the festival event date has been announced. Featuring a full weekend schedule presenting a feast of live music, creative art and urban voices in an exciting line up to celebrate all styles vocal between 12th - 14th November 2010 in Galway Ireland.
To get involved .... we are now calling for audio/visual presentations, mcs, djs , drummers and vocalists to step forward for the SOV show .......
AFRICA DAY MUSIC LIVE
TUESDAY 25 MAY FROM 9PM
QUAYS MUSIC HALL QUAY STREET GALWAY
A tremendous show of African Music took place tonight at the Quays Music hall Galway, where a lively enthusiastic crowd were entertained by a line up that featured Calypso, Reggae, Hip Hop, Afro Latin, Percussion and Dance groups to celebrate Africa day Galway 2010.
The unique venue features a Pipe Organ background and church altars to showcase the music, artistically mixing together the vibrant sounds of the African continent on a visually Gothic stage design
First up to open the event were the cultural dance female group, The Violets.
The young Nigerian girls energetically displayed their cultural dance routines backed by a musical rhythmic beat. Their performance was greeted by hearty applause and foretold that the evening’s entertainment was of a high standard.
Next up followed, young hip hop storytellers, beat makers and genuine talented stars, Lucky and Crew. 3 teenagers from South Africa and Ireland, who rose to the occasion to deliver a powerful and lyrical set of original material. Vocal MC’s Lucky, C.J and Little M, played 4 songs including hits “show me what you got” and “Just Like me “ The bands unique rap style together with a catalogue of memorable catchy tunes, suggest that Lucky Crews musical career is very bright.
One of the headline acts took to the stage next when Nigerian songwriter Toluking and his band played a lively set of up tempo calypso, soul gospel and reggae to launch the release of their recently recorded album “Story Story” The full 7 member band, included very strong drumming, percussion, excellent keyboards, saxophone and backing vocals, as Toluking led the group on guitar and vocals. The audience showed their appreciation by filling the dance floor to groove and move to the hi-life sound.
Following on from a short music interval provided by Dj Zenzo, the foot stomping hip jigging continued as the Afro Latin ensemble group Bombanova entered the stage. Featuring Tom on drums, five percussionists, bass and guitar player, singers and dancers who played a collective set of world music styles.
During the break, a surprise 2-song appearance from MC Mitch and his rap crew was announced. The 4 young rappers enjoyed their moment to showcase their songs to a influential crowd.
At midnight, the clock struck to begin the proceedings for the massive sounds from Neil Sparkes and the tribal drummers. Six percussionists in tandem, including Donal, Bryan, Keany together with backing beats straight from the vaults of Neil’s musical history. A vast selection of Congas, bodhran, djembes, duns duns, created hypnotic and memorable sounds to rock the house.
This was Neils first visit to Galway , but certainly wont be his last, as the crowds enegry levels grew with each track , demanding encores to the very last.
The PA system and flash gobo lights illuminated the crowds approval as the dance floor actions highlighted the rhythmic melody created on stage by the tribal gathering drummers. This gig was yet another high point in the evenings scheduled attractions.
Last act to take to the stage at 1am was , Dread and the Cyclone Roots Foundation reggae band. Front man Dread performed majestically , looking like a young Bob Marley and singing songs from the same musical genre. The band members included Banga on drums, Dave on bass guitar, Robin on electric guitar , who together combined to link the dance hall tunes and reggae rastafari vibes.
A great evening of African Music came to a close at 2am, with the crowd wanting for more and requests for repeat shows to take place again very soon.
All in all it was a very entertaining 2 day Africa Galway event schedule featuring Live Music, workshops, educational school visits, the inaugural Africa day 5 a side soccer tournament on Friday 21 May, that seemlessley blended together to celebrate Africa day Galway 2010.
Special credit given to the all the acts, the Quays Music Hall venue and its staff, organisers and crew at Spirit of Voice.
Congratulations to The schools and football players involved in soccer tournament staff at Mervue United AFC, Red Cross, Irish Aid for its funding this event, together with support from Galway Sports Partnerships, FAI, Powersoccer school, Supermacs, Bus Eireann, Hellenic Coca Cola., Galway United FC, and Galway City Council.
