Vi er tilbake med en ny utgave av Global Nights – vår årlige festival med konserter, performance, DJ’er, artistforedrag, seminarer og workshop og er i den forbindelse stolte av å presentere en rekke flotte artister. Sett av datoene!
(EN) We’re happy to announce the 4th edition of Global Nights, our annual festival taking place in downtown Oslo: Concerts, performance, DJs, Meet the Artists-lectures, workshop and seminar, performed by prominent artists, are the ingredients that makes Global Nights a great and fun experience. Mark your calendars!

Last ned fullt program her – download full program

May 25 / Meet the Artists: lecture – Arttalks 8 pm @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 / Free entrance
Hør en av landets ledende artister, Kristin Asbjørnsen, dele av sin innsikt i skapende og utøvende virksomhet. Listen to one of the most distinguished artists on the vibrant extended music scene in Norway on her work, creativity and life in the performing arts.

May 26 / Artists Seminar: funding, design & marketing From 6 pm @ Kafe Saba, Hollendergata 10 / Free entrance
Get your music business done! Todelt seminar med fokus på hvordan starte, finansiere og utvikle en profesjonell artistkarriere, rendyrke en artistprofil og markedsføring. 6 pm: Building a professional career, how to get started, practical guide to arts grants and funding programmes. 7’30 pm Create a visible artist profile and marketing advice. By Laverne Wyatt-Skriubakken and Global Oslo Music.

May 26 / DJ lounge: Arabic pop & South African electro 8 pm @ Peloton, Torggata 36 / Free entrance
Arabic pop & South African electro lounge by DJ Nefertiti.

May 27 / Dance workshop: freestyle 5 pm @ Circle – Det Norske Hip Hop Huset, Karl Johansgate 17 / Free entrance
Møt Frankrikets ledende danser innen freestyle / meet leading freestyle dancer Antoinette Gomis from France.

May 27 / Concrete Queens: concert & dance performance 9 pm @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 / cc 100 – buy tickets online
Opplev to av samtidsscenens sterkeste urbane utøvere; an evening celebrating women who have made a voice in the otherwise male dominated urban arts field. The Queens will be gracing the stage! Maria – Lotus – Karlsen & Antoinette Gomis.

May 27 / DJ lounge: African funk 10 pm @ Peloton, Torggata 36 / Free entrance
African funk lounge by DJ Brigtheyes.

May 27 / Club: Tropique Magnifique 10 pm @ Ingensteds, Brenneriveien 9 / cc 50
One of the city’s leading club, dedicated to the most unlikely grooves from Africa and South America.

May 28 / Meet the Artists: lecture and concert 3 pm @ Deichmanske bibliotek, Schous Plass 10 / Free entrance
Becaye Aws fabelaktige reise i Fulanimusikktradisjoner fra Vest-Afrika. A journey through Fulani music by renowned artist Becaye Aw.

May 28 / Performance: poetry & music 9 pm @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 / cc 100 – buy tickets online
Nyankommer på den norske musikkscenen, utsøkt poet og artist Nomzi Kumalo med band som er inspirert av jazz, blues, folk, country og mye mer. Nomzi Kumalo & Band presents the most exquisite poetry embraced by music inspired by jazz, blues, folk, country and so much more.

May 28 / DJ lounge: “There was a time” 10 pm @ Peloton, Torggata 36 / Free entrance  “There was a time” lounge by DJ Erlend Mokkelbost & DJ Torstein Haavorsen.

May 29 / Concert: sounds of the East and West 7’30 pm @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 / cc 150 / students 100 – buy tickets online
Top of the world musicians: The Rumi Ensemble consists of classical strings and traditional music instruments performing melodic motives and sound scapes of the East and West. Opplev utøvere i verdensklasse av klassiske vestlige og persiske tradisjonelle instrumenter på en musikalsk reise mellom Østen og Vesten.

