Apply For Membership28 Feb 2012 - 10:00
Pretoria
February is Reggae Month in Jamaica and it serves to highlight the impact of this musical genre on the country’s social, cultural and economic development and to sharpen the focus and draw the attention of the world to this powerful Jamaican asset.
The Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) in collaboration with the City of Tshwane and the High Commission of Jamaica are hosting a seminar to examine the role of this musical genre in the African liberation struggle. An important outcome of the seminar would be to document the contribution of reggae music to the liberation struggle
Undoubtedly, reggae music and the Rastafari culture have played a significant role in drawing the world’s attention to the real issues of the African liberation movement and have provided Africa and its Diaspora a channel for building self-identity, consciousness, resilience, liberation and “One Love”.
Speakers:
Dr. Adekeye Adebajo, Executive Director, Centre for Conflict Resolution, University of Cape Town
Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, Senior lecturer in Cultural Studies, University of the West Indies, Jamaica Mr. James Mange, Reggae musician and former political prisoner on Robben Island
Mr. Neo Lekgotla Iaga Rampoui, Research Specialist, Africa Institute of South Africa
Mr. S.S Razwiezdani, General Manger, Mayor’s Office, Vhembe District Municipality and former ANC activist
Dr. Vongai Nyawo, Senior Lecturer in History and International Relations, Midland State University, Zimbabwe Dr. Fraser McNeill, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Pretoria
Musical performances:
- Ibo Cooper of Third World Band- Jamaican reggae artist
- Colbert Mukwevho and the Rasta Family– South African reggae artist from Venda
- Dawit Tafari (Jamaican Durban-based reggae artist) and the Mediators Reggae Band (Durban)
- BornAfrikan – Malawian reggae artist
- Sista Ites – South African reggae artist from Pretoria
- Carlos Djeje- Mozambican/South African reggae artist
