{"title": "African Roots, Shared Rhythms: Exploring African Arts and Culture in…", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Goldsmiths, University of London Campus", "address": "SE14 6NW London", "price": "£15 (first 10 Goldsmiths students free)", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/african-roots-shared-rhythms-exploring-african-arts-and-culture-in-the-uk-tickets-2003545385181", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/colonialism", "music/percussion"], "description": "A Black History Month cultural exchange event celebrating African arts, music and heritage and their contributions to Britain's creative and cultural landscape. It is run by Tayese Academy of Arts & Culture London CIC and takes place at Goldsmiths, University of London. The 90-minute programme brings together a screening of the documentary 'ÀYÀN: The Drum That Speaks' on the Yoruba talking drum, a guest lecture by Professor Lucy Durán of SOAS titled 'The Musical Legacy of Pre-Colonial Mali: Impacts and Invisibilities', a cultural conversation and live Q&A with her and host Olanrewaju Sharafa, and an interactive talking drum workshop. It closes with networking and cultural exchange, and advance booking is required as tickets will not be sold at the event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/african-roots-shared-rhythms-exploring-african-arts-and-cult-36268/", "official_url": "https://www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id=16261", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6274508242392c3532789415ba955863864cf64befb00b48f47a3f86c076366d-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Goldsmiths, University of London Campus", "address": "SE14 6NW London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Marking African History Season: It Was Also About Other Black Musics", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T20:00:00Z", "place": "Harlesden Library", "address": "Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE London", "price": "Free event", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/parking-permits", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul", "history/local-history"], "description": "A talk and listening event exploring Harlesden and Brent's role in black music beyond reggae, covering genres from soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop to Afrobeat through the area's record shops, clubs, venues and radio stations. 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An open mic hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra Introducing's Theo Johnson gives nine artists the chance to perform live for BBC Introducing.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-40095/", "official_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/RwGL37RqpD/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-nov-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7220b15f5dda4434b888bc624ed4ba543164d9dc44e7abfb29095f4d110f713b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Afro-Latin Fiesta: Message from Gambia ft Suntou Susso", "start": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T22:30:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "GBP 13–20", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world/african"], "description": "Folktales presents Afro-Latin Fiesta: Message from Gambia, the final night of a UK headline tour, with live music followed by a late-night afterparty. 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The support is London trio Las Chanchas with Chicha and psychedelic cumbia, plus DJ Moussa, a French-Ivorian selector and one half of Mamoussa.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/afro-latin-fiesta-message-from-gambia-ft-suntou-susso-43994/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/suntou-susso/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fc5cd7ffe79bfa6c29507be35f8efd47a9b7452dc8af05e135194f6047aaedf9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Let’s Find Your Rhythm", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "£2", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-find-your-rhythm-tickets-2001042551137?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["music/singing"], "description": "Let’s Find Your Rhythm is an interactive vocal workshop exploring voice, rhythm, storytelling and body percussion, drawing on musical traditions of the African and Caribbean diaspora. 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Nigerian-born musician Ọlá Akíndípe (Olamony) and his 10-piece band play infectious rhythms and feel-good energy. 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It is run by SúperNovae. Participants learn fun rhythms, explore different sounds and build confidence while making music together, with no previous drumming experience needed. 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Hosted by Kid Anansi and Julie G, it pairs performances with a discussion section that gives performers and audiences a space to reflect on writing and performing, welcoming everyone from newcomers to seasoned pros. The October theme is ALCHEMY.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/extra-second-london-38811/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/extra-second-london", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bba057d21d53ce77888181cc3445b100438830ba4441c8eda3441b81cdb90301-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sculpted Heritage", "start": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library", "address": "Walworth Road 145-147, SE17 1RW London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["society/migration/diaspora", "art/sculpture"], "description": "Sculpted Heritage is a month-long exhibition of sculptures, ceramics and wooden artefacts celebrating the artistic traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora. The works are curated from Lily Reddie's personal collection and invite visitors of all ages to explore their cultural stories, craftsmanship and creative expression. It runs throughout October during library opening hours at Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sculpted-heritage-76519/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8a0fc11217eacadffd59ad3778f86ef6d3a5d78fb6d78407dcd3020a34559f10-1200.webp"}]}