Our Center organized a day of sports and development for the children of Grand-Popo a Sunday in March 2012 at Victor’s place on the beach.
The news paper Quotidien Nokoué writes about our work for the children of Grand-Popo
The news paper Quotidien Nokoué in Benin covers the MIABA festival 2012.
The weekend of 19-20 of May the festival MIABA (Marché international d’arts du Bénin et d’Afrique) was seen in Grand-Popo withe local artists, music, performances and exhibitions.
Georges Agbazahou is featured in three different news papers in Benin about culture exchange between Benin and Finland
Georges Agbazahou could be seen in the news papers “La Nouvelle Tribune”, “Quotidien Nokoué” and “Le presse de jour” the 27:th of April 2012 where he talks about his ideas about culture exchange between Finland and Benin.
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Article in “Ny tid” 31.8 2012
Georges and Camilla was featured in an article in the news paper “Ny tid”. See the article here.
Live program at Ålands Radio 16.8 2012
Camilla was invited to hold a 90-minute radio program (Sommarprat) live where she talked about Africa and her life as a musician.
In the feature magazine of “Jakobs dagar”
Österbottens tidning 20.7 2012
Pietersaaren sanomat 20.7 2012
Live on air at Ålands radio and TV
Camilla shows live on air how one of her classical compositions comes alive with African beat!
Quotidien Nokoué covers our concerts against racism in Benin
A journalist from the major daily newspaper in Benin, Le Quotidien Nokoué, covered two of our concerts in Grand-Popo: the opening concert of our center, Centre Académique des Arts Africains et d’Écoutes de Grand-Popo, as well as our concert on Villa Karo’s main stage. Under the heading “A mix of African and European culture: a music show to denounce racism” the newspaper tells its readers how well the show was received by the large and enthusiastic audience. The journalist also marvels at the versatility of Camilla Heidenberg, as she handled not only the piano, but also the bass guitar, the saxophone and the djembe, during the concert: “From the saxophone to the guitar via the piano, and let’s not forget the djembe, Camilla impressed the audience by sharing her joy through her art.”
Read the full article here.
Hufvudstadsbladet in Finland mentions our African Center in an article
The biggest Swedish speaking news paper in Finland wrote an article about travelling to Africa and meeting African culture. Our center “Centre Académique des Arts Africains et d ́Écoutes de Grand-Popo” is mentioned in the article of cultural travel organizations. ( 30.10.2011)
9 old news paper clippings about Camilla Heidenberg (2004- 2009)
Afrojazz with Camilla 2004
There are a lot of news paper articles and reviews written about Camilla Heidenberg’s different projects over the years. Here are 9 examples (in Swedish).
Old press clip from the fashion magazine “Amina” 2005
Mr Agbazahou has also been featured in “Amina” the biggest fashion magazine in Paris for Africa for his work in batik and fashion art. The magazine is sold also in other countries in Europe and around the world.
Old press clip about Benin day of Culture in South Africa 2009
Article in Quotidien Nokoué, Benin 2011
The biggest newspaper in Benin, Le Quotidien Nokoué, wrote an article about Georges Agbazahou and the project of Benin day of Culture in Finland 2012. The article can be read here.
A large group of musicians, friends and partners bound together though Villa Karo and Georges Agbazahou met in Helsinki a couple of days after the article was published to talk about the upcoming project and the project of building a studio in Grand-Popo. See past events for details.
And just another couple of days after the meeting another story was published in Benin about World music system. It can be read here.
In the National theater, Helsinki 2011
Villa Karos blogpage published a report of what is happening 6296 kilometers up North where Georges Agbazahou is seen performing with Alpha Omega at Juhlaviikkoklubi at the National Theater in Helsinki.
On the front page of Nya Åland 2011
“From Benin in Africa to the Cultural night” the News paper heading says in Nya Åland 10.08 2011 where Mr Agbazahou is seen on the front page.
The article “The world in Mariehamn for one night” describes the happenings on the Cultural night in Mariehamn where Mr Agbazahou is called master of marionettes. Under the heading Marionettes are for everyone Georges is quoted: “the animals teach us to dance and are therapeutical, you forget fear and stress when you are fascinated by the dolls. What cannot be said in words the dolls can express.”
Kouvulan Sanomat September 2011
The Finnish newspaper Kouvolan Sanomat recently published a story about Aleksi Saraskari’s experiences in working with Mr Agbazahou and other local musicians in Benin. Read an English summary of the story in Villa Karo’s blog page under the heading “A Recipe for Understanding”.
Västra Nyland August 2011
Västra Nyland had a nice article about us before our concert in Ekenäs. Journalist Marit Lundström nicely summarizes the philosophy behind World Music System under the heading: “Universal life philosophy unites in lyrics and music; A stylish mix of afro, jazz, pop and classical music“.
Nya Åland August 2011
Nya Åland published a colorful picture of Mr. Agbazahou dancing on stilts together with the local swing dance association and a walking band.
Ålandstidningen August 2011
Ålandstidningen covered our performances with pictures of both our marionette show and the carnival procession through Mariehamn. See more pictures from those performances here.