Celebrating Black History Month through Music
Date: Feb 7
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Celebrate Black History Month with an evening of music - vibrant rhythms resonate, embodying the spirit of unity and diversity.
This event is presented by Memorial University’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, in partnership with The Rooms.
Performers:
Marci Onsinyo is a Kenyan multidisciplinary artist. Her first album Nostalgia was featured on the BBC’s Newsday with Alan Kasujja. She likes to paint pictures with her music and has worked as production consultant for audio and music in film, radio, and TV with a keen interest in audiovisual cultural heritage. Marci is currently pursuing her PhD in ethnomusicology at MUN.
Andrew Kagumba is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology at 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.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
Events & Programs
Behold the Blades of the Sea: Join historian, Lee Gillis as he explores the rich history and evolution of swords featured in The Rooms permanent collection.
From Napoleonic sabers to ceremonial swords of the First World War, learn how political upheaval and global conflict shaped the advancement of sword design and technology.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Presenter:
Historian, Lee Gillis specializes in arms and armor. While his primary focus has been on the medieval period, he has worked with weapons and objects ranging from the Bronze Age to World War II.
He earned a B.A. in History from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and later completed a Master’s Degree in Museum and Artefact Studies at Durham University in England.
To support this research, Lee began training in sword fighting in 2012 and took up blacksmithing and blade-making to gain a comprehensive understanding on the form and function of bladed weaponry.
Since October 2024, he has been volunteering at The Rooms, where he has identified, researched, and catalogued nearly one hundred objects in the collection, including a significant number of swords and other bladed weapons.