OM ARTISTENE / ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES

Kristin Asbjørnsen fikk i 2014 et bestillingsverkoppdrag av Global Oslo Music som resulterte i verket “Traces of you” med urpremiere 12. mars i år. Møt henne på Cafeteatret under Arttalks i samtale med Malika Makouf Rasmussen som kuraterte bestillingsverket. Asbjørnsen vil her fortelle inngående om prosessen rundt arbeidet med bestillingsverket som også førte til etableringen av en ny trio, i lag med sin mangeårige gitarist Olav Torget og koraspilleren Ablaye Cissoko fra Senegal. Kristin Asbjørnsen er en av Norges mest markante sangere og låtskrivere, kjent fra flere sammenheng og med en rekke utgivelser bak seg. Hennes musikk har røtter til vestafrikansk musikk, folkemusikk, nordisk jazz og kontemplativ kirkemusikk. De siste årene har hun turnert i Norge og internasjonalt med sitt eget band. Møt henne på Cafeteatret under Arttalks i samtale med Malika Makouf Rasmussen som kuraterte bestillingsverket for Global Oslo Music. Les mer om Kristin Asbjørnsen på hennes kristinasbjornsen.com

(EN) Kristin Asbjørnsen will in this Meet the Artist lecture share her experience on working with the piece “Traces of you” that led to a brand new collaboration with kora player Ablaye Cissoko from Senegal along with her guitarist Olav Torget. The piece was commissioned by Global Oslo Music and premiered in March this year. At Cafeteatret Asbjørsen will meet with Malika Makouf Rasmussen who curated the work. Kristin Asbjørnsen is one of the most distinguished artists on the vibrant extended music scene in Norway. She has featured on a number of album releases, as well as a series of tours in Europe. During the last decade, she has received overwhelming international response among critics and public alike for her personal and unique musical expression. She has won several national Music Awards. In France, Kristin became the winner of the Mondomix Babel Med prize 2009. Web: kristinasbjornsen.com

Kristin Asbjørsen by Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen

Antoinette Gomis, danser, koreograf og modell er en av Frankrikets ledende dansere innen freestyle med meritter langt utover landets grenser. Hun startet seks år gammel med trening innen samtidsdans før hun som tenåring vendte seg mot hip-hop-scenen. Vinner av en rekke dansekonkurranser, i musikalen Kirikou, i tv-programmer, i reklamer og internasjonalt ved siden av blant andre Madonna, har skapt av henne en markant danser med stort nedslagsfelt. I dag driver hun sitt eget kompani med kvinnelige dansere – Zamounda Crew – med referanser til særlig House Dance og Waacking. Gomis reiser verden rundt for å undervise i sin særegne tenikker, og vil under sitt besøk til Oslo og Global Nights holde en danseworkshop og performance som hyller Nina Simone som en del av “Concrete Queens”-arrangementet på Cafeteatret.
(EN) Dancer, choreographer and model Antoinette Gomis is a leading dancer in the French street dance scene. After studying entertainment and art, she began a career as a dancer. She has danced under the direction of Wayne McGregor in the musical Kirikou, besides Madonna in New York, done tv-programs and commercials. Through her career she won several street dance competitions and battles such as Funkin Stylez in Dusseldorf, Nike’s Bring Your Troupe and Soul Session in Sweden. Chosen by Puma to be part of their Puma The Quest campaign her charisma naturally grew to be Salah’s assistant for Cirque du Soleil as a dance captain. Today she’s running her own alle female company – Zamounda Crew – with strong roots to House Dance og Waacking. In Oslo she will host a dance workshop and perform her special tribute to Nina Simone under the “Concrete Queens” show at Cafeteatret.

Antoinette Gomis - Nina Simone Tribute

https://youtu.be/ng555VC9bwk?list=PLvSvb7mP9Gp-lapALjioDc7gnt2749wzt

Maria – Lotus – Karlsen, AWESOMNIA-frontperson og alfakvinne Maria – Lotus – Karlsen er en mangfoldig, utøvende kunstner, som også er en av skaperne bak NRK Supers barne-TV-suksess AF1 – Alle for 1. Karlsen, som mange kjenner igjen fra fjorårets NRK Stjernekamp, har som soloartist samarbeidet med artister som blant annet svenske Cleo, Femtastic, Gatas Parlament, Pumba, Nosizwe, Klish. Med over 15 års erfaring som profesjonell utøver begynte “Lotus-stemmen” å blomstre tidlig i 2011. Hun sier hva hun mener, og hun viser sin sårbarhet parallelt med sine tøffe sider gjennom slampoesi, sang og rap. Hun er aktuell med sin første skoleturné i regi av Rikskonsertene i Sør-Trøndelag samt at hun gjør seg klar til å gå i studio igjen. Lotus ønsker å formidle, lære bort, skape motivasjon og inspirere gjennom sine rap-workshop, turnéer og musikk. Under “Concrete Queens” får publikum en forsmak på “LOTUS ONEnation” – hennes visjon for fremtiden
(EN) Maria – Lotus – Karlsen, “awesomnia front person” and alpha woman is a diversified, performing artist, who is also one of the creators behind NRK Super children’s television success AF1 – All 1 Karlsen, who many will recognize from last year’s NRK “Star Game”, has collaborated with artists including Swedish Cleo, Femtastic, Gatas Parlament, Pumba, Nosizwe, Klishe among others. With more than fifteen years experience as a professional performing artist the “Lotus voice” began to flourish in early 2011. She is an outspoken woman, showing her vulnerability and tough sides through slam poetry, song and rap. Currently on her first tour in schools in Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, organized by Rikskonsertene and preparing new studio recordings. Lotus wants to convey, teach, motivate and inspire through rap workshop, artistic productions and live performances. At “Concrete Queens” night she’ll give the audience a taste of “LOTUS OneNation” – a visionary statement!

