Moremi

• Date: Thursday 2 October 2008, 7:30 PM
• Venue: Norwich Playhouse, 42–58 St George's St, Norwich
• Price: £10, £8 concessions
• Programme: An epic drama piece divided into six chapters, in the Yoruba tradition, featuring theatre, dynamic dances, masquerade, traditional style dialogue, powerful music and elaborate costumes. Moremi is a woman who, in order to seek peace in a world of uncertainty, staked her life for the benefit of her people. Learn how, through great risk to herself and the inhabitants of Ile-lfe, she conquered the mysterious spirits of the Ugbo tribe. Suitable for ages 7+ There will be workshops available all week for students in Norfolk – please ring Norwich Playhouse for more details.
• Telephone: 01603 598598
• Email: info@norwichplayhouse.co.uk
• Web: www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk

Shaolin Hustle

• Date: Thursday 2 October 2008, 9 PM–2 AM
• Venue: The Waterfront, 139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
• Price: £8 adv. £7 nus. £9 otd. From www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk Box Office 01603 508050 and Soundclash Records, Norwich.
• Programme: Presenting a night of reggae/disco/dancehall/dub with Dr Alex Patterson (The Orb) – Dub/Reggae dj Set... Rebel Lion Sound System feat Askala Selassie and Chanter... Honkey Dub – Live, Digital, Psy-Dub plus support. Dr Alex Patterson was a dj/selector long before forming The Orb in the late 80s. Tonight he will be playing a very special dub reggae selection along side Norwich's own Raw Roots Reggae heavy weight Rebel Lion Sound System with singers Askala Selassie and Chanter. Not to be missed!.
• Telephone: 01603 508050 or 07927 752961
• Email: djaudiomonk@gmail.com
• Web: www.myspace.com/rumkegjump

African Caribbean Folk & Roots Night

• Date: Friday 3 October 2008, 8 PM (doors open 7:30 PM)
• Venue: Wood Norton Village Hall, Stibbard Road, Wood Norton, Norfolk, NR20 5BB
• Price: Tickets in advance: Adults £7.50 Children & Concessions £6.50 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £26. Tickets on the door: Adults £8.50 Children & Concessions £7.50 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £30
• Programme: Folk Music and Storytelling performed by Jan Blake and Luke Daniels. This inspiring Celtic – Caribbean duo offer a perfect balance between enchanting stories, songs and music. Together they perform interactive, lively material that rejoices in their cultural differences. Jan Blake is a published author and one of Europe's leading storytellers specialising in stories from Africa and the Caribbean. Luke Daniels is a folk singer, guitarist and melodeon player whose recordings have been played on Radio 3's Morning on 3, In Tune, and Late Junction. Suitable for all ages. Running time: 1½ hours plus interval. This is a Village Stage event by Creative Arts East Licensed bar and refreshments available
• Telephone: 01362 683731 or 01362 683291
• Web: www.creativeartseast.co.uk

• Date: Saturday 4th October 2008, 7:30 PM (doors open 7 PM)
• Venue: Hockwold Village Hall, Main Street, Hockwold
• Price: Tickets in advance: Adults £7.50 Children & Concessions £6.50 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £26. Tickets on the door: Adults £8.50 Children & Concessions £7.50 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £30
• Programme: Folk Music and Storytelling performed by Jan Blake and Luke Daniels. This inspiring Celtic – Caribbean duo offer a perfect balance between enchanting stories, songs and music. Together they perform interactive, lively material that rejoices in their cultural differences. Jan Blake is a published author and one of Europe's leading storytellers specialising in stories from Africa and the Caribbean. Luke Daniels is a folk singer, guitarist and melodeon player whose recordings have been played on Radio 3's Morning on 3, In Tune, and Late Junction. Suitable for all ages. Running time: 1½ hours plus interval. This is a Village Stage event by Creative Arts East Licensed bar and refreshments available
• Telephone: 01842 827713 or 01842 827268 or 01842 828189
• Web: www.creativeartseast.co.uk

Zimba 2008

• Date: Saturday 11 October 2008, 8 PM–late
• Venue: Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street, Norwich
• Price: £8 / £5 concessions
• Programme: A magical evening of stunning Zimbabwean performances. Edimbira – a Celtic/African blend of gorgeous rhythms and sounds supported by Rise, founder of the Bhundu Boys. Plus Norfolk's ambassador for African music Anna Mudeka shows off her latest twists and twirls with her big band and Grassroots Theatre Company. This is an evening of passionate music, driving beats and relentless dancing.
• Telephone: 07899 953974
• Email: info@carnivalconsulting.co.uk
• Web: www.carnivalconsulting.co.uk

Late Shift: Late Wednesday Open Art Events

• Date: Wednesday 15 October 2008, 5–8 PM
• Venue: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts – Galleries, Gallery Cafe and Education Studio University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ
• Price: FREE
• Programme: Explore art after hours and enjoy a generous mix of live art, music, poetry, dance, film, temporary installations, interactive projects and new media by established and regionally based practitioners. Submissions needed for this BHM '08 Special! If you are a performer, artist, musician, dancer or poet and are interested in using this platform to perform or to explore interactive work, please contact Liz Ballard now!
• Telephone: 01603 593199
• Email: e.ballard@uea.ac.uk
• Web: www.scva.ac.uk

