THIS SEPTEMBER INSIDE ALIANCE FRANCAISE

Soud Seif started his career as painter in 1998. His artwork deals widely with daily life hepaints light and tone work. He participated in art exhibition in USA, Mauritius and Tanzania(Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam).Hamza Ausiy was born in Zanzibar in 1966. In 2003 he was recommended in the East AfricaResidency in Nairobi, where he had enough time to create his style and technique.His paintings are monochrome, half breeding of impression and abstract using palette knifeon canvas. Most of his works were influenced by the environment, history and culture ofZanzibar. He exhibited in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, South Africa and America.Now he works as full time artist in ZAYAA GALLERY studio in Zanzibar.Open Friday 25 Sept- Saturday 10 Oct/ Mon. to Sat / 10am- 6pm / Exhibition Hall / FREE!

JAZZ CONCERT / NORWAY- TANZANIA : In partnership with NOTA project, an intercultural performance involving 2 Norway’s top jazz musicians and 2 Tanzania’s top musicians. Tor Yttredal - saxophone and flute Stein Inge Brækhus – percussion John Mponda – traditional drums Anania Ngoriga – thumb piano and drums In partnership with Nota Project and Tasuba, with the support of the Norwegian Embassy. FRIDAY 11 September / Upstairs @ Alliance / 7pm / FREE !

Traditional dance & music by Msafiri Zawose FRED HALLA’S ART TALK SESSION : Tuongee Sanaa (Art Talk) Every month at Alliance.Tuongee Sanaa is a platform for artists to talk and discuss about their works, market and creative process.A programme coordinated by Rafiki Art Trust and Mawazo Contemporary Art Centre. Soud Seif and Hamza M. Ausiy, 2 painters from Zanzibar will be presenting for this 4th session. Sharing with us the ups and down of being a visual artist in Tanzania, they have a local and International experience.SATURDAY 26 September / 3pm to 5pm / Exhibition Hall / FREE!

BOOM SHACK : Monthly Reggae/ dance hall/ Hip Hop/ R&B night, with : - Feat. Jay Moe, Ashimba- Live performances.- Presentation of the song recorded by The Latitudz, (rap-rock band from France &Malawi) Mwasiti, Fid Q and Enika.- Video and cash bar. FRIDAY 11 September / Upstairs @ Alliance / 7pm / FREE ! >> BARAZANI monthly multicultural night WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER / Upstairs @ Alliance / 7pm-10pm / FREE! - Traditional dance & music by Msafiri Zawose- Tanga Tanga Acrobats - Fashion show with Farha - Contemporary Dance performance: Visa2Dance new Tanzanian production- Slam, poetry, spoken words… + JAM SESSION / MUSIC VIDEO / AFRICAN MIX by DJ AFCash bar: drinks & snacks. Soud Seif started his career as painter in 1998. His artwork deals widely with daily life he paints light and tone work. He participated in art exhibition in USA, Mauritius and Tanzania (Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam). Hamza Ausiy was born in Zanzibar in 1966. In 2003 he was recommended in the East Africa Residency in Nairobi, where he had enough time to create his style and technique. His paintings are monochrome, half breeding of impression and abstract using palette knife on canvas. Most of his works were influenced by the environment, history and culture of Zanzibar. He exhibited in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, South Africa and America. Now he works as full time artist in ZAYAA GALLERY studio in Zanzibar.