Maria – Lotus – Karlsen

Tropique Magnifique er en av Oslos ledende clubkonsepter som samler hundrevis av danselystne på Ingensteds ved Akerselva. Ingen har en bedre samling av sjelden tropisk musikk enn BHLB, Tropique Magnifiques mesterdj.
(EN) Tropique Magnifique is a clubnight dedicated to Rare Tropical Music from across the planet. Venue Home: Ingensteds, Oslo, Norway, hosted by BHLB.

Tropique Magnifique @ Ingensteds – hør / listen to playlist

Becaye Aw, musiker og komponist som har gjort seg bemerket for sin særegne gitarteknikk, utviklet etter inspirasjon fra instrumentet Kora. Aw er eksponent for Fulanitradisjonen fra sine hjemland Mauritania og Senegal, og har utviklet et sound av vestafrikansk blues og roots i sin egen musikk. Han har spilt med artister som Mansuur Seck, Ali Farka Toure og Baaba Maal. He har siden dette sammarbeidet med en rekke artister, blant flere Ablaye Cissoko, Women’s Voice, Kouame Sereba, Haddy N’jie, Unni Løvlid, Rolf-Erik Nystøm og Steinar Ofsdal. Han er fortiden i sluttfasen med innspilling av albumet “Off Road” som er bestillingsverket han gjorde på oppdrag fra Global Oslo Music i 2013. Under møte med ham på Deichmanske bibliotek på Grünerløkka vil ha gi et innledende foredarg om Fulanimusikk og om sin egen utvikling som artist, etterfulgt av en intimkonsert - Myspace
(EN) Oslo-based artist Becaye Aw is a prominent figure on the contemporary world and crossover music scene. Raised in Mauritania and Senegal, his music is rooted in the African Fulani traditions. Widely known for his own developed guitar style and tuning resulting in a sound similar to the cora. Becaye Aw began his musical career in Senegal, playing with musicians such as Mansuur Seck and Baaba Maal. He has since collaborated with a large number of artists, among those: Ablaye Cissoko, Women’s Voice, Kouame Sereba, Steinar Ofsdal, King Ibu, Ali Farka Toure, Olav Torget, Unni Løvlid, Haddy N’jie and Rolf-Erik Nystrøm - Myspace

Becaye Aw

Nomzi Kumalo, er en sanger i singer-songwriter-tradisjonen, poet og mor. Hennes usedvanlige fine poesi uttrykker en reise mot sannheten med en musikk inspirert av jazz, blues, folk, country og mye mer. På scenen har hun med seg Embla Maria O’Cadiz Gustad (vokal), Francesco Hygen Puddu (chapman stick), Bernd Thomas Garmann Klare (banjo) og Håkon Mellingen (trommer).
(EN) Nomzi Kumalo is a singer songwriter, poet and mother. The most exquisite poet, her lyrics are embraced by music inspired by jazz, blues, folk, country and so much more - expressing her journey towards the truth. The accompanying musicians for her concert at Cafeteateret are Embla Maria O’Cadiz Gustad (vocal), Francesco Hygen Puddu (chapman stick), Bernd Thomas Garmann Klare (banjo) and Håkon Mellingen (drums).

