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Black theatre review: Eurydice
Over the past two years ATC Theatre Company have created some award-winning work. From the Olivier-Award winning Gone too Far! by Bola Agbaje to the Oliver nominated and critically acclaimed The Brothers Size by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the company have helped place Black Theatre well and truly on the map. Their latest production is an [...]
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The Best of British Film & TV Talent
These are the names and faces that most can identify as some of the best examples of black British talent. They grace both the small and the big screen using their craft to tell stories and bring characters to life. Find out what they will be doing next. Noel Clarke is the poster boy for [...]
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The Talent Pool: JEREMPAUL by Khulekani Msweli
Catch a Vibe is introducing The Talent Pool, which highlights emerging talent in London’s fashion industry who we think you should know. First up is Khulekani Msweli, 25, a womenswear designer who launched JEREMPAUL last year. Khulekani Msweli, if you don’t know his name now you better have etched in your memory because this young [...]
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David Adjaye on Urban Africa, Barack Obama and New Orleans post Katrina
Over the course of ten years, celebrated British architect David Adjaye has made frequent trips around Africa studying the rich and unique tradition of architecture from the continent. His findings, as captured on camera, are now part of a groundbreaking exhibition ‘Urban Africa’ at the Design Museum in central London. Catchavibe recently met up with [...]
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Black Theatre Review: random by debbie tucker green
debbie tucker green has written an engaging and moving script that contains both laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt silence
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Black Books Review: The Long Song | Red
The Long Song by Andrea Levy Headline; 312 pp; £20.95 Andrea Levy’s novels from the tentative Every Light in the House Burnin’ to the accomplished Small Island have demonstrated a clear progression of her story-telling ability With The Long Song Levy’s writing has matured enough for her to tell the story of a horrendous time [...]
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Divine Unity: The Glamorous Gospel Girls that Rock
In an industry saturated with mediocre female vocalists compensating for their lack of creative prowess by showcasing acres of naked flesh, Divine Unity are a welcome breath of fresh air. The talented trio consist of Sharlene (24), Martina (23) and Sacha (25). Remarkably, there is no weak link in this hat-trick of unique voices. Sharlene [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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On Love
Inspired by the upcoming Valentine’s Day, we’ve decided to celebrate love in all its forms. From the colour red, a symbol of passion, to lust, unrequited love and self-love, these authors have painted love in many different hues. Red ed by Kwame Dawes Out on bookshelves on Valentine’s day Red promises to display the best [...]
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