13Dec 2021
This session will focus on some current Diversity tools and resources out there and how to use them. We will also be asking those who have been using them for their feedback, and there will also be an introduction and discussion on Unlock – the most recent tool just developed.
In breakout rooms you will also have an opportunity to discuss challenges you face in using these tools, and what barriers that you may have within your organisation to take this work forward.
Facilitator: The facilitator for these sessions will be Kamaljit Poonia, who is a Diversity Consultant and Leadership Coach.
Kamaljit has worked on ED&I issues for over 15 years. She had headed ED&I teams in local authorities (Camden and Bristol), been a Diversity Advisor in the Civil Service (Department for International Development, Cabinet Office) and headed the ED&I team at the University of Southampton. She is also a trained and practicing coach. For the last three years Kamaljit has worked as an independent consultant with clients across the Arts and Cultural sector, Local authorities, and business sector.
In 2018 she was presented with a top 100 Global Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Award at the Annual Global HRD conference in Mumbai.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diversity-arts-network-meeting-tickets-160537424759
“A Gypsy consommé with a satanic pulse” – Garth Cartwright, Froots Magazine
TATCHO DROM stage a vibrant show packed full of beautiful melodies and dancing rhythms from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Their repertoire includes most of the well-known Balkan favourites, however, their real musical heart beats for the hidden musical gems – songs and pieces which band leader Gundula Stojanova Gruen discovers on her numerous field trips to previous Ottoman regions, learning and jamming with Balkan music masters.
Tatcho Drom means ‘True Journey’, in Rromanes, the language of Romany Gypsies. They are considered one of the UK’s leading exponents of Romany Gypsy music. Inspired by the charisma of Esma Redžepova, the virtuosity of Taraf de Haïdouks and the humour of Emir Kusturica. Tatcho’s sound is guaranteed to lure listeners into a world of pain and joy, delivering an exciting and memorable performance.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen is a virtuoso violinist and singer who has travelled extensively, transcribing melodies that she learned first-hand from Gypsies and folk musicians. Described by Songlines Magazine as ‘a shining star in the UK’s Balkan music scene’, her unique performance style showcases a technical ability acquired through intensive conservatoire training as well as a colourful and charismatic personality. Her arrangements and compositions, whilst drawing influence from her love and extensive knowledge of Romany Gypsy music, are original and highly personal.
Past performances include the main stages of Rhythm of the World and Crawley Festivals, the South Bank Centre, Kings Place, Equator’s Women of the World Festival, the Union Chapel as well as intimate, unplugged performances at the Canterbury Festival and other unusual venues.
Matices Latinos is a captivating contemporary Latin quartet that explores the many folkloric and popular musical genres that characterize the colourful and vibrant Latin American culture.
Led by Colombian singer Luz Elena Caicedo, and musically directed by Venezuelan Master percussionist Wilmer Sifontes, their border hopping style, and percussive approach to the Latin American song book, is an authentic experience full of the colourful, passionate and joyful vibrancy of its many musical genres.
With their expressive and rhythmic approach they travel through Latin America taking in the musical styles from countries such as Columbia, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru and Argentina, touching on the different eras of the Latin repertoire, whilst maintaining a fresh and contemporary sound.
Some of their performances include the Southbank Centre, The Royal Albert Hall Cafe Consortt, The National Theatre, St. Ethelburgh, The Green Note in Camden, Crazy Coqs and private functions at City Hall.
http://www.myspace.com/maticeslatinos
On the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and the recent conviction we look back at how this and the BLM protests following this has changed us.
It has greatly influenced many of us to look at our own behaviours, working practices, prejudices and biases which will help to develop our cultural landscape in the future. We are inviting you to share your thoughts on how this has affected you.
In breakout rooms you will also have an opportunity to discuss challenges you face in taking Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work forward, and about what you think needs to change.
The facilitator for these sessions will be Kamaljit Poonia, who is a Diversity Consultant and Leadership Coach.
Kamaljit has worked on ED&I issues for over 15 years. She had headed ED&I teams in local authorities (Camden and Bristol), been a Diversity Advisor in the Civil Service (Department for International Development, Cabinet Office) and headed the ED&I team at the University of Southampton. She is also a trained and practicing coach. For the last three years Kamaljit has worked as an independent consultant with clients across the Arts and Cultural sector, Local authorities, and business sector.
In 2018 she was presented with a top 100 Global Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Award at the Annual Global HRD conference in Mumbai.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diversity-arts-network-meeting-tickets-151777098387
U’zambezi are a performing arts ensemble based in the United Kingdom who specialize in music and dance from Southern Africa. Their uninhibited staccato rhythms blend seamlessly with rich a cappella harmonies. This form of a cappella song is known as ‘imbube’ and is sung mostly in Zulu. With its origins in the 1920s, when choirs such as ‘Crocodile’ and ‘Durban Evening Birds’ were founded in South Africa, modern day imbube lyrics explore key social issues such as war, suffering, love, religion and famine.
U’zambezi animate their songs with traditional dancing, ululation and African drumming.
They offer a passion-fuelled performance in an outdoor setting with gum-boot dancing, traditional song and hip hop – to name a few of their acts. The group has played for Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II. They have also performed at the Global Bandstand, where they were hailed as, ‘the equivalent of Ladysmith Black Mambazo’ (Global Bandstand Review).
