Lecture: Continuity and Change in the Art of Burkina Faso

September 24, 2009, 6 p.m.
High Museum: Hill Auditorium
This program is free and seating is limited. Reservations required.

Christopher D. Roy, Professor of Art History, Elizabeth M. Stanley Faculty Fellow of African Art, University of Iowa. Made possible by Darl Snyder and Friends of African Art.

In 79 AD the Roman historian Pliny said: Semper ex Africa aliquid novii. "There is always something new out of Africa."

This is one of the very few things about Africa that has not changed in the past 2000years. The art of Burkina Faso is subject to continuity and change based on a broad range of historic, economic, social, political, and religious factors.

Professor Roy will use slides and video gathered over thirty-eight years in Burkina Faso to illustrate the changes in visual creativity of the Mossi, Bwa, Nuna, and Winiama people among whom he has studied.

This program is free and seating is limited. Tickets will soon be available online and through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately. Learn more...

Art Exhibit

6 New works by Liberian artist Naplah E. Naplah now available!


"Pounding Rice"

Upcoming Art Exhibit

by

Naplah E. Naplah
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 6:30pm


Gems of Africa Gallery
630 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-876-8200

www.gemsofafricagallery.com

Riverdale World Fest 2009

Riverdale World Fest 2009
September 19, 2009
6690 Church Street, Riverdale, GA



This event is an International Festival of Food, Arts & Crafts. There will be special performances all day representing the various cultures in the Riverdale area. Authentic food, arts and crafts vendors will create an international marketplace for your enjoyment. For more information, please call (770)997-8989. Anyone interested in vendor opportunities, please click here for additional information. Learn more...

Our entertainment line-up includes international entertainers representing the Caribbean and Africa. To name are few of the entertainers to perform at this event; Kelly Love Jones, Mercy Mrya from Kenya, Fatima, the Guyanese/Senegalese dancer, Yetunde and Sam Mukoro from Nigeria, and Sholla Lewis from Gambia.

Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love

YOUSSOU N'DOUR: I BRING WHAT I LOVE
Opening in Atlanta, July 31st
Regal Tara Theater
2345 Cheshire Bridge Road N.e.
Atlanta, GA 30324
404) 634-5661
Check website for show times

The new award winning film Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love opens in Atlanta (Regal Tara Theater) on Friday, July 31st, after opening to great success in New York and Los Angeles – “One of the best openings for a documentary so far this year" - Indiewire. Opening weekend will feature Q&As with producer, Sarah Price.

An audience sensation at film festivals worldwide, I Bring What I Love takes you behind the scenes and into the world of Africa’s most famous musician: Youssou N’Dour. This never-before-told story follows N’Dour at a turning point in his life and career, as he releases his most personal and controversial album Egypt. But the singer’s hope for promoting a more tolerant face of Islam erupts in scandal and outrage in his native country that rejects the album and denounce it as blasphemous. Part explosive documentary, part stirring drama, I Bring What I Love is an unforgettable musical journey with an artist whose courage and conviction shook the music industry and ultimately awakened the world.

Watch the trailer.
You can learn more about the film at www.ibringwhatilove.com.

Visit the film on:
Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

JOIN THE MAILING LIST

Black In America 2

CNN Presents Black in America 2
Wednesday July 22nd at 9:00pm
Thursday July 23rd at 8:00pm
Reported by Soledad O'Brien