Directory of Artists

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Dance Choreographers/Drama | Links & info

Djoee Tomakloe

Professional Dancer Choreographer in Modern/Contemporary, African Caribbean and Hip Hop. Trained at the Northern School Contemporary Dance D.I.P./B.P.A. Djoee has performed National & International. His work involves tutoring and performance touring dance technique and choreography for the past 20 years, with-in educational institutions and within the communities of the UK.

For further info please contact djoee.tomakloe@talk21.com

Louise Katerega

Louise Katerega is a contemporary choreographer, dancer, teacher and consultant based in Leicester. She began creating dances in her teens and fifteen won a national choreography competition, The Jessie Matthews Awards. She then successfully auditioned for the Britain’s first National Youth Dance Company, which toured UK1985-6, performing in new works by Graham Lustig (Royal Ballet).

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Joanne Fagon

Trained at Melton College FE and University College St Martins Lancaster. Toured Europe with “Stomp”. Joanne has also written for Channel 4 the Richard Blackwood Show and devised scripts with comedy actor for BBC Talent. Joanne is currently teaching drama at Leicester Vocal Tech and works in Community Education at the Y Theatre.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Alphonso Christie

Classically trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama. I have written 3 short films, I have also devised/directed plays and Choreographed dances which have been seen by the public i.e. ‘Sins of the Past’ this was a play were a man had been sentenced to death row and how he spent his final years

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Poetry/Creative Writers | Links & info | back to top

Wolde Selassie

Poet, Educator, Percussion Tutor Walde has 25 years of community arts experience working with schools colleges and universities prisons and other institution promoting Afrikan Cultural Heritage. Wolde has an international profile promoting his work in Jamaica, South Afrika, Ethiopia and many European countries to his name. Wolde has an astounding knowledge of African Caribbean and European History.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Jean Binta Breeze

Jean is a writer and performer of international standing, an artist with a strong sense of place. Her work reveals a generous and uncompromising vision of exploring a wide range of personal, social and political issues a striking stage presence.

For further info phone 020 84360866 or email paul@57productions.com

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Victor Richards

VJAY Theatre productions is a small but growing network situated in Leicester, specialising in producing and promoting self-initiated plays for theatre. Our services consist of providing drama workshops, educational video and theatrical performances for schools, colleges, libraries theatres and day centres.

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Carol Leeming

As a poet she began writing as a by –product of her travel as an acclaimed international singing/music artist some of her early poetry took place in the 80’s at national political Black Women events Carol has hosted an array of events from East Midland poetry Circuit “Black Science Culture Festival” Love in the 21st century poems Snakeman & Storm produced by Noel Greg. Carol is planning to publish/record and perform a collection of her poetry in 2007/8 working title” The loneliness of the Long Distance Diva” carol is also an active Playwright mentored by jean Binta Breeze.

Email: iriediva@hotmail.com or mainstream@artstrainingcentral.co.uk

Music | Links & info | back to top

Carol Leeming

Carol is a hugely versatile artist, with a powerful and distinct Vocal style. Carol has enjoyed chart success both in the UK and US and has made a huge name for herself on the club scene from Jazz/Funk, RnB and house she has worked with producers Staxx, Boyz in Shock, John Digwee and So dam Tuff. Whilst performing her own material collaborate on a a track that became “Give me back all my Love” (remix Marshall Jefferson) released on jack Trax in US “pressure & pain” re-released by East West records With the duo Staxx carol attained further success with “Joy” (No: 1 US Bill Board Dance Chart/UK Top 25/Europe Top 10) touring extensively in the US and Europe in the 90’s more recently working as band leader Sankofa an 18 piece afro-jazz band

Mellow Harmony Avstrieh

Professional jazz artist/vocalist song writer/guitarist also a professional Jazz Vocalist, She has collaborated with Courtney pine (Jazz Saxophonist producer) performs widely throughout Leicester, Leicestershire.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Paulo Carnoth

