Les Amazones d’Afrique Collaboration with Belfast Women’s Groups
Introduction
Les Amazones d’Afrique invite women and non-binary participants from Belfast to join
them to explore the themes of their music in a day of discussion, music and taking part in
their new music video.
Formed in Bamako, Mali, in 2014, the captivating Les Amazones d’Afrique is an all-female
West African collective that blends mesmerising melodies with moving social activism. By
combining traditional pan-African styles with gritty, contemporary pop, the group’s
powerful performances call for gender equality and the eradication of ancestral violence.
Les Amazones d’Afrique count President Obama as a fan, who chose one of their songs in
his favourite tracks of 2017. Rolling Stone called their most recent album Musow Danse
“one of the great pan-African consciousness LPs in modern history.” They have performed
on Later… with Jools Holland and the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in the music video for their new
song ‘Wa Jo’.
Time Commitment:
Participants need to be available from 10am – 4pm on Monday 28th October for filming.
Please note that this is not a paid opportunity. You will receive a free ticket to see Les
Amazones D’Afrique perform that evening at 8pm in Mandela Hall, as part of BIAF.
There will be a pre-shoot information session around 1 week prior to the filming date. The
date and time for this will be organised around participant availability.
Location:
Filming will take place in Belfast at 39 Corporation Street, BT1 3BA
Further information on accessing the building will be provided. Parking is available onsite.
Only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access but some filming may
take place on upper floors. Please get in touch to discuss any access requirements.
Other Information:
You do not need any previous music or dance experience to take part. We are looking to
involve as diverse a group as possible, so invite you to just be yourself and have fun!
This opportunity is open to anyone who identifies as female or non-binary