Nomzi Kumalo

Rumi Ensemble er ledet av Javid Afsari Rad som komponerer og arrangerer musikken, samt spiller instrumentet santur. Ensemblet er oppkalt etter den persiske poeten Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi som levde på 1200-tallet i Iran og har den dag i dag enorm betydning for persisk kultur. Rytmikk er et sentralt element i diktene til Rumi og Javid overfører energien og vitaliteten i denne rytmikken til sin musikk. Uttrykket til ensemblet er kontrastfult og beveger seg fra rolige og meditative partier til energiske og intense partier. Rumi Ensemble består av noen av de fremste musikerne innen persisk musikk og vestlig klassisk musikk. På scenen: Javid Afsari Rad – santur Harpreet Bansal – fiolin Sara Övinge – fiolin Bendik Foss – bratsj Tove Margrethe Erikstad – cello.
(EN) The Rumi Ensemble formed in 2007 and consists of a classical string quartet and musicians of Persian traditional music instruments. The ensemble performs compositions by Javid Afsari Rad with lyrics by Rumi and has made several concerts, i.e. at the: Troppen Theater and Bimhuis in Amsterdam, De Centerale in Gent, Sarg Fabrik in Wien, Teatro Infanta Isabel in Madrid and the Gloria Teater in Köln. The Rumi Ensemble has through the years collaborated with many distinguished artists, of whom to be singled out: Beritt Cardas, Salar Aghili, Alireza Ghorbani and Mohammad Motamedi. Their record: “In the Footprints of Rumi”, released by Ta:lik (2012), received critical acclaim and was selected for the; “Top of the world album” of the month – in the 2012-12/11 issue of Songlines (UK). On stage: Javid Afsari Rad – Composer, Santur Harpreet Bansal – Violin Sara Övinge – Violin Bendik Foss – Viola Tove Margrethe Erikstad – Cello Habib Meftah Boushehri - Percussion

Rumi Ensemble

GLOBAL CAREER Laverne Wyatt-Skriubakken, seniordesigner på Leonberg Reklamebyrå med lang erfaring som grafisk designer, webprogrammerer og med utarbeiding av profiler for artister og kunst- og kulturorganisasjoner, bl.a. for MELA-festivalen og Risør Filmfestival.  Laverne har utviklet et undervisningsopplegg rettet mot artister som ønsker å utvikle og profesjonalisere en karriere.
(EN) Laverne Wyatt-Skriubakken, through workshops and 1 to 1 facilitating, Laverne Wyatt-Skriubakken helps artists learn DIY design tips and hacks. These she has collected during her 12 years working as a Graphic Designer and Art Director in South Africa, Malta and now, Norway. This is part of a wider portfolio of collaborative projects she organises which aims towards developing the social and creative economy of local communities.

Laverne Wyatt-Skriubakken

DJ LOUNGES
DJ Nefertiti, et navn inspirert av den egyptiske dronningen Nefretiti, er en kvinne av somalisk opprinnelse. Nefertiti har i mange år vært et velkjent navn innen Oslos klubbverden med sin usedvanlige fine samling av arabisk pop og sørafrikansk electro - dette er smooth og massivt dansbart!
(EN) The name DJ Nefertiti is taken from the Egyptian queen Nefretiti and behind it hides a woman originally from Somalia. Her musical vision is to show off a little known style of music to clubbers: She mixes Arabic pop music and South African electro.

DJ Brighteyes har som et sentralt medlem av Oslos clubverden i mange år oppdratt oss i funk, jazz, electro og soul med røtter til Afrika gjennom en helt særegen og stilfull mix - du verken sitter eller står stille!
(EN) DJ Brighteyes is a notable member of the Oslo club scene. She makes her moves on the turntables, providing the best of African funk, electro and soul.

DJ Erlend Mokkelbost & DJ Torstein Haavorsen
Erlend Mokkelbost, musiker, produsent og DJ, bosatt i Oslo. Fortid i band som JR Ewing, KILLL og Montée, og produsent for artister som Jonas Alaska. Atlanter, Bow To Each Other m.fler. Også involvert i det månedlige klubbkonseptet Noble Dancer på Blå, sammen med Joachim Trier og Torgny Amdam. Med seg på Peloton har han Torstein Haavorsen, plateselskapsjef, manager og ivrig platesamler. Jobber til daglig med artister som Jaa9 & Onkl P og Nosizwe, og som platesnurrer under navnet DJ Ross. Enorm interesse for funk, soul, afrobeat og annen dansbar musikk.
(EN) Whether their producing, managing, collecting, playing or spinning music, Mokkelbost and Haavorsen have a passion for cutting edge, genre-bending music productions and an unstoppable drive. Come dance to funk, soul, afrobeat and more!

