SA, Mozambique artists collaborate

Titled Colagem Co! the event is an artistic exchange, live event, workshop and memorandum of understanding formed by Andrew Aitchison (SA) and Tavares Cebola (Mozambique). It was designed to showcase, start a conversation and encourage cross-border collaboration around interdisciplinary practices that emphasise the use of sampling and collage as a cultural production tool.

Now in its first edition, the exchange will feature Felix Laband (SA), Kerry Chaloner (SA), Nandele Maguni (Mozambique), Ricardo Pinto Jorge (Mozambique), Aitchison and Cebola. As part of the programme, Laband will make his Mozambican debut while Maputo-based beatmaker Maguni will perform in Johannesburg for his first introduction to a South African audience.

With the idea of establishing ties among these artists, the project comprises a number of activities, such as two live music shows and a workshop that combines music and visual arts.

“One of the primary goals of Colagem Co! is the establishment of a bridge for continuous collaboration between Mozambican and South African artists,” a Colagem Co! press statement reads. “The emphasis of this collaborative residency is on the artistic disciplines of music/sound production and the visual arts. The short residency will take place in Maputo and will enable six artists to collaborate on new work across different mediums.”

The project is funded by Pro Helvetia Johannesburg with the support of Black Major. The dates and venues for the workshops are as follows:

• 28 June – Ableton Workshop, 16 Neto, Maputo (Felix Laband, Nandele Maguni & Tiago)

• 29 June – Colagem Convo, Volare, Maputo

• 30 June – Live Event, Gil Vicente, Maputo

• 1 July – Live Event, Kitcheners, Johannesburg

• 2 July – Kalashnikovv, The Wreck Room: Exhibition, Johannesburg

For more details about these workshops, visit the official website here.