AFRICA DAY GALWAY SOCCER CUP REVIEW
FRIDAY 21 MAY 2010
MERVUE UNITED AFC GALWAY
Today 6 Galway schools entered 12 soccer teams to compete for the inaugural Africa day soccer cup.. Good weather throughout the day encouraged the 300 children to support and participate in the sport and music workshop occasion. .
3rd/ 4th class Pupils from St Michaels boys Mervue, Clydagh NS Headford, St Nicholas Claddagh , Scoil Bhride Shantalla, Menlo and St Patrick’s represented African nations , Cameroon Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana , Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa ,Tanzania, Zimbabwe, in a series of 5 a side 10 minute matches played on the all weather pitches at Mervue United AFC ground
At 10.15am, The referees whistle began the group stage matches. By 1.30pm, no fewer than 21 matches had been played before the overall winning team was announced Coincidentally both teams contesting the final football match came from St Patrick’s school in Galway. The final teams represented being Kenya versus Ghana, with the red shirts of Kenya winning the trophy by a margin of 3 goals to nil. Other semi finalists included group winners, Ethiopia and Ivory Coast.
FAI Referees, Nigel Keady, John Morris Burke, John Power and Rory Walsh officiated the games and didn’t need to show any red cards to players who thoroughly enjoyed themselves during the cultural Sports celebration.
All the players received medals from Galway City Mayor Declan McDonnell and he was delighted to hand over the silver Africa day Galway Soccer cups to Team Kenya captain Cliff Richard and chosen best player of the tournament Adam Nolan both from St Patrick’s school. The best jersey design award went to Scoile Bhride Menlo girls for their artistic talent creating a Green Nigerian shirt. Every child received a gift and felt a winner as Africa day Galway began its annual celebrations in a sporting style. .
Simultaneously during the day Music and Dance workshops took place in the clubroom, presented by the Tribal Spirit Drum group with both teachers and children enjoying the rhythmic beats and fitness class on display. The entertaining schedule also included Soccer films, storytelling and bead making classes
The pupils had prepared Africa Day school projects in advance of the event, following on from the guest presentation visits to the classroom from Africa day cultural representative Adekeye Adouton together with Africa day event organisers Julie Friedrich and Gerry Mulkerrins.
Every thanks goes out to all the, players, teachers, staff, facilitators and schools together with Mervue United, Irish Aid, FAI, Galway Sports Partnership Bus Eireann, Powersoccer, Red Cross, Supermacs, Hellenic Coca Cola, Galway United FC, Costello bus and all Spirit of Voice crew volunteers for their assistance to make the day a fun and successful tournament.
The big question now is, who will win the Africa day Galway soccer cup in 2011?
MATCH SCORES
TEAM V TEAM SCORE
ST MICHAELS MERVUE Zimbabwe ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Egypt 2 - 0
ST MICHAELS MERVUE Cameroon ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Morocco 3 - 0
CLYDAGH HEADFORD Tanzania SCOIL BHRIDE SHANTALLA Ethiopia 0 - 2
SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Nigeria ST PATRICKS GALWAY Kenya 0 - 5
SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO South Africa ST PATRICKS GALWAY Ghana 1 - 2
ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Congo SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Ivory Coast 0 – 1
ST MICHAELS MERVUE Zimbabwe SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Nigeria 4 – 0
ST MICHAELS MERVUE Cameroon SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO South Africa 3 – 1
CLYDAGH HEADFORD Tanzania ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Congo 1 – 0
ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Egypt ST PATRICKS GALWAY Kenya 0 – 5
ST NICHIOLASCLADDAGH Morocco ST PATRICKS GALWAY Ghana 0 – 5
SCOIL BHRIDE SHANTALLA Ethiopia SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Ivory coast 0 – 0