Erlend Mokkelbost

Torstein Haavorsen on Norwegian reggae

https://youtu.be/S2aEReJ54cM

SEE YOU @ GLOBAL NIGHTS!

Global Oslo Music proudly presents the second edition of Global Nights on June 11-14. The event brings together prominent artists to create an opportunity for cultural and artistic exchange through concerts, dj sessions, lectures and workshops to be accessible to people in an open and participatory manner. Mark your calendars and get ready for great artistic moments!

Global Nights 2014 lineup:

Wednesday June 11 – 6pm: Meet the Artist lecture by Kouame Sereba & kick off party hosted by Dj Nefertiti @ Sound of Mu, Markveien 58 – free entrance

Thursday June 12 – 6pm: Meet the Artist lecture by Busi Ncube @ Kafe Saba, Hollendergata 10 – free entrance

Thursday June 12 – 9pm: Karl Seglem & band concert @ Cafeteatret – cc 120

Friday June 13 – 6pm: Meet the Artist lecture by Bonfire Madigan Shive @ Kafe Saba, Hollendergata 10 – free entrance

Friday June 13 – 9pm: Busi Ncube & band concert @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8
– cc. 120

Saturday June 14 – 1pm: ”Self marketing & How to get sponsorships for music projects”, workshop by Thomas Prestø and Global Oslo Music Career @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 – free entrance

Saturday June 14 – 9pm: Bonfire Madigan Shive, Karl Seglem & Kouame Sereba concert and afterparty hosted by Dj Brighteyes @ Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 – cc. 120

BONFIRE MADIGAN SHIVE
Vi er stolte av å invitere tilbake den fremragende artisten Bonfire Madigan Shive, som sist besøkte Oslo gjennom vårt Artists in Residence i 2011. Denne gangen vil hun dele scenen med to av våre fremste artister Karl Seglem og Kouame Sereba til en unik crossover av eksperimetell jazz, klassisk- og avantgardebarokk, norske folketoner samt moderne og tradisjonell afrikansk musikk. I Meet the Artist-serien har du muligheten til et nærmøte med henne der hun blant annet vil dele sine erfaringer med vegen fra undergrunnscenen på den amerikanske vestksyten til internasjonal turnévirksomhet.

We are honoured to welcome back the phenomenal artist Bonfire Madigan Shive. She first visited us in 2011 through our Artist-in-Residence program and is now back to share the stage with artists Karl Seglem and Kouame Sereba in a unique crossover of experimental jazz, classical and avant-baroque styles, art, Norwegian folk and modern and traditional African music. Also, come meet the artist and discover her stunning career in her Meet the Artist lecture.

Bonfire Madigan Shive is a visionary musician, composer, and performing artist based in the MX/US border region of California whose trailblazing music is “built on the soul of the blues, the riot of punk, the playfulness of burlesque, and the sophistication of the orchestra pit.” She has been referred to as the “bastard child of Bjørk and Tom Waits” the “Bruce Springsteen (and creator) of chamber punk” and is a contributing author to the anthology, Live Through This: On Creativity and Self-Destruction, as well as a founding member of The Icarus Project, a peer-led radical mental health community and support network. Madigan is currently working on a symphony of song and cinema, Whisper Rapture: A Bonfire Madigan Suite, a 26-minute long form music video visualized by fellow mental health activist and award-winning filmmaker Ken Paul Rosenthal in advance of releasing her long-awaited third, full-length studio album Covert Constellations.

“An electrifying, one-woman heavenly choir” – San Francisco Chronicle
“It seems almost surreal that so much musical might can emanate from such a diminutive frame” – KBOO-FM Portland, OR
“Equal parts feminist polemics, civil disobedience, and raw poetic power, it’s not for the faint of heart or weak of mind. Oh, and she plays a mean cello, too” – Village Voice
“She can build a skyscraper of sound with a full-bodied fortissimo and then knock it into dust in one breath” – Bohemian.com
“While surface comparisons abound, Bonfire Madigan is truly in a league of their own. Infusing a perfect meld of poetry and deliberate rawness, blending some of the finest musicianship to ever come out of (record label) Kill Rock Stars and the gorgeous and haunting lyrics of a master” — Pop Matters

Support Whisper Rapture: a BMad music-film suite by klicking here

KOUAME SEREBA
Kouame Sereba belongs to the top echelon of artists we are proud to collaborate with. At Meet the Artist on June 11 (Sound of Mu) we invite you to an intimate encounter with him as a unique opportunity to learn more about the process of creating music and insight into his long career. On June 14 you’ll get the chance to experience Kouame’s outstanding musical performance along with Karl Seglem and Bonfire Madigan Shive at Cafeteatret.

