An Evening with Rita Ray and the Sounds of Bamako

Join DJ, presenter and African music expert Rita Ray for an event celebrating the eclectic music of the clubs and parties that the celebrated Malian photographer frequented and chase away the January blues.

Archived Event

Dates	Wed 11 Jan 2017
Times	19.00-20.00
Space	Terrace Rooms South Wing
Price	Free

For this special evening, Rita Ray who created the evocative soundscape for the exhibition, will play a selection of tracks that have a particular resonance for her, and discuss the stories behind the images in the exhibition.

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