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COSMOPOLITANVOICES

Cosmopolitan Voices is an innovative digital arts exhibition that offers a unique and immersive experience through the use of ambisonic sound and 3D images. The exhibition is focused on exploring the themes of racism and the experiences of four different cultures - Indian, Chinese, Caribbean, and African - within society. The exhibition aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the diverse cultures that make up our society. To create an authentic and engaging experience, we have commissioned a talented group of artists to produce content that showcases each culture's unique perspective. The artists have used a combined arts approach, including visual art, music, and spoken word, to create a multi-dimensional experience that will transport visitors into the heart of each culture. Cosmopolitan Voices has been generously funded by Arts Council England and Leicester City Council, allowing us to bring this innovative exhibition to life. Through this exhibition, we hope to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the diversity that exists within our community, and to challenge and combat racism in all its forms.

Indian

COSMOPOLITAN VOICES - INDIAN

This piece explores culture and racism of Indian people in the UK.

Akshay Shama (Mr Shay) - Performer, Spoken word, Writer and Musical Director 

Andrew Price - Keys

Hari Trivedi - Tabla 

Kaviraj Singh - Singer and Musician

Jamal Sterret Phoenix - Dancer

Keith Allott - Filmmaker

Amanda Leandro - Producer and Director

African

COSMOPOLITAN VOICES - AFRICAN

This piece explores culture and racism of African people in the UK.

Momodou Sallah - Poet, Performer and Co-Director

Ayolah Hanley - Singer

Jelly Kebba Susso - Musician and Holly dancer

Keith Allott - Filmmaker,

Amanda Leandro - Producer and Director

 

The Tribal Dance is based on the title poem from Momodou Sallah's book "The Dictator and the Heretic".

Chinese

COSMOPOLITAN VOICES - CHINESE

This piece explores culture and racism of Chinese people in the UK.

Ling Peng - Musician and Performer

Jane Chan - Dancer

Michael Lau - Performer

Andy Barratt - Writer 

Keith Allott - Filmmaker,

Amanda Leandro - Producer and Director

Caribbean

COSMOPOLITAN VOICES - CARIBBEAN

This piece explores culture and racism of Caribbean people in the UK.

Lisa Millett - Composer, Programmer, Editor, Vocalist, Producer 

Dave Anderson - drums

Adrian Blissett - bass

Stan Samuel - guitar

Mike Sole - piano

Audley ”Makka” Millett - spoken word on “Are We Awake? Part 1 - Proverbs”

Alerick “Barber Joe” Davis - spoken word on “Are We Awake? Part 3 - Travellers’ Refuge” & “Are We Awake? Part 5 - How It Was”

Martin Whiteman - Mixing & Mastering

Keith Allott - Filmmaker

Amanda Leandro - Producer and Director

 

Are We Awake? Is dedicated to Nora “Betty” Millett, the late Joe Davis and the Caribbean community of Leicester. 

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