Cultural Compounds: What is this ‘New’ Black in Black Popular Culture?
Join the debate - Black cultural practice and dynamic theory is more relevant than ever!
In a global society made up people with multiple cultural references and hybrid identities, how do we name ourselves?
Explore, examine and challenge with acclaimed writer Ben Okri and a panel of cultural activists, theorists, professionals and practicing artists: what we mean when we talk about “Black”; Who is setting the agenda? What do we need to consider for the future?
Date: Saturday, 19th November 2016 – 9am – 9pm.
Venue: SOAS, University of London, Djam Lecture Theatre (DLT)
Keynote speaker:
Ben Okri
Panelists during the day include:
Chardine Taylor Stone
Inua Ellams
Kojey Radical
Patrick Vernon
N'Goné Fall
Kevin Le Gendre
Robi Walters
Liv Little
Ayishat Akanbi
Kehinde Andrews
Kinsi Abdulleh
Jacob Whittingham
Lola Okolosie
Aaron Christian
Justin McKenzie
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Book Tickets:
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WHAT IS THIS ‘NEW’ BLACK IN BLACK POPULAR CULTURE?
9-9.30 Registration
9.30-10 Intro/Welcome/Housekeeping
10–11.30 Session 1 – Music
Chair – Kevin Le Gendre
Chardine Taylor Stone
Kojey Radical
Justin Mckenzie
11.30-12 Break
12–1.30 Session 2 – Idols and Icons
Chair: Lola Okolosie
Kinsi Abdulleh
Inua Ellams
Robi Walters
1.30–2.30 Lunch
2.30–4.00 Session 3 - Cultural Theory
Chair: Patrick Vernon
Ngone Fall
Jacob Whittingham
Kehinde Andrews
4–4.30 Break
4.30–6.00 Session 4 - Style
Film screening – ‘London Locks’ - Best Documentary at the New Renaissance London Film Festival
Chair: Fiona Compton
Liv Little
Aaron Christian
Ayishat Akanbi
6.00–6.15 Close
6.15-7.00 Reception
7.00–7.30 Spoken Word Pertformance
7.30 – 9pm Ben Okri – Keynote speaker / Q&A/book Signing
Books and magazines will be on sale
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BBC TV Programme / Black is the New Black
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