Celebrating African History and Liberation Month with Music


Date: Feb 16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Theatre

Celebrate African History and Liberation Month with an evening of music - vibrant rhythms resonate, embodying the spirit of unity and diversity. Performing artists will be announced ahead of the event.

Performers:

Andrew Kagumba is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology at The Memorial University of Newfoundland. He also holds a PhD in Music Education from Texas Tech University. Born and raised in Uganda, Andrew's creative output is deeply influenced by the rich musical heritage of his Ganda culture.

Black Heritage Choir featuring:

Geraldine Ankrah- Music Director
Samuel Ebhohimen- Keyboardist
Racquel Thomas-Vocalist
Kuda Muvevi-Vocalist
Beatrix Abdulazeez - Vocalist
Olatide Elugbaju – Vocalist

This event is presented by Memorial University’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, in partnership with The Rooms.

This is a free event, but a ticket is required.  Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.

Events & Programs

10:30 am - 11:00 am
tour

For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish”.

Offered Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:30 am. Included in the cost of admission.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.

Offered Tuesdays 10:30 am and Saturdays 2:30 pm

Included in the cost of admission.