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From Khartoum to Addis: Q&A with Sudanese photographer Ala Kheir
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Ala Kheir (b. 1985) is a Sudanese photographer and cinematographer. His photographic scope covers a wide range of subjects and styles with an aim of self-reflection on the subjects that come across his eye. Ala has visited Addis on several occasions, and we invited him to share some of his work produced ...
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Hélène Amouzou
We recently discovered the Togolese photographer Hélène Amouzou, who was featured at the 2011 Photoquai – 3rd Biennal of World Images. Amouzou’s vintage-looking photographs are intriguing and fascinating. They have a specific aura about them transcending something at once melancholic, mysterious and intimate. The majority of Amouzou’s work are self-portraits taken in her attic. The ...
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**FIRST ADDIS RUMBLE PHOTO CONTEST**
We are proud, excited and very happy to launch our first ADDIS RUMBLE PHOTO CONTEST for non-professional photographers. We have teamed up with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, LimeTree Café in Bole, two local photographers, and good friends to create the contest, and we invite YOU to participate! So, grab your camera phone or your digital camera and ...
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Abstract Footprints of Time
Article: Karen Obling Photos by: Israel Seoane Last month a comprehensive show in four parts was presented at the renowned contemporary art space, LeLa Gallery, in Addis. Two of Ethiopia’s promising young artists, Ermias Mazengia and Eyob Kitaba, showed a body of recent works under the title “Transitory”. Planned by gallerist Lilly Sahle and curator ...
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Krar Collective – Ethiopian Roots Live In Copenhagen
This Friday the 4th of May you can hear raw Ethiopian roots in Copenhagen, when the Ethiopian group Krar Collective plays at the venue Global at Nørrebro. Fans of Addis Rumble can buy tickets for only 40 kr. (+ fee) in advance. Tickets at the entrance cost 80 kr. Click HERE to find out how to get ...
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The Aesthetics of Sustainability: Examples to Follow
On May 3rd Examples to Follow: Expeditions in aesthetics and sustainability opens at the Goethe Institute in Addis Ababa. The exhibition is curated by Adrienne Goehler, and as hinted by the title it explores the intersections of art and sustainability. More than 40 artistic positions on display dissolve the boundaries between art, activism and inventions, ...
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Hub of Africa Fashion
You can’t be on top of everything happening in Addis. We learned that last week when Iben Djuraas from our home country contacted us, because she was coming to Addis Ababa for the ‘Hub of Africa Fashion‘, taking place from April 24-27th. This event completely escaped our attention, and we are so happy that Iben ...
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Wedding Songs from Amhara to the World – Q&A with DJ Mitmitta
DJ Mitmitta, or Kidus Berhanu as we also know him in Addis, is reissuing an amazing recording of Amharic weddings songs together with New Orleans’ Domino Sound. These songs were originally released in 1973 and tracking down this record has since then been a mission impossible. Until now. Read our Q&A with Kidus and listen to one of the incredible wedding tunes ...
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Shakespeare in South Sudan
After 50 years of conflict, a group of dramatists & cultural leaders have come together to celebrate South Sudan’s cultural heritage & artistic potential. The headlines from the world newest nation is seldom about arts and culture. Actually they never are. At least until now. The recently established South Sudan Theatre Company is ...
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars are releasing ‘Radio Salone’, their third record next week, and going on a world tour later this year. The band was formed more than 10 years ago by a group of refugees displaced to Guinea during the civil war Sierra Leone. After their return to Freetown in 2004, their ...