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Friday, February 3rd 2012
3 February 2012. Jazz Out is a monthly concert, organized at Goethe, which stages talented, emerging Tanzanian artists in order to give them more visibility. On this occasion Angel Bernard, Mr Elidady Msangi, Kauzeni the percussionist, Norman Bikaka and Waketu Jazz Vibes will perform their live music in the genres of jazz, soul, traditional music and a jazz fusion. Concert starts at 18.30. more
Group Exhibition at Alliance Française
Friday, November 18th 2011
18-30 November 2011. On occasion of the celebrations for its 50th anniversary, Alliance Française displays this art exhibition by Nadir Tharani, Gadi Ramadhani, Sameer Kermali, Geroge Mc Bean, Sarah Markes, Mzee Othman, Veronique Laurent, Mwandale Mwanyekwa, Mwasha Aggrey, Simon Datsan and Kashmir Mathayo. more
Saturday, December 3rd 2011
3 December 2011. Goethe Institut hosts this German Language Cultural Festival. The aim of this open day is to publicize German language, which is becoming more and more popular in Tanzania. Besides Goethe Institut there are two other partner secondary schools in Dar es Salaam: Chang´ombe and Zanaki, which teach this language to an increasing number of Tanzanian students. On this occasion a live band will play their songs and perform some sketches, poetry slam, dance performances and games to celebrate the achievements of these three cultural institutes. Event lasts from 10.00 to 16.00. more
Friday, November 11th 2011
11 November 2011. This monthly festival showcases the best live music from Tanzania and abroad. On stage will be some of the finest local and international talent passing through Tanzania. Among the participating artists will be Ottu Jazz with Msondo Ngoma, one of the oldest bands in Tanzania, who will perform their Rumba music. This band was originally formed under the Tanzanian workers union just after independence. This band includes some of Tanzania’s most representative musical legends such as the guitarist guitarist Saidi Mabera and the singer Muhidin Mwalim. On stage will be also Mzungu Kichaa with his Tanzanian bongo beat band, which has recently completed a tour around Denmark. Last but not least one of Dar es Salaam’s top bassists and Afro Jazz composers, Bakuza, will direct his trio Sokomokojadi in their jazz and afrofusion concert. This band fuses traditional and contemporary Tanzanian rhythms with jazz. The trio comprises of Bass, Keys and Percusion, creating an intimate delivery of original compositions. Concert starts at 20.00. more
Wednesday, November 2nd 2011
2-16 November 2011. Goethe Institut inaugurates this edition of the East Africa Art Biennale (EASTAFAB) with an exhibition by various domestic visual artists coming from five East African countries such as Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Its intent is to promote visual art through exhibitions and exchange of ideas. This exhibition will be opened at Goethe Institut on 3 November at 18.30. On display will be recent paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics and installations among the others by Gadi Ramadhan. These works will be contemporarily displayed at six different venues across the city, such as Goethe-Institut, Alliance Francaise, Nafasi Art Centre, La Petite Galerie and two hotels, Southern Sun and Mövenpick Hotels. The Biennale 2011 will also host international guest artists from other countries around Africa, Europe and the USA, such as Jan van Esch, Phidelice Gervas, Robino Ntilla and Thobias Minzi. There will be performances to entertain and attract the fine arts' enthusiasts from one venue to the other. The official launching of the Biennale, which will take place at the Alliance Francaise, will be marked by a special ceremony featuring shows from different performing artists. The Nafasi Art Space will host the premiere of a West African drama entitled Letters from Sahara starting on 2 November. more
Seven Films on Life in Germany
Thursday, November 10th 2011
10 November-22 December 2011. On Thursdays throughout November and December Goethe Institut projects a series of seven movies, set in different parts of Germany, on life in Germany and on the meaning of Heimat. The German word Heimat, which is similar to home or homeland but which has no equivalent translation in English, is deeply embedded with culture and a strong sense of belonging to a country. For some it indicates a place, while for others a lifestyle and a state of mind. The focus is on stories about people’s struggle with their own very personal Heimat, filled with hopes and disappointments. These stories throw a glimpse on life in Germany or rather what it could be like. On 10 November there will be a screening of Grave Decisions by Marcus Hausham Rosenmüller, which was awarded four prizes at the 2007 German Film Awards. It tells the story of an 11-year old boy, Sebastian, who is facing his long list of sins and serching for immortality in a small village in rural Bavaria. On 17 November it is the turn of Jerichow, on 24 November Longing, on 1 December The Policewoman, on 8 November Urban Guerillas, on 15 November Was lebst Du? on 22 December Polska Love Serenade. All movies are in German and have English subtitles. more
Swahili Fashion Week in Dar es Salaam
Sunday, November 6th 2011
The fourth edition of Swahili Fashion week takes place in Dar es Salaam from 3-5 November. The annual event is a platform for fashion and accessory designers from Swahili-speaking countries to showcase their designs. Top designers mingle with emerging talents from the east African fashion industry as they promote the “Made in East Africa” brand to a local and international market. The brainchild of Tanzanian designer, Mustafa Hassanali, Swahili Fashion Week has become the biggest annual fashion event in east and central Africa since its foundation in 2008. The venue for the fashion extravaganza is Karimjee Hall which also houses the mayor’s office. more
Shona Contemporary Sculptures Exhibition by Vengai Jeke
Monday, September 19th 2011
19-27 September 2011. This exhibition entitled Shona Contemporary Sculptures brings together the latest creations by the talented African artist Vengai Jeke. Besides being a skilled sculpture, Jeke has a great ability to communicate with nature and particularly appreciates working with hard stones such as spring stone, opal, cobalt and serpentine, coming from the mountains of Zimbabwe. His works are inspired by life oriented stories and especially by female experiences and struggles for life, such as the women’s cultural hybridization, feelings, thoughts and emotions in a globalized world. more
Wednesday, September 21st 2011
21 September 2011. Alliance Française re-launches its monthly appointments with the Barazani multicultural night. These include the traditional Gogo by Msafiri Zawose and Chibite, the percussions and Lizombe dance by Msimamo Arts, a fashion show by the designer Mtani and the acrobats show by the Tosha Cultural Troupe. more
Monday, September 5th 2011
5-16 September 2011. This exhibition, organized by the Spanish Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, displays a selection of 70 images by the Canadian photographer Angel Luis Aldai. For this occasion the artist immortalized African women from Mali, Niger, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in their daily routine. Aldai’s intent is to highlight the role of African women in contemporary societies. more
