Sunday March 2nd at the Black Arts Centre for the special double-screening of short films “Faaji Agba ” directed by Remi Vaughan-Richards and “That B.E.A.T.” (2013) directed by Abteen Bagheri + open discussion with exhibition co-curator Vanessa Fajemisin. Presented as complimentary programming for the current BAC exhibition “Within the Mould; Against the Grain”.

Faaji Agba (2015) dir. Remi Vaughan-Richards

“An intimate portrait of the history, culture and music scene of Lagos, Nigeria from 1940 to present day, through the lives of a group of 68-85 year-old master musicians brought back from obscurity by Kunle Tejuoso, owner of Jazzhole Records. This documentary follows their lives and for some, their death. Filmmaker Remi Vaughan-Richards, a ‘student’ of the era, has been documenting Kunle and the Faaji Agba musicians since 2009 to keep their musical legacy alive and relevant. “

That B.E.A.T. (2013) dir. Abteen Bagheri

“Showcasing bounce music of New Orleans, this documentary short explores this genre and how specifically gay rappers and women have come to make it their own.”

4-6PM Sunday March 2nd

(first film will start at 4:15pm)

The Black Arts Centre

10305 City Pkwy Unit #105

Surrey, BC V3T 4Y8