Kouame Sereba is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. In addition to playing guitar, percussion and djembe, he is a master of the Dodo, a mouth harp known for its overtone-rich, almost electronic sound. Born in Abidjan, Cote d´Ivoire, he was sent by his parents to their native village Tiegba at the age of 10. Living there he learned about traditional life, music and dance. By the age of 20, he travelled across the African continent where he visited and lived in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameron, Central African Republic, Sudan and Egypt. In 1983 Kouame moved to Norway, where he is based today. Here, he plays an important role in the music scene. In addition to his solo projects he collaborates with musicians of many different styles; jazz, folk, contemporary, as well as traditional and modern African music. In addition to playing guitar, percussion and djembe, Kouame is a master of the Dodo, a mouth harp known for its overtone-rich, almost electronic sound. Having played hundreds of concerts in Norway, Kouame has been embraced by the government. The foreign department has sponsored tours in Japan, Germany and Africa. Kouame even accompanied Norwegian prime minister Bondevik to Mozambique and South Africa. He also contributed to the Hollywood movie “The Interpreter”, a thriller film starring Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn and Catherine Keener with his song “Atolago”.

BUSI NCUBE
It’s not surprising there is so much music within Busi Ncube, she has been a musician from a very young age, it runs strong in her blood! Learn more about her amazing career in Meet the Artist lecture she will be giving and come listen to what she named her «rainbow music» –a veritable rainbow of exciting music styles she will perform along with her band.

Busi Ncube was born in Bulawayo, Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. Her father was a part-time musician who played the double bass with various groups in Bulawayo. He brought home records with music from South Africa, Congo and Cuba that were very popular all around Africa at that time. Her favorite musician is Dorothy Masuka, who also came from Bulawayo, writing songs for Miriam Makeba. She got her first experiences as a singer in the church. She sang African gospel music with her sisters, which still has a huge influence on her singing as well as South African popular music and traditional Mbira music from Zimbabwe. Growing up she was listening to Miriam Makeba, Dorothy Masuka, Dolly Rathebe as well as American jazzrock, funk and soul music. When she got older she started to perform with local groups in clubs in Bulawayo. She then got an invitation from her sister – who is also a singer – to join the then well known group Ilanga, based in Harare. The band got a huge hit with her song “True love” that became one of the most popular songs in Zimbabwe ever, staying on music charts for more than six weeks. When Ilanga disbanded in the late 80’s she formed her own group – the Band Rain – with some of the country’s best musicians, like guitarist Rodger Mbambo, percussionist Adam Chisvo and her twin sister – musician and singer – Phathi. In addition to singing traditional Ndebele music, Busi plays guitar, hosho, ngoma and Mbira -an instrument central in almost all traditional music from Zimbabwe. Busi has been touring in Congo, Libya, Angola, Mozambique. In Europe she has been to the Czech Republic, Ireland, UK, France, Belgium and Scandinavia. In 2001 she joined Women’s Voice, a band consisting of female musicians from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Algerie, US, France, Israel and Norway. The band released two albums and toured in Scandinavia, Israel, Mozambique, Tanzania, Angola and Zimbabwe. They performed with Mari Boine when she was given the Nordic Council of Minister’s Music Award in 2003 and with the great Somalian singer Maryam Mursal at the Mela Festival in 2005. She has 13 albums up her sleave, including those with her former bands Ilanga and Band Rain. Busi has featured on Mari Boine’s record “Idjagiedas” (”The Mermaid”). This year she will record her 14th album on which she is going to remix some of her old music, in addition to create some new material. She is currently working at the Academy of Music in Oslo, giving music lessons along with professor Vegar Storsve, with whom she has been working with since 2004.

