6:00pm - 9:00pm
BPM X WAG-Qaumajuq is returning on May 10 to celebrate Black music makers in Manitoba! Meet us in the Gallery for live music from Lagos-born, Winnipeg-based alternative Afrobeats artist Santaklara, R&B singer/songwriter Jana Jacobs, and DJ Code-E! Plus we’ll have some delicious food courtesy of Elite Meals for the mixer!
The evening will be intimate and interactive, allowing the artists to express themselves through stripped-down, visceral performances that will address identity and community, and celebrate the African Diaspora.
The May event marks the first edition with new BPM Coordinator, Tomiwa Omolayo aka AFRODIEM artist and producer Tommyphyll. Omolayo takes the helm for the event series from artist and business owner @andrewoandalphabet, who was the founding coordinator from 2021 until the Black History Month celebration in February. Sannie continues to be involved in an advisory capacity.
Join us for great music and people plus some delicious food!
ABOUT BPM
Launched in February 2021 and facilitated by artist and business owner Andrew Sannie, BPM | Black Professionals in Music is a program via Manitoba Music that supports Black music professionals in Manitoba. BPM offers regular sessions for participants to meet and network, join discussion groups, and learn from one another. Participants can bring ideas, share their professional needs and barriers, and influence the future direction of the program. To get involved, please email bpm@manitobamusic.com. The original artwork for BPM was created by Gabriel Akinrinmade, Box of Wolves.
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To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit.