to hospital when they have a crisis. They are given strong painkillers such as pethadine and morphine to control the pain. Over time sickle cell sufferers can experience damage to internal organs such as the liver, kidney, lungs, heart and spleen.

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Due to organ damage life expectancy of people with sickle cell disorders is mid-40s, although with modern treatments patients can survive into their 50s. Sadly death can also result from complications of the disorder. June 19th of each year has now been declared as World Sickle Cell Day by the United Nations. The declaration of this global day of awareness came about on 22 December 2008 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/63/L63 that recognizes sickle cell disease as a public health problem. Among the objectives of this resolution was in particular the celebration on 19th June of each year a World Day of sickle cell disease devoted to awareness campaigns at national and international levels. The Sickle Cell Society commemorated the ﬁrst ever World Sickle Cell Day in London with a reception at the County Hall on 17 June. The event was organised by the Sickle Cell Society in collaboration with the NHS Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme and was hosted by the Right Honourable and Most Reverend Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York. The reception also formally launched the programme of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sickle Cell Society. Kalpna Patel Fundraising Manager The Sickle Cell Society 54 Station Road London NW10 4UA Tel: 020 8961 7795 Email: info@sicklecellsociety.org Website: www.sicklecellsociety.org

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COMMUNITY 21 Nov Black Youth Achievement Awards - nominations close 31 August, 2009

The awards seek to recognise and reward the positive achievements of young, black people. They are open to those aged between 8-25 and residents in the UK. Nominations are made via the website and you can nominate yourself. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a make-over and photoshoot, followed by a pre-event lunch covered by the media and published on the website. Listen to the founder, Kay Oldroyd on Colourful Radio on 11 August. Info: www.blackyouthachievment.org

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Black Reading Group Aya of Yop City by Marguerite Abouet and The Cupid Effect by Dorothy Koomson. These are lighter books as weʼve had a few months of reading quite serious literature. Time: 3pm 5th Floor restaurant, Waterstones, 203-205 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HA.

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Info: blackreadinggroup@yahoo.co.uk

Shangwe Hair and Skin Anthology: Deadline for submission: 30 Aug WANTED: poems and personal essays for a new book. The Editor is seeking contributions from Black & Mixed-Race women of African & African-Caribbean descent on the themes of hair and/or skin. For guidelines email: shangwewriters@yahoo. co.uk or telephone: 07846 542321.

The Precious Awards, sponsored by Pearson plc, is the leading ceremony honouring outstanding women of colour in business and leadership in the UK. Weʼre celebrating women who demonstrate exceptional determination, dedication, and entrepreneurial skills and talent. The Awards are a truly grass roots, word of mouth, heartfelt event. This year our fabulous hosts are the UKʼs leading business coach and speaker, Rasheed Ogunlaru, alongside one of the UKʼs leading entreprenuers: Jessica Huie of Colorblind Cards. Time: 5.30pm – 9.15pm Venue: Pearson, 80 The Strand, London Info: foluke@preciousonline.co.uk

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CHILDREN Every Wednesday until 26 Aug Busy Bees Storytime for Under 5s is changing. Come and join our new Busy Bees sessions, especially for children under ﬁve and their carers discovering the Museum. Enjoy an exciting variety of activities including our usual storytellers, handling Museum objects, songs and rhymes, creative play and art activities. Time: 10.30am; 11.15am and 12pm Horniman Museum Gardens, 100 London Road, London SE23 Info: www.horniman.ac.uk

05 – 09 Aug Walking with Dinosaurs After years of planning, the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 lifesize dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-rex! Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes. The O2, Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Info: www.the02.co.uk

05 Aug Create Carnival Headwear (14-15s) Design striking carnival headwear in time for the Notting Hill Carnival inspired by African objects and designs. Time: 11.00-16.00 Victoria and Albert Museum, Design Studio, Sackler Centre, South Kensington Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL Info: (0)20 7942 2211

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Youth Theatre For all the young thespians out there, the Unicornʼs Youth Theatre project offers the perfect opportunity to ﬂex their creative muscles. Info: emma. higham@unicorntheatre.com

Notting Hill Carnival: Childrenʼs Day This is the time when children become masqueraders, showing off the grand costumes of the various bands. They perform along a slightly shorter route than the adult bands and share their day with the Soca Sound Systems and Steelbands, who both also have competitions during the day. Time: 10am – 9pm Info: www. thenottinghillcarnival.com

09 Aug Mangrove Fun Day Celebrating Mangroveʼs long lasting relationship with the community it came from. This will be a day of fun, games and music, whilst also showcasing Mangrove and its 2009 carnival costume presentation for adults and kids. Time: 12.30pm Carnival Village, The

Until 8 Nov The Robot Zoo Enter this amazing world of robotic creatures and discover mind-boggling facts about animals that share our world. These animal robots and handson interactives show fascinating real life characteristics, such as how a chameleon changes colour and how a giant squid jets around. Learn about powerful springs that launch a grasshopper into the air and how a bat locates prey in the dark using special equipment. Horniman Museum Gardens, 100 London Road, London SE23 Info: www.horniman.ac.uk

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