Brixton Gig
July 21st, 2009
The Mamas are looking forward to playing with Afrocat for her charity gig at Hootananny in Brixton on the 1st August… details below…
“The Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange UK (ICYE-UK) an international exchange charity and Strong Linx, a Brixton-based arts exchange initiative are coming together to organise ‘Akwaaba’, an African inspired night of afrobeat, rap, reggae, jazz, funk and fun at Brixton’s famous Hootananny on Saturday 1st August!
All money raised from Akwaaba will go towards funding volunteering placements in Ghana for Lambeth’s young people. The lucky young people will be selected from local volunteers who have already been helping out their communities by volunteering for three months full-time on social projects. Strong Linx’ Narsha Khan-Sappore, event organiser says “We believe it is important for young minority groups to get the same opportunities as other young people to volunteer abroad, which is why we are organising this event. It’s a way of saying thanks, and also recognising that many of Lambeth’s young people are trying to make positive contributions to their communities and the world as a whole.”
Headlining are Awalé, a 10-piece Afrobeat band, original reggae band X-Othermik, and a live PA from hip-hop/funk outfit Phuturesonic. DJ’s Makora Mzee, Will Heights, Sister 45, Bobbalin’ Hot and Afrocat will be playing a mix of the finest tunes into the early hours. African drummer Henry Gao Bi will also be opening our show with a Djembe explosion! Entry to Akwaaba is free, but you can support the cause by buying tickets for the fundraising raffle with the chance to win two free tickets to The Big Chill Festival, a month’s gym membership at Brockwell Lido and a meal at Bamboula, amongst other great prizes!
Akwaaba is Ghanaian for welcome – so we hope to see you there!”
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