Weekend Wishlist
PERSPECTIVE - A Video Art Exhibition by Just A Band
Goethe Institute
Just A Band follow up their previous exhibitions, TRNSMSSN and Kudishnyao! with a new project focused on stories told through the first person perspective. This narrative device places the audience in the minds and emotions of a set of characters dealing with situations both real and surreal.
Combining elements of infectious music, offbeat visuals, humour and social commentary, PERSPECTIVE is a single channel video installation. The projection setup is built in a dark mind space, designed to allow the audience to experience the piece without any external distractions and be immersed in the piece.
Some of the pieces include, “Routine”, in which the character finds himself reliving the moments before his own death repeatedly. Another piece, “Violence”, finds the character bouncing between two different realities of her relationship with a man – one full of love, and another full of hate.
This occasion will also include the release of a special long-gestating project: JUST A BOOK, an edition of the book series Contact Zones NRB. The book will provide an in-depth look at the band’s history, process, projects and practice.
The book will come packaged with Lightspeed, a CD of previously unreleased music. Just A Band invites all of you to celebrate the finissage of the exhibition.
Opening and Book Launch: Friday, 11th March 2016, 8.00 pm
Exhibition: Monday to Friday, 14th March to 8th April 2016, 1.00 to 6.00 pm
Finissage: Friday, 8th April 2016, 8.00 pm
11th March
PAWA Salon XXXVII: How to Make Your Art, Work with Marion Mungai
Pawa 254
Founder of the Dance Factory Kenya, Marion Explores Afro Salsa, Kizomba, African and other forms of dance. She served as a judge in dance competitions and organizes workshops and events that promote cultural exchange. Marion has won several awards Internationally and locally. Come out for this special Pawa Salon, where she will share how she makes her Art, Work!
10th March
Kato Change in Concert Thursday Nite Live
Choices, Baricho Road
Kato Change is one of the premiere guitarists in Kenya and a champion of global cultural exchange. A charismatic performer with inimitable improv chops, Kato Change flirts with virtuosity. Hailing from Kenya, the guitarist’s beaming onstage persona is paired with a nimble command of his instrument. Kato continually draws from a heritage of jazz legends as well as African, Flamenco, rhythm and blues and rock genres, creating sounds that are both familiar and utterly singular.
10th March
Jameson St. Patrick’s Day Live
The Alchemist Bar
Jameson St. Patrick’s Day Live at the Alchemist. Performances by Kalighraph Jones Ndegz & Phy. On the Decks Gmoney & Dj Andre along with Dj Vani & Dj Kace.
12th March
The Koroga Festival 11th Edition
Arboretum Gardens
Celebrating the greatest African acts from around the continent as we food and culture.
It’s official! Le Grand Mopao KOFFI OLOMIDE will be live in Nairobi for the 11th edition of The Koroga Festival!
13th March