The Gentlemen of Motown

• Date: Thursday 16 October 2008, 7:30 PM
• Venue: Norwich Playhouse, 42-58 St George's Street, Norwich
• Price: £15, £13 concessions
• Programme: Direct from the USA, featuring the music of: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, The Isley Brothers, Jimmy Ruffin and scores more. Catch the best Motown concert show to boast, Five superb singers, Dazzling costume changes, Superb choreography, A Queen's Award-nominated score, Leaving all other Motown shows standing in its shadow, you'll be dancing in the aisles and screaming for more – of the Gentlemen of Motown.
• Telephone: 01603 598598
• Web: www.norwichplayhouse.org.uk

Moussu T e lei Jovents

• Date: Saturday 18 October 2008, 8:30 PM
• Venue: Norwich Arts Centre, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG
• Price: £12 / £10 concessions
• Programme: Between Occitan tradition and black music, Moussu T e lei Jovents invent the song of Marseilles anew to spread the message of Provence, a harbour turned towards the sea, cosmopolitan and proud of its history. Moussu T e lei Jovents consists of the founder of Massilia Sound System together with its guitarist and a famous Brazilian percussionist. A new repertoire to match the coastline of this part of the world, from Marseille or La Ciotat, a true blend of old and new, local and universal, full of nostalgia and foot-tapping rhythms.
• Telephone: 01603 660352
• Email: boxoffice@norwichartscentre.co.uk
• Web: www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
  http://moussut.ohaime.com

Rebel Lion featuring Stamina Li

• Date: Saturday 18 October 2008, 9 PM–1 AM
• Venue: Geledeston Lock's, Locks Lane, Geldeston, Norfolk, NR34 OHW
• Price: £5 in advance, £6 on the door
• Programme: Norfolk's roots reggae providers Rebel Lion present the highly talented Raggamuffin Stamina Li. Hailing from Martinique, he is a versatile and passionate singer and musician who has been involved with music since a very young age. After moving to Montpellier, France, he founded the WASS'MUFFIN ACADEMY back in the mid-nineties, creating opportunities to work with artists such as Metal Sound, Buju Banton, Anthony B, Culture, The Wailers, etc. Based in London since 2000 he now runs 'Togeda Inna Di Gideon' as well as 'Teshuvah Hi-Fi' sound system. Stamina Li sees music as 'The Real Medicine' and will share some of his healing. Get ready for some pure roots and culture niceness.
• Telephone: 07891 782971
• Email: info@rebel-lion.co.uk
• Web: www.myspace.com/stalyrical

Etran Finatawa

• Date: Wednesday 22 October 2008, 8:30 PM
• Venue: Norwich Arts Centre, St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4PG
• Price: £12 £10 concessions
• Programme: Among the grasslands of the Sahel and the shifting sand dunes of the Sahara desert, two legendary nomadic peoples, the Wodaabe and Tuareg, are joined together through the raunchy guitars, camel-gait percussion and haunting voices of Etran Finatawa. Reflecting on their roots and with a nostalgia and warmth that mirrors the majesty of their desert home, these six musicians have toured constantly all over the world since the release of their BBC Award-nominated first album in 2006. 'Wailing, twisting songs as gritty as the desert wind'. 4**** – Robin Denselow, Songlines
• Telephone: 01603 660352
• Email: boxoffice@norwichartscentre.co.uk
• Web: www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
  www.etranfinatawa.com
  www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

Lost Thursday featuring Macka B

• Date: Thursday 23 October 2008, 9 PM–2 AM
• Venue: Student Union LCR, Union House, University of East Anglia, Norwich
• Price: £6.50 (with NUS) – £8.00
• Programme: Macka B (w/ Royale Roots band), is world renowned for his conscious / socially aware lyrics and his many years work with the Mad Professor. A true entertainer always spreading positivity whilst covering diverse issues: from President Mandela's release, racism, the fast food industry to Malcolm X's legacy. Support from Rebel Lion dj's and live singers Sister Rasheda and Jah Rueben Mystic. Other areas feature the special return of local legends 'Marvel' featuring guest Keith Slater (Boiling Point) mixing up African, Hip-hop, Funk, Latin, Soul, Dancehall and Ska; and rooms with 'Tear Out ', 'Get Down', 'Urban Movement', 'Beat Brew' – with music from D& B, Dubstep and Breaks.
• Telephone: 07891 782971
• Email: info@rebel-lion.co.uk

Bring Me Sunshine

• Date: Thursday 30 October 2008, 7:45 PM
• Venue: The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NY
• Price: £7/£5 concessions inclusive
• Programme: Public Performance Following a month of workshops throughout BHM, Anna Mudeka and her team will entertain you with a spectacular exhibition of African drumming and dance like you've never seen – Don't Miss It!
• Telephone: 01362 822 194
• Email: annamudeka@yahoo.co.uk
• Web: www.tambai.org.uk