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A night of music and poetry in Oslo. |
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 Word Sound and Power celebrates African music and poetry. The poets present are Zakia Khairhoum (Morocco), Nasibu Mwanukuzi (Tanzania), and Jimu Makurumbandi (Zimbabwe) while live drumming will be provided by Kossa Diomande, a master drummer from Ivory Coast. In addition to poetry reading DJ Dominic will spinn roots reggae as well as dub. The event is a curtain raiser for a series of spoken word arrangements that will take place in Oslo in summer and autumn this year.
Zakia Khairhoum is a writer who has among others, published a number of children books. Her recent novel, End of My Dangerous Secret, has received good reviews. Nasibu Mwanukuzi is a poet and musician who has published a collection of poetry, Double Focus as well as produced two critically acclaimed albums. Jimu Makurumbandi is a professional dancer, musician and poet. Dj Dominic is the initiator of the popular Family Reggae Disco and one of the primus motors for Norway's reggae scene.
Word Sound and Power is supported by the Norwegian Arts Council.
Wednesday 8th June
Place: Sound of MU, Markveien 58
Time: 20.00 Hrs
CC: Free
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