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something(s) about John Coltrane
Tune in to the stream through today into the night for odes to Trane. Happy birthday.
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Tags: Alice Coltrane, Bugz Bayfield, DJ Mighty, Jitsvinger, Texito Langa
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Schengen Shegue
No Pass But 6 Passports – the life and work of Miriam “Mazi Makeba”
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PASS in Paris: DJ Mo Laudi
As a DJ, producer and boss of Globalisto Records, Mo Laudi is notorious for his energy and openness to a world of sounds. Upon moving from South Africa to Europe, he established weekly residencies in London and Paris where he specialised in playing house, kwaito and a wide spread of electronic dance music including UK funky, Azonto, kuduru, and trap. For the PASS pop-up in Paris, Mo Laudi will be DJing live.
PASS in Paris: Andy Amadi Okoroafor
In his own words, Andy Amadi Okoroafor works with images. Whether for his magazine, exhibitions, fashion, film, books, or other goings-on envisioned in his ClamLab, he is known for a distinct striking style. Clam Magazine has been published since 1999 putting out two copies a year. As a director, Okoroafor’s debut feature film, Relentless, was released in 2010 and he has also created music videos for Bantu and Nneka among others. For the PASS pop-up in Paris happenings, Okoroafor will translate his imagery onto the radio-waves for a live …
PASS in Paris: Mwezé Ngangura
Born in Bukavu, Mwezé Ngangura is something of a veteran in Congolese filmmaking. His two short films, Tamtam électronique (1973) and Rhythm and Blood (1975) were made while studying in Belgium then on his return to DRC (then Zaire) he became a college lecturer and also made many television documentaries. These documentaries offer a wide angle on life in Kinshasa, including a portrait of the painter Chéri Samba. Ngangura will reunite with Chéri Samba at our PASS pop-up in Paris to discuss Congolese cinema with …
PASS in Paris: Jean-Pierre Bekolo
From lesbian vampire sci-fi flicks to alternative tips for how to mine the continent, Jean-Pierre Bekolo is a unique voice in 21st century cinema. He is the author of titles including Quartier Mozart (1992), Le complot d’Aristotle (1996), Les Saignantes (2005), and Mudimbe’s Things and Words (2015). Bekolo lives and works in Yaounde. Many of his films and more are available to watch via Bekolo’s Kino TV channel. His movements can also be followed via bekolopress.wordpress.com. During the PASS pop-up in Paris, Bekolo will sit with director Mwezé …
Helmie Bellini avec Phil Hilfiker & Hilaire Penda
“Let’s go to Congo, let’s go to Congo, let’s go to Congo…” More on Helmie Bellini and her Kongo Square project here.
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Tags: Congo, Congolese Sounds, Helmie Bellini, PASS Paris
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