Black, Gay, Deaf
Thursday 23.02.2017 7:00 PM | Seminar Room 1
Admission: free entry
Organizer: Werkstatt der Kulturen/ Dr. Daniele G. Daude
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Black History Month
Black, gay, deaf: The untold story of Ludwig van Beethoven
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A lot has already been said about the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. By now, his music has been well researched. His correspondence is accessible and his life can be reconstructed almost without any gaps. How is it then, that no one knows that he was black and gay?
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Black Music Renaissance 3 goes BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Every year in February, Black History Month is celebrated in numerous countries, with events focussed on Black culture and history. The WERKSTATT DER KULTUREN is also taking part, with various events that make Black culture, history and current topics visible. In February 2017, we are organizing the four-part BLACK MUSIC RENAISSANCE, in cooperation with the award-winning pianist Kelvin Sholar, for the third time. Starting on the 3rd of February 2017, we will be presenting classical and unique musical styles from the African diaspora in the Americas and Eurasia: hiphop, blues, work songs, jazz, reggae, soul, rock, Romanian tango, African Latino dance and Detroit literature.
FRIDAY February 03: Jaimeo Brown: HipHop, Blues, Work Songs and Jazz
FRIDAY February 10: Machete HornsFRIDAY February 17: Kalavan Quartett
FRIDAY February 24: Shebeen: visiting the roots. A musical storytelling evening
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The facilities of the WERKSTATT DER KULTUREN are accessible to wheelchair users. Please call us in advance on +49 (0)30 60 97 70-0 to ensure proper access support.

