As part of Africa Utopia, this Friday the Royal Festival Hall will host an amazing event: An Evening of Afrofuturism will drag you into sound and visuals collision in an Afro-futuristic multi-artform experience. Travelling from an unknown past to unseen futures, Cosmic Ashoke will explore Afro-futuristic poetry and music through unique visual and auditory experiences.
Expect pop-up performances and diasporic storytelling, as we journey through the tradition of the Griot to modern day black British futurism. Featuring sets from Zena Edwards, Transits and Theresa Lola and Jacob V Joyce.
Africa Utopia is an annual festival celebrating the arts and culture of one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-changing continents. Championed by Senegalese singer and human rights advocate Baaba Maal, this year’s vibrant programme features a range of talks, workshops, music, performances, fashion and food.
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When 16 Jul 2017 – 6.45PM – Approximate run time: 90 mins
Where: St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Blue side, Royal Festival Hall
Book: £12 (Booking fee: £2.50 – Members £0.00)
Concessions: 50% off (Limited availability. Find out more about their Concessions policy)
