Manchester Central Library brings Black History Month to a close with a live performance connecting traditional African-Caribbean drumming with Afrobeat, Latin rhythms and electronic music.
Rhythms of the Diaspora brings together DJ Atiké and percussionist, dancer and multidisciplinary artist Djè ẞỳngï Xh’ūlu for an afternoon celebrating the musical traditions of the African and Caribbean Diasporas.
Atiké is a DJ and co-founder of Me Gusta Collective and Green Island Festival. Born in Vienna and raised in Ireland, with family roots in Ecuador and Togo, his sets bring together Afrobeat, Latin music, jazz and underground electronic sounds.
Djè ẞỳngï Xh’ūlu is a Carriacou Diasporan percussionist and dancer with roots in the Grenadian Islands.
His work draws on Gwa Tambu, or Big Drum, alongside traditional African-Caribbean percussion, singing and dance.
Together, the two artists will connect traditional rhythms with contemporary music, demonstrating how sounds carried across generations continue to shape the music people hear today.
The performance explores rhythm as a connection between people, cultures and generations while celebrating Black musical heritage and community.
Part live show and part day rave, it promises to be an energetic finale to Black History Month at Manchester Central Library.
The event runs from 2pm to 4pm.
Admission is free.
Suitable for all ages.
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