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Three Degrees of Revolution
Lucia is a slow and beautiful film in three parts examining Cuba’s history through the lives of three women, each called Lucia. Directed by Homberto Solás in 1968, it is a classic of Cuban cinema and a fascinating insight into the island’s own revolutionary myths.
The first Lucia lives in 1895 during the Cuban War of [...]
International Women’s Day London Events
International Women’s Day (8 March) celebrates the achievements of women present, past and future. The day is celebrated locally with, may events organised by grassroots movements as well as local authorities. We’ve selected the most interesting London events.
Birds Eye View Film Festival (Thu 4 – Fri 12 March @ ICA / BFI Southbank)
Back for its [...]
FAB Magazine: Fabulous, African and Black
Catchavibe.co.uk caught up with Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo, the founder and editor-in-chief of FAB Magazine, which is due to launch in March. The high-end quarterly aims to be the first-of-its-kind fashion & lifestyle magazine for both men and women, with 80% African content. Sinem explains why we need a magazine truly made by Africans for Africans…
CAV: So [...]
Theatre review: Off the Endz
Even before its opening at the Royal Court Theatre, Bola Agbaje’s third play Off the Endz was under fire. Labelled by Evening Standard columnist Lindsey Johns as “Theatre of the Ghetto” Off the Endz explores the familiar themes of crime, drugs and life on an estate.
David (Ashley Walters) has recently been released from prison and [...]
Choklate: ‘Life writes the best songs. Not people.’
Soul/r&b singer-songwriter sensation Choklate has taken the underground scene by storm since her excellent debut album Volume 1 was released nearly four years ago. The Seattle native took some time out recently to answer a few questions for us at Catch a Vibe.
Catch a Vibe: This month you played a couple of dates in the [...]
Haiti: Why We Care
I was recently speaking to a friend about how the people in our circle had stood up for Haiti, relaying information, organising fundraising events or simply donating. Like many others, it was the first time that I personally got involved. I do not think of myself as selfish, on the contrary. Giving back to the [...]
Spotlight on: Fashion Model Tolula Adeyemi
A British model of Nigerian descent, Tolula Adeyemi was first scouted in Topshop at the age of 17. She has quickly risen to style prominence as muse to Vivienne Westwood, when she was handpicked by the highly regarded designer to appear in her 2008 Gold Label ad campaign. Adeyemi subsequently caused a storm by appearing [...]
Book reviews: Maas Roy – Until Judgement Comes
Life According to Maas Roy
by Yvonne Archer & Stanley Roy Archer
www.ourpeaceofhistory.com
Life According to Maas Roy charts the life of Stanley Roy Archer, who journeyed across the globe in 1954. Archer’s stories cover his time working in England, his deployment into the Royal Artillery, and his military service in the Cypriot civil war. It is aimed [...]
Presenting the Theatre of Food – An authentic African extravaganza?
Make way Camden, for a whole new eating experience. Set to open its doors in mid April, Shaka Zulu is going to be the first restaurant of its kind in central London: an upscale restaurant offering African cuisine. Planted in the beating heart of Stables Market, North London, and funded by the businessman behind Sound [...]
Music Reviews: Sade, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jose James, Krystle Warren
Sade
Soldier of Love (Sony)
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Sade’s sixth album is a welcome return for those who know and love the reclusive one’s breathy and sensuous style – this is the first release since the classic Lovers Rock from 2000. Those yet to get acquainted are treated to a concise 10-track suite of calm and serene melodies, [...]