Part of Afro-Xe a Leicester base group promoting multi-cultural harmony through arts & music offers workshops and drumming and contemporary African Jewellery making for schools and the community. With my band ji Hoji j`Ngola also perform traditional Angolan music at venues ranging from world music gigs to conferences and encourage a great deal of audience participation.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Kaine Management

Kaine Management is a voluntary Gospel Arts Group with the following aims: -Develop and promote Gospel arts Raise awareness cultural heritage Work towards raising achievements and aspirations of disadvantaged individuals.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Adam Muhammad

X-factor is a Leicester based production company/band performing Dance Music from a ’neo-black perspective’. Their ‘four to the floor’ powerful beats, lively orchestration and soulful vocal are a sure recipe for foot stomping, soul stirring movement and positively uplifting experience’.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

‘Nigerian All stars’

‘Renowned Afro Rock Band, Vibrant exciting sounds to wet the appetite.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Soul–A–Mite

A dynamic hugely popular classic soul/funk band from Leicester who have and do perform on the music circuit in Leicester and nationwide

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Exotics

Formed in 1977 by Mrs Joan Clarke. The exotics combine folksongs dance and drama performing at various locations Community and professional venues within Leicester.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Lorna Hamilton Brown

As a freelance designer/Artist I have worked on a range of projects including, illustration, digital illustrations design solutions for corporate identity, design and implementation, web design, sound design and running design workshops.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Darren Duncan

Wonderful devious consists of 2 existing artists who both write perform rap and sing their own material, Darren also has theatre and acting experience and has also performed numerous times on TV

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Charlotte Drew

Since leaving University, I have actively been gaining Freelance Videotaping and Editing experience on a variety of projects including events as part of Black History Season. With an instinctive passion for this work, I strive to enhance my skills on every project I accept. I am currently producing a Video Report on young peoples’ lifestyle choices for the Leicester Haymarket Theatre.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Denzil Brooks

Is a highly qualified Leather craft tutor. He has been teaching leather craft skills in formal and non formal environments since 1988. He also attended different colleges to learn the different aspects of using leather for garment manufacturing, for example taught leather craft skills to many diverse groups, such as the elderly, young people, people with learning difficulties, the blind and the partially sighted. Over the years has devised many different ways of using leather for shoes bags and hats.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Paulo Carnoth

African Jewellery making for schools and the community.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Carol Leeming

I am a committed, very creative-successful hard working active individual. Able to work on my own as well as part of a team. My flexibility and versatility enable me to utilise my considerable experience, knowledge and skills effectively. In order to venture fourth into new areas, my personality is outgoing. I am keen to learn, which helps me to overcome challenges that may arise. As an able communicator to a wide range of people/organisations of various backgrounds – I am able to forge partnerships that provide good working relationships that create a`win/win`situation for all concerned. Pt manager Mainstream developing membership database artist and organisations developing,traing advocacy advice support cultural diverse arts sector. Director Dare to Diva productions event project management. Carol has some 20 years arts cultural 15 year management and 5 yeas arts-audience development senior level

Youth Groups | Links & info | back to top

Urban Movements

Joanne Alexander is the Lead Choreographer of URBAN MOVEMENTS and has been involved in dance for 10 years. URBAN MOVEMENTS dancers have been performing for 4 years, and the childrens ages are 7-12 years. URBAN MOVEMENTS are a versatile group and have performed original routines for the Leicester Carnival Queen Show, Phoenix Theatre and African Caribbean Centre and other events.

For further info please contact info@lacaf.org.uk

Vibe Lick©

V.L.C. Are a group of multi-talented and gifted potential artists from Leicester whose original music is a mix of RNB Hip Hop/Rap. Their work is written and produced by themselves who operate under their own artistic names, but perform as part and are the Vibe Lick Crew. Lady Flame, Misfire, Alexis & ABM. The group also consist of dancers who choreograph and perform their own repertoire. The age range from 16 to adult.

For further info please contact: djoee.tomakloe@talk21.com