Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society Of Canada Live Performance

2011 ≠ 1848 Fall Programming

Curator’s Conversation – Oct 2

Conversation with Samir Gandesha and Kate Bird – Oct 6

Listening Party with The BLAC Arts Centre and MadebyWe – Oct 9

Fela Kuti: Music is the Weapon – Oct 13

ReMIX History Panel – Oct 23

Stan Douglas Artist Talk – Oct 26

Join The Polygon for tasty Caribbean snacks, dancing, and a live performance by Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society of Canada at the closing celebration of Stan Douglas' 2011 ≠ 1848 exhibition.

Admission is by donation, and includes entry to Stan Douglas: 2011 ≠ 1848. Please RSVP below.

About the Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society of Canada
Kara-Kata Afrobeat Society of Canada is a not-for-profit organization. As a multicultural/ multiethnic group inclusive of all people, the Kara-Kata Afrobeat Band comprises talented members that span a full multicultural spectrum and each brings their own musical talent and comes from different musical background. The diverse talents and backgrounds knit neatly into a tapestry of musical universe that reflects the very character and tenor of the Afrobeat music genre, created by their inspiration, Fela Kuti. Kara-Kata creates community events to bring all people together to share and educate about African culture.

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