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SUMMARY:Just a Girl from North Manchester: A Photographic Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:For over 30 years\, Karen McBride has documented the people\, places and music that have shaped Manchester. Her new exhibition brings together a personal collection of black-and-white photographs\, stories and memories from behind the camera. \nThe work follows on from her book\, ‘Just a Girl from North Manchester’\, and explores a lifetime spent documenting musicians\, communities and everyday moments that might otherwise have been forgotten. \nDisplayed throughout the exhibition are nine original vintage library display cabinets that were especially designed for Manchester Central Library when the building first opened. They provide the perfect setting for a journey through Manchester’s musical and cultural history. One cabinet\, however\, will house something very special that celebrates Karen’s lifelong love of traditional black-and-white photography\, craftsmanship and making things by hand—qualities that have always been part of Manchester’s industrious spirit. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/14220/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
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SUMMARY:Half Term Rave: Rhythms of the Diaspora: A DJ & Drum Performance
DESCRIPTION:Rhythms of the Diaspora: A DJ & Drum Performance \nBring the family this half-term to Manchester Central Library for this Black History Month day rave. From 2–4pm\, expect a live performance bringing together DJing and traditional drumming from across the African and Caribbean diasporas\, for all ages. \nDJ Atiké and percussionist\, dancer and multidisciplinary artist Djè ẞỳngï Xh’ūlu will connect the sounds of traditional Caribbean drumming with Afrobeat\, Latin rhythms and electronic music\, creating a fresh and exciting musical experience. Celebrating the musical traditions that continue to shape the sounds we hear today\, this performance explores how rhythm connects people\, cultures and generations. \nMeet the artists \nAtiké is a DJ and co-founder of Me Gusta Collective and Green Island Festival. Born in Vienna and raised in Ireland\, with roots in Ecuador and Togo\, his sound brings together influences from Afrobeat\, Latin music\, jazz and underground electronic music. \nDjè ẞỳngï Xh’ūlu is a Carriacou diasporan percussionist\, dancer and multidisciplinary artist with roots in the Grenadian Islands. His work draws on Gwa Tambu (Big Drum)\, traditional African-Caribbean rhythms\, singing and dance\, celebrating the connections between music\, cultural heritage and ancestral traditions. \nTogether\, they create a powerful meeting point between past and present\, bringing traditional rhythms into conversation with contemporary sounds in a celebration of Black musical heritage and community. \nPart live show\, part day-rave\, join us in the Performance Space on Friday 30 October for what promises to be a showstopping finale to Black History Month. \nFree Entry. Suitable for all ages. 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/live-rhythms-of-the-diaspora-a-dj-drum-performance/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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