Lyrical Pilgrimage Open Mic
Ibu Bumi – Mother Earth – Unozala Wendalo
Welcome to share or simply watch the gathering of great minds, talents, thinkers and souls from around the world, we will be celebrating and honouring our dear MOTHER EARTH this FIRST SATURDAY.
It is a time for healing for human beings, animals and the planet we inhabit. Although, this Earth has endured and seen much on it’s face, it yearns to be heard, respected, loved and nourished. In other plagues our isolation would allow us to go inward, searching and reclaim our traditional ways. However, with the increasing reliance, capabilities of technology and surveillance how does that effect our connection to nature and creation? This platform aims to use this technology for consciousness, reflection, freedom of expression and the bringing of togetherness albeit being apart.
With Prince Shapiro we ask what would Mama Afrika land say to us? Imraan Samuels plants seeds in our beings for change with his vast award-winning experience in permaculture. Krisna Floop will be spell-bounding us with his mystical uplifting sound journey music created with his guitar, flute and elevating lyrical vocals.
Be prepared to be taken on another magical journey and be inspired to share yourself!
Our guest Artists for this event
4th July 2020
Krisna Floop
BALI, INDONESIA
Krisna Floop was the talented guest artist whilst Nina Alexia Brazzo made her “Pelangi Indonesia” (Indonesian Rainbow) on 28th July 2018 at Rumah Sanur, Bali. After seeing him perform for The Bali Rooftop amongst others, she instantly fell in love with his progressive chill out sound. Later, Brazzo was asked to perform on The Bali Rooftop too in the most majestic setting!
Watch our sessions here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29OROB2UCCo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3wQ8m6x_iE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXJJPvhV_zM (5 minute interview)
Blending a variety of genres and world sounds, Bali-based FLOOP crafts together a unique tapestry of songs that stir the soul and move the body. From catchy mantras to reggae infused grooves, his use of looping captivates a room and brings a crowd to its feet with ease.
Already familiar with Bali's biggest stages thanks to his time fronting popular group 'The Mangrooves', the Balinese-Australian now broadens his multi-instrumental skills as a solo artist, his mixed roots eminent within the distinct, ethnic soundscapes he creates.
Bringing together acoustic guitar, bamboo flute, and impressive vocal abilities, FLOOP records uplifting melodies and beat boxing on the fly to produce a unique live performance. One that stands out within a broadening field of looping artists.
https://soundcloud.com/krisnafluteloops/make-your-heart-smile-floop-live-at-cashew-tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw1PBK6KrR8
Imraan Samuels
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Imraan Samuels is a permaculture designer, practitioner and facilitator, as well as a business owner. Samuels obtained his Permaculture Design Certificate from SEED in 2014 and has been practising ever since for the last 6 years, having now taught over 1,500 students with over 2,000 hours of facilitation experience. At Gorilla House, they teach students urban sustainability - practical tools they can use in their pursuit of resiliency. This includes things such as food growing, water harvesting, medicine making, grey water systems, mushroom cultivation, soil fertility, plant propagation and much more. They also offer a design, consultation and implementation service of sustainable household systems. He will be doing some free online training soon, which sounds like one of the most wise moves yet for us all to survive this pandemic, get back to our roots and plan for the future in a sustainable way.
IG: @guerillahouse
Facebook: @theguerillahouse
Zolani Prince Shapiro Tyalimpi
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Zolani Prince Shapiro Tyalimpi better known as Prince Shapiro was born in Johannesburg and grew up in Askeaton in the Transkei region of Azania. He is a poet, writer, photographer, actor, percussionist and human rights activist.
He is a member of “Sounds of Edutainment” a movement which offers a platform for young up and coming artists to showcase their talent free from censorship, a movement that is always in partnership with All African People’s Revolutionary Party for African Liberation Day observation in Azinia.
His thought provoking poetry performance for social justice is featured in a Norwegian Church Aid documentary film “Debt of the Dictators”. It also appears in the following publications, “Timbila 2005” a journal of onion skin poetry, “The Social Conditions of the Working Class in Evaton West” an educational booklet, “Botsotso 15” a combination of poetry, book revues, workshops and symposia compiled as a product of Jozi Spoken Word festival 2007, “Jubilee South Africa’s News Letters” and “Portsmouth City Council Meeting 16th December 2019” in New Hampshire, USA where he presented and handed the poem “Augmentation” to the mayor as a token of appreciation for Portsmouth African Burying Ground Memorial.
He is an executive producer of “Road2Remedy” a 2011 documentary movie on mining activities vs community development in Africa by IANRA (International Alliance on Natural Resources in Africa).
In 2012 he published two booklets “Am I Not Black Enough” challenging xenophobic/ afrophobic mentality in South Africa and then “Hundred Years In Existence” an observation of hundred years of Alexandra Township. For almost 11 years (2008 – 2019) Prince Shapiro presented poetry at 89.1 FM Alexandra Community Radio Station