2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing

Jul 23, 2010

AfroReggae

AfroReggae - Culture is our weapon...

AfroReggae are from the favelas of Brazil, where gun crime and drugs are commonplace. Their weapons of choice are drums not guns and their music, dance and energy have inspired an international cultural movement.

The AfroReggae band have played with Michael Franti, Asian Dub Foundation, Estelle and have supported The Rolling Stones. Now, nine of their talented artists and performers together with three dancers from Northern Ireland's Bad Taste Cru are coming to Liverpool for a 4-week residency over the summer.

During their time in Liverpool they will be sharing their practice in conflict resolution and offering young people positive alternatives to gang violence and drugs.

AfroReggae are being brought to Liverpool by Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres in association with People's Palace Projects in an innovative partnership with Liverpool PCT and Liverpool City Council who are supporting the visit as a highlight of the City's 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing.

Supported by City Safe, Liverpool WAC, Riverside and National Lottery Green Spaces for People, Cobalt Housing, Liverpool Youth Service and Liverpool's Communities.

Public Performances

Williamson Square, L1
Sat 7 Aug
1-4pm

LFC Football Tournament
Liverpool University Playing Fields
Mon 9 Aug
4-7pm

Walton Hall Park Festival
Walton Hall Park
Sat 14 Aug

Out of the Blue Music Festival
Finale event
Everton Park
All day Sat 21 Aug
Tue 27 Jul to Sat 21 Aug

You can get involved... You can exchange experiences, learn drumming and streets arts across the City at:

Youth and Community Centres
From 1-4pm daily (except Sundays and peformance days)

Outdoor Spaces (Weather permitting)
From 6.30-9.30pm daily (except Sundays and performance days)

Workshops suitable for 15 to 19 year olds

For more info email: afroreggae@everymanplayhouse.com

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AfroReggae

AfroReggae are from the favelas of Brazil, where gun crime and drugs are commonplace. Their weapons of choice are drums not guns and their music, dance and energy have inspired an international cultural movement. The AfroReggae band have played with Michael Franti, Asian Dub Foundation, Estelle and have supported The Rolling Stones. Now, nine of their talented artists and performers together with three dancers from Northern Ireland's Bad Taste Cru are coming to Liverpool for a 4-week residency over the summer.

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