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"Celebrating the Commonwealth" Concert with Hugh Masekela + Zara McFarlane Hugh Masekela has come to be known as a living legend in the half-century since he first picked up a trumpet, and luckily for us he shows no sign of putting it down yet. His voice has long spoken out in his country’s struggle for civil rights, whilst his soaring, joyful trumpet sound brims with warmth and bristles with elements of township jazz, hip-hop and funk. Universally considered one of the world’s all-time greatest horn players, he remains, in the words of the Independent: “a musician of phenomenal grace and power... still blessed with a voice that can strip the leaves from the trees.” He brings his brilliant young band back to the UK for the first time since his sell-out show at the London Jazz Festival 2010, in partnership with the Commonwealth Foundation. “Hugh Masekela creates an instant party, leading from vocals and flugelhorn like a South African Louis Armstrong.” Guardian Zara McFarlane is a rising star on the British scene. Of Jamaican heritage, her vocals steeped in jazz with an undercurrent of rich, contemporary soul. Her debut album, Until Tomorrow, has just been released by Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings. Celebrating the start of Commonwealth Week, tonight’s artists offer a glimpse of the rich culture and creativity the modern Commonwealth has to offer. Produced by Serious in partnership with The Commonwealth Foundation. 
The Commonwealth Foundation is inviting filmmakers from across the Commonwealth to submit an idea for a short film about relationships. Individual filmmakers or collectives should submit a proposal which explores the theme of love in its broadest sense, whether inter-racial, inter-generational or within and between the sexes. The theme should be relevant to the filmmaker and their community. They are looking for original, bold and authentic films in any genre which entertain as well as stimulate and encourage debate both locally and globally. The deadline for 2011 submissions has been extended to 1st July. Visit the RCS competitions page to find out more. 
The Commonwealth Foundation announces winners of the 2011 Commonwealth Connections International Arts Residencies. Aminatta Forna wins Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 Best Book for The Memory of Love. Craig Cliff wins Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 Best First Book for A Man Melting. Joint initiative begins with grant awards to Pakistan, Rwanda, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe Anuradha Kumar’s most recent novel is ‘The Dollmakers’ Island’. She has written novels and short stories for children as well as for older readers. Her first novel, Letter for Paul, appeared in 2006, and she is at present working on a young adult novel. The love of her life is her two and a half year old daughter, Devyani. On 4 March the regional winners in the 25 year of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize were announced. Internationally recognised for promoting ground-breaking works of fiction from across the globe, the prize once again heralds an eclectic mix of writers from the four regions of the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Short Story Competition 2011 is now open for entries. |
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