Rhythm Generation (RG) invites you to a night of solidarity and celebration of Diversity. With African culture, music, food and fashion, we will be fundraising for South Norwood Community Kitchen and the Sudan Crisis Appeal.
Cheikh Diop, founder of Rhythm Generation, & friends invite you to an afternoon and night of immersing at The Arena Music Venue in South-Norwood, Croydon.
What to expect on the day:
- Drum Circle for families
- Djembe Drumming Workshop for young people and adults
- Gala Dinner including Live DJ & percussion set while you enjoy our authentic succulent African dishes presented to you by our specialist chef, Ousmane from Senegal
- Interactive drumming performance inviting all audiences to grab a drum and play or dance your feet off
- Exhibition and sale of beautiful African style clothing , accessories and craft by the Afric’Arts Shop
The program:
2 - 4pm family drum circle
4.30 - 6.30 djembe drumming workshop
6.30 - 7.30 mingle, nibbles & chillout time
7.30 – 9.00 dinner along Afro DJ & drums
9.00 – 9.30 drumming performance
9.30 – 11.00 interactive drumming performance (all people play) & party
pm 11.00 take down – home time
Solidarity:
There’s always an opportunity to show support to those in need, this one to raise funds for:
- The South Norwood Community Kitchen –a local charity in the heart of the Community doing wonderful things keeping people socially connected. 50% of tickets sales proceeds will be donated to SNCK
- The Sudan Crisis Appeal by many charities including UNICEF, Islamic Relief& Oxfam for years-long war torn Sudan where seemingly forgotten populations including children are going through hunger, illness and painful death in a zone already devasted by natural disasters. 50% of tickets sales proceeds will be donated to ONE of the above charities.
The Artists:
- Cheikh Diop – lead artist drummer from Senegal and founder of Rhythm Generation. Cheikh is a cultural ambassador for African tradition and highly skill musician who’s talent and approach to connecting with his audience is off the charts. With a 20+ years’ experience of facilitating workshops and entertaining audiences across the U.K, Rhythm Generation boasts a highly acclaimed pallet of energetic shows that will stay with you for a lifetime.
- A special DJ
- Ousmane Camara – a highly experienced drummer from Senegal, Ousmane is a dun-dun, djembe and sabar player that any drummer would want to share a stage with for his amazing ability to improvise and maintain high energetic rhythms to support a great show.
The Afric’Arts:
If you’re looking for classy and colourful items to brighten your wardrobe, jewellery shelf or decorative craft for your home, we have got you covered. We have a large selection of African wax print made clothes, hats, bags, earrings; wood & silver, shoes, shirts,dresses etc… All that at very friendly prices.
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Croydon, Workshops in Croydon, Arts events in Croydon.
