EVENTS
ASG International Conference 2024
African Agency in a Changing World: Embracing Opportunities and Navigating Challenges
The 3-day conference will bring together scholars (students, faculty, and researchers), advocates, practitioners, policymakers, and community members within and outside Australia for a conversation around African Agency in a world that is currently undergoing geopolitical shifts
Honorary Fellow (University of Melbourne) Lamine Sonko will present a paper examining guewel practices as a means of embodying and transmitting metaphysical knowledge systems. The event will also feature an exclusive screening of 13.12's short documentary film DEUP.
The conference is hinged on Africa's historical portrayal as a passive participant in global progress and the ongoing narratives of the continent’s dependency. It, therefore, seeks to highlight the various ways in which Africans assert their agency in historical and contemporary terms within and outside the continent.
Lamine Sonko + Pirritu
Composer, director and multi-instrumentalist Lamine Sonko joins Ngiyampaa singer-songwriter Pirritu for an intimate double-bill performance that traverses embodied knowledge, tradition and contemporary culture.
Lamine Sonko creates multi-artform experiences inspired by his background as a guewel(cultural role) of the Sing Sing clan and Korings of Kaabu, and a member of Senegal’s Serer, Wolof and Mandinko communities.
"It is not only hearing the words and understanding the stories that is crucial, but the vibrations and soul felt in the music are also uplifting"– Sydney Morning Herald
Pirritu (meaning ‘Brett’ in Ngiyampaa language) was adopted by a non-Aboriginal couple as a newborn baby and raised to be proud of his Aboriginality, to follow his cultural journey and to connect back to family, culture and language – a journey he began when he was 14 years old. Two things drive his continual thirst to connect to his people, country, language and culture – his daughter and his passion for music.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch two innovative musicians and storytellers on stage for one night only.
DEUP + Live Performance
Join us on Friday, 15 July for Lamine Sonko's short film Deup, followed by a live musical performance. We are thrilled to be back at New Hall for the film screening and live performance.
DEUP PREMIERE + Live Performance
Join us in the cinema for the world premiere of Lamine Sonko's short film followed by a live musical performance.
The world premiere of short documentary film Deup is part of a multi-artform program of works from 13.12. This screening at ACMI will be followed by a live performance from director/composer Lamine Sonko accompanied by a string trio.
Composition Seminar
The Composition Seminar is a series of weekly seminars consisting of special topics on current issues in composition and contemporary music led by members of the academic staff or visiting composers and performers.
research seminar
In this research seminar, Lamine Sonko reflects on his longterm engagement with embodied knowledge of ancient rhythmic traditions in West Africa, as well as current research exploring the adaptation of traditional music, dance, and theatre in contemporary Australia. The seminar will include a discussion and live music demonstration.