International Black Music Exhibition

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A OUTSTANDING EXPLORATION OF SOUNDS & RHYTHMS OF AFRICA & THE DIASPORA Bob Marley – Celia Cruz – Fela Kuti – Nina Simone - Miles Davis – Jay-Z - Miriam Makeba – John Coltrane – Public Enemy – Ali Farka Touré – Etta James – Gilberto Gil – Mahalia Jackson – Nas – Billie Holiday…. 

Each one a giant, an icon who represents sheer excellence in musical expression, creators of music that lasts a lifetime. It is these artists, and many, many more, who will be celebrated at the International Exhibition of Black Music, a groundbreaking digital experience that pays homage to artists and music of Africa and the African diaspora. Musicians across the ages from the Caribbean, the America’s, and the African continent will form part of the exhibition, set to be held in Museum Africa, Newtown – Jo’burg, over a 4 month period. Brought to South Africa as part of the French Season in South Africa 2012, it is the first tribute to black artists of it’s kind. The exhibition uses state-of-the-art technology, with over 100 interactive audiovisual setups transmitting the sights, sounds and rhythms of artists from all over the world.

Opened 1st of September to the 12th of December 2012 at the Museum Africa in Johannesburg before it will be transferred to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil where it will become a permanent exhibition. This unique multimedia project is the first initiative showcasing black music as a full concept from African roots to blues, jazz, soul, funk, Caribbean and Latin American music.

Cost: R30 | R40 per person | Sundays Free

Museum Africa

t	011 833 5624
e	webmaster@museumafrica.org
a	121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg.

There will also be black music available for sale at the end of the exhibition.

Contact Eddie Mudau - Justed@mweb.co.za or go to 23 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein Center, Shop No.7

Just love being a part of this wonderful event.