ST MICHAELS MERVUE Zimbabwe ST PATRICKS GALWAY Kenya 1 – 2
ST MICHAELS MERVUE Cameroon ST PATRICKS GALWAY Ghana 1 – 4
CLYDAGH HEADFORD Tanzania SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Ivory Coast 0 – 4
ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Egypt SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Nigeria 3 – 1
ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Morocco SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO South Africa 2 – 5
SCOIL BHRIDE SHANTALLA Ethiopia ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Congo 5 – 0
SEMI FINAL 1 ST PATRICKS GALWAY Kenya SCOIL BHRIDE MENLOIvory Coast 5 – 1
SEMI FINAL 2 ST PATRICKS GALWAY Ghana SCOIL BHRIDE SHANTALLA Ethiopia 1 – 0
FINAL ST PATRICKS GALWAY Ghana ST PATRICKS GALWAY Kenya 0 – 3
SCHOOL TEAMS GROUP FINAL TABLES
GROUP A PITCH 1
SCHOOL NATION W L D FOR/ AG PTS
1 ST PATRICKS GALWAY Kenya 3 0 0 12 / 1 9
2 ST MICHAELS MERVUE Zimbabwe 2 1 0 7 / 2 6
3 ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Egypt 1 2 0 3 / 8 3
4 SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Nigeria 0 3 0 1 / 12 0
GROUP B PITCH 2
SCHOOL NATION W L D FOR/ AG PTS
1 ST PATRICKS GALWAY Ghana 3 0 0 11 / 2 9
2 ST MICHAELS MERVUE Cameroon 2 1 0 7 / 5 6
3 SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO South Africa 1 2 0 7 / 7 3
4 ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Morocco 0 3 0 2 / 13 0
GROUP C PITCH 3
SCHOOL NATION W L D FOR/ AG PTS
1 SCOIL BHRIDE SHANTALLA Ethiopia 2 0 1 7 / 0 7
2 SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO Ivory coast 2 0 1 5 / 0 7
3 CLYDAGH NS HEADFORD Tanzania 1 2 0 1 / 6 3
4 ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH Congo 0 3 0 0 / 7 0
HEADLINES
GALWAY INDEPENDENT EDITION 20 MAY 2010
ON THE RADIO
AFRICA DAY GALWAY RADIO SHOWS
Galway Bay Fm Arts Show with Vinnie Browne
i102.104FM Good News Friday show Fri 14 May
Mid West Radio Tommy Marren show Thurs 20 May LISTEN MID WEST RADIO
Flirt FM Africa Day show hosted by Gerry Mulkerrins & Julie Friedrich Wed 19 May
Connemara Radio Coast to Coast programme hosted by Paul Phelan Sat 22 May 7.30pm
STREET PROJECTIONS
the Africa Day street projection show began on Tuesday18th May
with repeated viewings from dusk til dawn in Quay Street Galway
Design by Robin Murphy Projection from Keiran Cooney
Africa Day Galway wishes to thank Irish Aid, Bus Eireann, Football Association IrelandHellenic Coca Cola, Supermacs, Mervue United AFC, Galway United FC, , Galway City Sports Partnership, Galway County Sports Partnership ,Powersoccer school of excellence, Liam Challoner Trophies, Quays Music Hall , Barnacles and Galway City Council for their support
THE CUP TOURS GALWAY SCHOOLS
The Africa Day Galway cultural ambassador school visits took place on Thursday & Friday at St Michaels Mervue; Clydagh NS Headford; St Nicholas Claddagh; Scoil Bhride Menlo. St Patricks Galway; Scoil Bhride Shantalla .Gerry welcomed the class to the Soccer tournament as the trophy began its tour of participating schools. Cultural guest speaker Adekeye Adouton presented a knowledgeable and interesting talk and visually described the continent featuring a projection display of African history and culture. Julie Friedrich spoke of the workshop music and dance classes also available during the Africa Day soccer Cup on Friday 21st at Mervue United AFC. Thanks to teachers Brendan Costello, Sharon Myers, Eileen Gleeson ,Jarlath Healy, Art Naughton, Miriam Duggan ,Josephine Moran plus all the staff and pupils for their hospitality and entering teams for the soccer tournament
ADDED SCHOOL TEAM
School Players from Scoil Bhride Shantalla, will now represent Ethiopia in the forthcoming 5 a side Africa Day Galway Soccer Cup Tournament
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NEW VIDEO
New youtube film " Africa Day Galway Soccer and Music Photoshoot" is now available , produced by Rory Walsh from Spire Productions
The inaugural Spirit of Africa Day Schools Soccer Cup tournament is ready to kick off at 10am on Friday 21 May 2010 at MERVUE UTD AFC Galway with five schools participating to win the 5 a side trophy.
