JUMATANO GROOVE: Kalapina (TZ) 🎤🎶 Kalapina, a vibrant force in Tanzanian Hip Hop, began his journey as a breakdancing champ in the late 80s. Rising to fame as the co-founder of Kikosi cha Mizinga, he shook the East African music scene with his raw talent and fearless activism. From leading movements against albino violence to […]
CLIMATE FRESK: Workshop for Students to learn more, and artistically engage with climate issues 🌍🌡 To take action on climate change, you first have to understand it. The climate fresk is a collective, participatory game that lets you learn a lot about the causes and consequences of climate change in a very short space of […]
JUMATANO GROOVE: Wamwiduka Band (TZ) 🎶@wamwiduka Wamwiduka Band, winners of the 2023/24 HAPA (Hollywood Africa Prestigious Awards) for Best Traditional Band, is a vibrant Tanzanian group blending traditional and urban music. Formed in Mbeya in 2012, the band draws its name from the Safwa community, meaning “valuable products.” They play "Babatone" music, popular across East […]
LITERATURE: KALAM SALAAM: A Monthly Celebration of Swahili Literary Culture 🪶 Are you ready to craft stories that resonate? Join us for the 'Nguvu ya Simulizi' workshop, where you’ll gain valuable writing skills and enhance your creativity. This private workshop is designed for lovers of literature who wish to delve into the art of storytelling. […]
Have you heard of the Tanzanian ruler who used bees to protect her land from colonial forces? Litti Kidanka is the inspiration behind lan Mwaisunga's latest creation which blends history and contemporary dance with Tanzania's unique Taarab and urban music styles. Weaponized bees, treachery, and fatal seduction make up this epic tale of one woman's […]
La première danse politique (The first political dance) is a bold exploration of post-colonial Burundi. Choreographed by JosuĂ© Mugisha, this piece revisits the country's history through a powerful blend of dance, music, and poetry. It seeks to redefine identity, emphasizing cultural emancipation, resilience, and the sacredness of ibangam, the sacred. The performance invites the audience […]
The Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite you to the exhibition opening of NENO KUTOKA KWA... by Jan van Esch (NL). The exhibition delves into the issue of textile waste in Europe and East Africa, starting with discarded clothing collected from the streets of the Netherlands by Jan van Esch and […]
Over the past year, Dorine Mugisha has been developing her autobiographical solo piece "Asili", where she delves into her multicultural upbringing between Tanzania, France, and the UK, navigating the intricacies of adapting to diverse people, places, and institutions— a profound journey of self-discovery and acceptance. A short iteration of 'Asili' has been showcased at venues […]
Sentient Being is choreographed and performed by MANACAN, a South African dance and music duo consisting of artists Ciara Baldwin and Nathan Bartman. "We are fascinated by how animals connect and relate, the relationships different species build among themselves - some mate for life, some are ruthless in their mating habits. There is something almost […]
Created and performed by Diana Odhiambo from Kenya, Thin Line seeks to amplify women's voices, particularly women of colour, who are often unseen and unheard. The work explores issues such as gender imbalance, cultural pressures, marginalization, and stereotypes rooted in traditional practices while examining the conflict between societal expectations and modern realities. It highlights the […]
Choreographed by MANACAN and performed by Muda Africa dancers, Survive was created in loving memory of Kirvan Fortuin (1991-2020): "You need to do what you need to do to survive, don't ever say that 'because there are other things happening in the world that your story is insignificant', because it's not" As humans we are […]
PensĂ©e (Thought), created by visionary choreographer Darel Longundu from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a compelling exploration of the mental chains left by colonialism. The performance questions the true meaning of freedom, urging the audience to examine Africa's relationship with the Western world and the power dynamics at play. Each movement, step, and cry […]