Line up Thursday June 13 @ Cafeteatret, 9pm:
Busi Ncube – mbira, vocals, acoustic guitar
Dag Pierre – lead guitar, vocals
Antonio Torner – drums
Sidiki Camara – percussion, kora
Khalid Salih Younis – bass
Henrik Mosnes – keyboards

KARL SEGLEM
One of the country’s most exciting contemporary musician, Karl Seglem, is joining us. He will perform with his band and share the stage with Bonfire Madigan Shive and Kouame Sereba for a unique blend of experimental jazz, classical and avant-baroque styles, art, Norwegian folk and West African music traditions

Karl Seglem is unquestionably one of the great innovators and visionaries of Norwegian music; reinvigorating both Norwegian traditional genres and jazz with his unwavering will to fuse expressions, pursue crossover ventures and embrace new instruments, sounds and perspectives.
Seglem’s main instrument is the tenor saxophone and he has played an important role on the Norwegian jazz scene. His CD-production counts 15 solo-albums and 13 albums with different ensembles (2014). Already at an early stage in his career he became interested in more diverse and genre crossing perspectives of music. Especially he has been deeply involved with Norwegian folk music and has explored it as a basis for improvisation and composition. For Seglem is much more than an instrumentalist, he has worked widely and diversely as a composer -developing new contemporary forms on the basis of jazz, folk music and more eclectic inspirations- and has also been instrumental to the growth of cross-over expressions and projects as a producer and record label manager.

International renown has grown steadily and not least his recent trilogy of solo releases Femstein, URBS and Ossicles have captivated international critics and audiences. On these records the use of goat horns and other traditional instruments -notably the Hardanger fiddle- is masterly and excitingly blended with a plethora of modern and eclectic elements; electronic loops, jazz improvisation, world music traits and rock characteristics.

He was awarded the EDVARD prize in 1998 for his work “Tya” (with R.Skår), and have received other National and local prizes, grants and awards for his work.
Karl Seglem has performed extensively throughout Europe, Pakistan and USA among other countries.

Line up Thursday June 12 @ Cafeteatret, 9pm:
Karl Seglem, ten.sax, goat horns, antilope-horn
Håkon Høgemo, hardanger fiddles
Kåre Opheim, drums and percussion

Thomas Talawa Prestø
In spite of his young age, Thomas has codified a system of body movement which is rooted in the traditional African and Caribbean movement aesthetic, yet relevant in the contemporary. Thomas has been adopted into Yoruba and Ewe people by elders and has received names respectively. Some examples of these are the Yoruba name Ajamu (he who fights for what he believes in) and the Ewe name Adamdoba (whos power is of better quality). By his elders in the Caribbean his style was described as Talawa (strong, resilient, rooted). Talawa has stuck with Thomas as a nickname and is also what he chose to call his dance technique. Respecting the roots and that the technique is systemized by him, but created by  a people!

Since 1998 Thomas has spent his time, actively carving a place for the black dancing body in Scandinavia. He is the founder of Tabanka Crew, a dance company that seeks to deconstruct traditional, neo-traditional, classical, modern and contemporary African, Caribbean and Diaspora dances, movement vocabulary and techniques.
Thomas has performed Caribbean and African dance for more than ¼ of Norway’s population. Reached semifinals with Norway got Talent, being the first time a full black group has ever advanced on Norwegian Tv Shows, and performed traditional dance live. His technique is tought on 5 continents and is continuing to strive to show the relevance of ancient power with a modern use.

Thomas is a well recognized speaker. Don’t miss his lecture on sponsorship in the arts
– which has provided him substantial support for his own projects – hosted by Global Oslo Music Career @ Cafeteatret Saturday 14 // 1pm – free entrance

The art of beat making: check out Global Nights DJ Sessions!
Everyone wants to be a Dj, but only few are top jockeys in town; join us for some great African and American alternative club, soul and funk music, hosted by excellent Dj Nefertiti and Dj Brighteyes!

DJ NEFERTITI
DJ Nefertiti’s musical vision is to show off a little known style of music to clubbers. She mixes Arabic pop music and South African electro. The name DJ Nefertiti is taken from the Egyptian queen Nefretiti and behind the name hides a 33 year old woman originally from Somalia.
DJ Nefertiti is well known to the Oslo club scene. Don’t miss her kick off party @ Sound of Mu // Wednesday June 11 // 9pm – free entrance

DJ BRIGHTEYES
Another dj to look out for: Renowed Dj Brighteyes from the Oslo club scene and at various cultural events, concerts and festivals, providing a distinctive signature of African and American soul and funk. Come join her at the afterparty @ Cafeteatret // Saturday June 14 // 11pm – concert + after party cc. 120