Courtyard of Vetrinjski dvor, Mars’s room

On 25^th of May 1963, the Organization of African Unity was established in the capital of Ethiopia, Adis Abeba (in 2002 replaced with African Union). This day is celebrated in various African countries and around the world as a symbol of African unity and freedom. We will recognize and celebrate this great day and what it stands for also in Maribor.

There are quite few African women and men, our descendants and family members in Maribor, as well as others who like to socialize with us and get to know our culture. You are all invited to the event Africa Day in Maribor, join us at the joyful courtyard in Vetrinjski dvor.

Experience stories, songs, dances, music, food and drinks tasting, as well as a hairdresser & barber corner – it is going to be loud and cheerful and memorable Saturday!

Culinary corner:

ERITREAN AND ETHIOPIAN FOOD TASTING

THE ERITREIAN AND ETHIOPAN COFFEE CEREMONY

Dance & Music Corner:

PRESENTATION OF MADAGASCAR AND MALAGASY STORY ABOUT IBOTITY

WORKSHOP OF WESTERN AFRICAN DANCE

WORKSHOP OF WESTERN AFRICAN RHYTHMS

Literary Corner:

AFRICAN STORRY TELLING

Playground:

PRESENTING AND PLAYING AFRICAN SOCIAL GAMES

On the stage:

DJEMBABE, WOMEN PERCUSSION BAND

Hairdresser:

HAIR BRAIDING FOR GIRLS AND HAIRCUTS FOR BOYS

The event is organized by the Baobab Arts and Culture Association in cooperation with the Institutes MARS Maribor and Most povezave Evropa-Afrika Ptuj.

The event is included in the Week of amateur culture and in the Week of lifelong learning (coordinated by Andragoški zavod Maribor)

Sponsor of the event: Institut de langue francaise AEIOU (ilf-aeiou.si)

* The event is free, we will collect voluntary contributions, more details about the program very soon!

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you can dance, sing and party with Sankofa choir on following events:

22.4. Humanitarian event Ne čakaj na maj, pomagaj zdaj!, 19.30 Antonov dom, Vič, Ljubljana
29.4. Skuhna, 20h
21.5. Slam poetry and music, Skuhna, 20h
26.5. Africa day, Zlati zob, 20h with guests Igor Leonardi&Damir Mazrek
28.5. Hotel Kanu – Zbiljsko jezero (Zbilje lake), 13h
2.6.  NEXTIVAL, park Zvezda, Ljubljana
10.6. Final priduction of Studia XXV, Španski borci, 20h, Ljubljana
10.6. Skuhna
21.6. Music day, streets of Ljubljana,
28.6. Festival Lent Maribor, 19.30 Art Kamp stage  with guests Igor Leonardi&Damir Mazrek
4. 10. Hostel Celica

Lepo vabljeni na sproščeno zabavo ob afriških pesmih,

ekipa Baobab

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s 1. marcem 2015 bo vodenje dvorane Studio Baobab prevzelo novo neprofitno podjetje, Studio XXV – Zavod za kulturne dejavnosti, ki ga vodita Andreja Potočnik in Maša Kagao Knez.

Delovanje dvorane ostane takšno kot je bilo, le predračune in račune bomo od zdaj naprej izdajali preko novega podjetja, zato vas naprošamo, da ste pozorni pri vašem naslednjem plačilu na novega prejemnika.

Za vsa vprašanja v zvezi z dvorano po novem pišite na: studio@baobab.si

Urnik in aktualne novičke boste še vedno laho spremljali na naši spletni strani ter FB straneh Studio Baobab in KUD Baobab.

Hvala za razumevanje!

Želimo vam vse lepo,
Ekipa Baobab & Studio XXV

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sporočamo vam, da v času zimskih počitnic v Studiu Baobab odpadeta naslednja redna tečaja:

1. AFRIŠKI 1/2 v ponedeljek, 23.2.2015 z Mašo Kagao Knez

2. AFRO KIDZ v četrtek, 26.2.2015 z Emino Baj

Ostali tečaji potekajo po normalnem urniku.

Vsem , ki si boste privščili oddih vam želimo sončne počitnice!

Vaš Studio Baobab

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All classes started on 5th of January except Afro Passion which starts new seoason on 15th of January 2015.

Don”t miss new application, you can still join us. We offer following classes and you can combine them all:

African dances 1/2 by Maša Kagao Knez every Monday ar 7 pm

Reggaeton by Krista  every Monday at  8.30 pm

Contemporary dance by Urša Rupnik every Tuesday at 8.30 pm and Wednesday at 5 pm

Afro Kidz – African dances for children above 5 by Emina Baj every Thursday at 7 pm

Afro contemporary by Maša Kagao Knez Every Thursday at 6.30 pm

Afro Passion by Emina Baj every Thursday at 8 pm

Afro Pulz by Krista Every Friday at 6 pm

Singing class by Damaris Potočnik every Sunday at 5 pm

You can learn more about courses  here.

Price list

Courses Schedule

For more info write to studio@baobab.si

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You can also attend 2-days workshop of traditional Senegal dances at Studio Baobab on 13th and 14th of December.

We are also issuing CD  “Why not.“ Music is result of international cooperation of last few years. It was produced by music production Inspiral

Partners of the festival are Zavod Ceres and Plesni teater Ljubljana.

More about festival Baofest 2014.

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the schedule between 27th of October and 2nd November are slightly adjusted. Please note:

CANCELLED COPURSES:
African dances on Monday, 27.10.
Afro contemporary on Thursday, 30.10.
Afropulz on Friday, 31.10.

OTHER COURSES ARE AS NORMAL SCHEDULE.

NOTICE to replace COURSE AFRO CONTEMPORARY in November:
Due to the performances that Maša Kagao Knez has in November on a Thursdays, we will compensate Afro contemporary dance on Sundays 19h30-21h as follows:  Sunday, 2/11. , 11.09., 16.11. and 23.11. On Thursday 27th we will continue as usual according to schedule.
Thanks for your understanding and good practice,

Yours Baobab team

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The course singing is new at Studio Baobab and is intended for those who would like to learn African polyphonic singing and become acquainted with folk songs from different parts of Africa. You will gain vocal technique to develop your use of voice, use of African movements and sounds, self-confidence and an unforgettable experience. Previously, we will go trough talent test because our aim is to regularly attend the course an later on performing on stage. If  students are progressing they may later join the already existing and only African Assembly Sankofa, both at work, as well as appearances and on various projects.

For the talent test anyone can apply and you are all invented. Applications will be accepted on info@baobab.si and are mandatory.

Price for monthly course is 35 eur. More about the price list can be found on our website soon.

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After last time Merlin Nyakam was in Ljubljana we had a lot of demand on his return so we invited him again for you. Merlin Nyakam comes from Camerun but is active in France for decades. He is a choreographer, dancer and a singer. We organize dance workshop on:

Monday, 28.9.2014 at 7.30pm till 9pm and
Monday, 29.9.2014 at 7pm till 8.30pm

More about Merlin Nyakam here.

Workshop is suitable for everyone. We expect applications on info@baobab.si till all the places are booked.
Location: Studio Baobab, Parmova 25, Ljubljana

Workshop price:
1 class ….. 18 eur (15 eur for members KUD Baobab)
2 classes …. 30 eur (25 eur for members KUD Baobab)

You will receive proforma invoice at your application and cover the workshop costs before it starts, till 25. 9. 2014.

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Festival LUPA is a traditional presentation of Slovenian NGOs which connects more then million Slovenian inhabitants.

You can check whole program here.

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