National school pupils from, CLYDAGH NS HEADFORD;
ST MICHAELS MERVUE
SCOIL BHRIDE MENLO
ST NICHOLAS CLADDAGH
ST PATRICKS GALWAY
SCOIL BHRIDE SHANTALLA
have entered teams to represent 12 African nations in the competition, playing a series of matches between TANZANIA
CAMEROON
CONGO
EGYPT
ETHIOPIA
GHANA
IVORY COAST
KENYA
MOROCCO
NIGERIA
SOUTH AFRICA
ZIMBABWE
All are welcome to cheer your team to victory.
The event is kindly supported by Irish Aid , Bus Eireann , Supermacs, Coca Cola, Powersoccer school, Galway United FC, Galway Sports Partnership.
Irish Aid invites people throughout Ireland to join in an exploration and celebration of African music, dance, film, history, art, social and political life and much more for Africa Day.
“Irish Aid, Ireland's official aid programme to developing countries, is delighted to support events marking Africa Day. The focus of Ireland's aid programme is the fight against poverty and exclusion in some of the world's least developed countries, particularly in Africa.
To find out more about Irish Aid’s work on your behalf visit www.irishaid.gov.ie
featuring UK’s, Neil Sparkes
whose groups include
Bougarabou, Temple of Sound
& Transglobal underground
Galway’s African calypso Toluking band
who will launch their latest CD "Story Story",
The line up also features
Reggae group Dread, & Cyclone Roots Foundation
young rhythm hip hop poets Lucky & Crew,
the full Afro Latin sound from Bombanova,
Djs Zenzo
maintain celebrations until late.
PHOTOSHOOT IN EYRE SQUARE
On Thursday 6 May, Africa Day Galway launched its event programme with a Photoshoot display of music and sport in Galway City.
In attendance were Galway City Mayor Declan McDonnell, Carmel Gorman Bus Eireann, John Power soccer school , Jason Cotter Galway United Fc, Nigel Keady F.A.I, Jason Craughwell Liam Hanrahan Galway City Sports Partnership, African football players Gello Star, Stephen Abraham, Eric Tsagli, Kojo Arthur and Nigerian Musician Toluking Photos courtesy of Clare O'Regan.
THE HAL101JAH PROJECT VIDEO
Spirit of Voice 09 Festival interactive song project HAL101JAH featuring 101 Galway Voices & Musicians together with the Mervue Folk Choir performing a spoken word version of song "Hallelujah" written by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen originally released on the 1984 studio album ‘Various Positions’.
TELLING TALES DVD for Deaf people
Telling Tales Audiovisual Storytelling accessible for deaf people. the DVD features Irish mythical legend tales and personal eye witness accounts recorded for the very first time heard together with sign language translation. Its original , humorous and educational.
The Spirit of Voice 05 Festival was captured on film and features 55 multi cultural singers and spoken word artists recorded live on stage. Musical styles include Gospel, Choral, Traditional, Folk, Rap, Slam, Barbershop, Opera, Jazz, and Overtone with many different countries and languages represented. To preview see our youtubes pages. live video
Originally launched in 2006 the DVD is available again to fundraise for the Cystic Fibrosis Galway branch. Artists on view include: Marty Mulligan, Julie Feeney, Aine ni Dhroihneain, Michel Brandt, NUIG Choir and Sandra Schalks.
its simple to order your copy now… click page "order DVD" for paypal options.
Live CD to support Cystic Fibrosis
This compilation mix album featuring a variety of performances from the Galway Venue between 2000- 02. The album was produced in conjunction with the Irish Sun newspapers Ciara’s Crusade appeal to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis association. Artists Rob Strong, Martin Stephenson, and Paddy Cole feature amongst the tribute and original groups on show. 16 bands recorded songs covering classics from the Beatles, Tom Jones, Bob Marley and Van Morrison. Launched in 2003 this collectable music collection raised valuable funds for the charity. We hope you can support a new generation of people with CF and help reach our target.
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