U.S. White House Celebrates Motown for Black History Month
The White House has announced that it will honor the legacy of Motown with ” The Motown Sound: In Concert at the White House ”
Egypt’s Antiquities Chief Under Fire for Robbery at Museum
Egypt’s new Museum Director Zahi Hawass is under fire for not initially reporting that 8 Egyptian antiques were stolen during February’s Egyptian Revolution from the Country’s national museum.
Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory Produced by Shadow and Act
Shadow and Act Filmmakers Challenge choose New York University’s Graduate student Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory. Ms. Jusu was chosen from 57 candidates for the honor.
CFAD Choosen as an Institute of Excellence
The Centre for Fine Art, Animation and Design( CFAD) received an honorable accreditation from The Media Advertising Publishing Printing and Packaging–Sector Education and Training Authority (MAPPP-SETA) of South Africa.
Musica: The Fela Kuti- Swizz Beatz Mashup
I came across this mash up of Fela Kuti’s music with hip hop curated by DJ Runna and Swizz Beats. Music is big here at Sugarcane and I was introduced to Fela in college (he is one of my all time favorite musicians) It’s an interesting mixtape and will provide some listeners who don’t know Fela at all a chance to hear his work.
Western Dollars Boost African Film
I read this article in Variety about Western investment in African Film. This is great for all independant filmakers.
Sankofa Moment: Revisiting “The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain”
February is Black History in the United States. It’s a time for us to celebrate the accomplishments that Blacks have made and the affect of them on a global scale.
Sugarcane Congratulates Esperanza Spalding
Congratulations goes to Esperanza Spalding for her 2011 grammy win for Best New Artist. Some of you may remeber her from the BET Awards tribute to Prince.
Musica: Contemporary Jazz by YolanDa Brown
We’re huge jazz fans here at Sugarcane. Even my 5 and 1 year olds love jazz. So you can imagine how happy I am to support contemporary Jazz Saxaphonist and composer YolanDa Brown for the U.K.
Mooz-Lum opens in 10 Cities across the U.S.
Mooz-Lum, a film about a young Muslim college student opens in 10 select U.S. cities on February 11. While the film didn’t attract a distribution deal, the filmmakers brokered a deal with AMC Theatres to show the film in theatres in Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
New York Fashion Week’s African Designers
2011 New York Fashion Week runs from February 10th to the 17th. This season’s line up includes 3 of the continents best designers ( three collections are designed by the great Max Azria) .
Design:Malene B. Custome Carpets
Sugarcane initialy heard about Malene B on Twitter. Upon visiting her website, we we’re stunned at her work. Plans are being made right now to place one of these rugs in our offices.
Alterating Conditions: Performance Art in South Africa
Alterating Conditions: Performing Performance Art in South Africa is showing at the Bag Factory Artist Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. Curated by Claudia Marion Stemberger, the show re purposes the typical white walls of a gallery space.
BBC New Hit Children’s Show Rasta Mouse On the Air
The UK’s CBebeebies ( a BBC Chanel) has a great Caribbean themed cartoon aimed at children aged 0-6 called Rasta Mouse.
France’s New Be Black TV Channel Premeires
Be Black TV is France’s newest television station and features black programming aimed at it’s urban populations. The station debuted on January 20 by it’s founder Gadjar Sebastian.
Rewind: Dick Gregory’s ‘Nigger: An Autobiography’ to be Re-Released for BHM
Dick Gregory’s classic autobiography is available in digital format. We plan on buying our copy in a few days. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRootRssFeed/~3/zRK-U_qYNSg/rewind-dick-gregorys-autobiography-nigger-be-re-released-bhm
Festival! Highlights from the 3rd Annual World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures
So while many folks in the Motherland soaked up wonderful performances by some the greatest artist from Africa and her Diaspora, a few of us did not get the opportunity to go.
Sugarcane Film: Distribution is Key
I found this article from the Baltimore City Paper on the city’s Black Filmmakers and the footwork involved in getting their projects distributed.
Sugarcane Book Club: Caribbean Erotica
[amazon-product alink=”0000FF” bordercolor=”000000″ height=”240″ region=”us” tracking_id=”blackgreenand-20″]1845230892[/amazon-product]Peepaltree Press recently released a new collection of all things seductive in Caribbean Erotic. This collection of essays , poems and short stories explores sexuality through many themes such as lust, childbirth, infidelity and rape.
Musica: South Africa’s AKA
If you’re looking for new music for your IPod, check out S. A.’s own AKA. He is one third of the super producers IV League and AKA has been seen everywhere from hosting MTV Base Nights as well as sitting on the top of the charts on S.