BLACK HARMONY GATHERING 2008 - Free Event

Sunday 16 March, 12pm-4pm, The Fairfield Amphitehatre, Heidelberg Rd. Fairfield (Melways Map 30 J12)

Koori Youth Will Shake Spears

Black Harmony Gathering Poster 2008

SAY NO TO RACISM!

Held in the heart of Indigenous land and multicultural communities on the banks of the Yarra River, the Black Harmony Gathering is held as a celebration of cultural diversity in Harmony Week which also marks the United Nations Elimination of Racism day. The event is hosted by the Indigenous community and proudly produced by Multicultural Arts Victoria with the support of City of Yarra, Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Besen Foundation.

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The Sweet Cheeks

Jali Buba Kuyateh

PROGRAM

	Black Harmony  running sheet
12pm-12.01	MC intro Joy Murphy Welcome
12-12.10	Joy Murphy
12.10-12.11	MC intro Robbie Thorpe for smoking ceremony
12.11-12.20	Robbie Thorpe
12.21-12.23	MC intro Speeches
12..23-12.38	COY Cr Gurm Sekhon.
	EO MAV Jill Morgan
	African Community Berhan Ahmed
12.38-12.40	MC intro
12.40.12.50	Koori Youth Will Shake Spears
12.50-12.55	MC Thank spears talk about history with AL
12.55-1.10	Kutcha Edwards
1.10-1.20	clear stage MC thank them and intro-Robbie Thorpe
1.20-1.35	Jali Buba
1.35-1.40	MC thank talk about stalls and gig
1.40-1.55.pm	West Papuan Choir
1.55.-2.00	MC thanks artist and speak of the day
2.00-2.10	Selwyn Burns
2.10-2.15	Mc thanks Selwyn etc.
2.15-2.30	Muhanamwe
2.30- 2.35	MC thank them and intro
2.35-2.50	Yung Warriors
2.50-3.00	MC thank them and talk to Audience about gig and stalls intro – Gary Foley. MC thank him and intro

3.00-3.15	Sweet Cheeks
3.15-3.30	MC thank them- Uncle herb Gum leaf workshop t while band sets up- audience participation
3.30-4.00	Musiki Manjaro
4.00-4.05	MC Farewell and close

ARTISTS

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Showcasing Melbourne's best Indigenous, African and emerging culturally diverse musicians:

Koori Will Shake Spears - Local Victorian Indigenous traditional dance group

ACES Choir - Unique Aboriginal elders choir

Kutcha Edwards - Indigenous songman story teller

Jali Buba Kuyateh - Senegambian griot - master musician

West Papuan Choir - Traditional dance and melodic music from West Papua

Sweet Cheeks -Cheeky combination of harmonies

Yung Warriors - Aussie indigenous hip hop

Illana Atkinson - Powerful and soulful Indigenous vocals

Musiki Manjaro - Vibrant contemporary African music

With MC’s Uncle Herb Patten and Cathy Bowers from Sister She.

This year we will celebrate 20 Years of Koori Youth Will Shake Spears a local talented traditional dance group. Black Harmony is hosted by local Indigenous people who have strong ties with the local area and welcome to their lands in song and dance the emerging African and growing emerging communities.

In its 5th year the audience growth and diversity of the attending cultures lays claim to its anti racism theme. Black Harmony was initially developed through consultation with indigenous and newly emerging cultural groups as a vehicle to bring young and old together in harmony through the sharing of the cultures of music and dance. This consultation continues and the group not only decides on the music and dance but now includes crafts and food. The Black Harmony Gathering not only breaks down cultural barriers but also gives all people a chance to meet, share dance and enjoy. From its original instigation to the present day we have seen a growth in the attendance of the diverse communities involved.

Bring a picnic, or enjoy the cultural food available and enjoy the performances and workshops on the day, Celebrate our Cultural Diversity and SAY NO TO RACISM!

Robbie smoking

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Multicultural Arts Victoria on 03 9417 6777 for more information.

www.multiculturalarts.com.au

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