Howdy Folks! Here we are again for another fun filled event. Maybe you're wondering what "Ars Gratia Artis" means? Incase you are, it means "Art For Art Sake." This has been the core focus of Kunst og Bevegelse from the beginning - making art and enjoying it for the sake of what art is, with [...]
It will be catchy nomadic blues from West Africa when Adama Barry takes the stage at Melahuset together with musicians Solo Diarra, Sankung Jobarteh and James Chilton.
On Thursday, November 9, the graffiti and art community in Oslo will join forces to show their support for the Palestinian people who are currently going through inhumane suffering.
Are you interested in learning about Indian classical music? Join this workshop by Patrick Vedlog and world-renowned pakhawaj player Rishabh Dhar. Together they will hold a workshop on two of the pillars of Indian classical music; Raga and Tala.
The African Cultural Institute, CAK, is a miniature Africa in Oslo. For the past 45 years, they have been a key player in the Norwegian cultural landscape. During this edition of Oslo World, CAK is curating a unique Afro-dance course. Here, participants work with different forms of movement and techniques while learning traditional dance forms accompanied by live drumming. [...]
Join us for an inspiring workshop with Samantha Rise (they/them/she) - a self-described visionary black non-binary artist and activist based in Lenapehoking (Philadelphia), USA. We dive into a world of diverse storytelling tools and change-making strategies, where art becomes the common thread that weaves it all together. The workshop starts at 12:30 p.m. It [...]
Oil is a sensitive topic of conversation in Norway. The industry has received much of the credit for transforming the country from a fishing nation to the owner of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund. Is it possible for the Norwegian cultural sector to challenge the country's double standards while receiving public funding? This panel attempts to dig into the nuances of Norway's relationship to oil wealth and [...]
The documentary Mama shows the stories of Afghan asylum seekers across Europe and their families in Afghanistan, through the eyes of Gro Deglid, a retired teacher. She has taken in sixty Afghan boys and become their "mom". After the film screening, there will be a panel discussion about what happens when Afghan asylum seekers are deported back to life-threatening conditions. Participants in the discussion [...]
One year has passed since the Iranian people made a brave uprising against the totalitarian Islamic regime in Iran. Although the Iranian government succeeded in suppressing the people, the uprising was far from a failure. Most importantly, it has taught people a lot of lessons. These lessons can be used to succeed in the future if [...].
Experience one of Chile's most popular bands of all time at Melahuset. Since 1971, Illapu has captivated audiences with their exploratory folk music that addresses themes of love, justice and social issues.
Grenseløst Oslo is back and this time as a collaboration between Social Workers without Borders (SG) and Melahuset! We would like to invite you to an exciting theme night about identity and belonging. These are themes that we want to illuminate through both the short film "Forbindelser", directed by Ibrahim Mursal, and the poetry collection "Betongblomst", written by [...].
Welcome to the opening of Black History Month Norway 2023 with the band Peace Out to Revolution. Through music from the African diaspora, the band invites you to a historical evening filled with groovy music and thought-provoking stories. Soul, Afrobeat(s) and RnB are on the program - a tribute to black music and culture - an evening you will [...].
