Hull’s Old Town is hosting a two-day arts festival this weekend, which will celebrate the richness of diverse human experiences and challenge discriminative racial narratives.
Sound of Our Skin takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October at various locations on Hull’s High Street.
Saturday 5 October
Echoes of Our Heritage
Wilberforce House, 10am until 4pm
An exhibition exploring the connection between Black music and cultural identities across the globe today. Featuring the debut documentary directed by Nigel Taylor ‘Rhythms of Rebellion’, and the impact of Black music upon local artists, the exhibition looks at the historical journey of the 5 beat pattern.
‘It’s MY Party!’
Wilberforce Institute of Slavery and Emancipation Building, 10am until 2pm
In collaboration with The Herd Theatre Company, Sidmouth Primary School and African Dance Fitness – The Sound of Our Skin presents ‘It’s My Party!’ – a chance to join a party designed entirely by children of the Global Majority and inspired by diverse cultures.
Eclectic Music Open Rehearsal & Ceramic Art Exhibition Display by Zivarna Murphy
Maister House, 10am until 4.30pm
Head over to Maister House from 10am to see how Eclectic Music deliver music services to the city. At 11.30am there is an open rehearsal taking place for any adult learner musicians that would like to attend and watch, taking place in the Hall with our Eclectic Ensemble.
Whose Fight? – YxngMind
Streetlife Museum, 1pm until 2pm
Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s 2016 Grammy performance – Yxngmind presents ‘Who’s Fight?’ This performance will be a depiction of Yxngminds personal struggles with fighting against racism. It will explore the journey between turning a blind eye to racism to becoming an ‘active ally’.
DJ Alen Allaw
Streetlife Museum, 2pm until 4pm
Alen’s sets seamlessly transition from Afrobeat’s vibrant rhythms to Amapiano’s deep, soulful beats, infused with elements of house, dancehall, hip-hop, and global sounds.
Sunday 6 October
Echoes of Our Heritage
Wilberforce House, 10am until 4pm
An exhibition exploring the connection between Black music and cultural identities across the globe today. Featuring the debut documentary directed by Nigel Taylor ‘Rhythms of Rebellion’, and the impact of Black music upon local artists, the exhibition looks at the historical journey of the 5 beat pattern.
House of Tuyi – Meet the Designer
Wilberforce House, 2pm until 4pm
Within the ‘Echoes of Our Heritage’ exhibition are examples of how African Fashion and Music of the diaspora go hand in hand. Exploring the connection between Black music and cultural identities across the globe today.
DJ Nas B
Streetlife Museum, 2pm until 4pm
DJ NasB, bringing the ultimate ‘Vibes on the Wheel,’ hails from the Atyap tribe, a region known for the iconic Nok art. His deep cultural roots inspire his signature sound, effortlessly blending Afrobeats, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, RnB, Afro House, and Amapiano into a dynamic and explosive experience.
Stolen From God Live
Streetlife Museum, 5pm until 7.30pm
As part of the sound of Our Skin Festival, Hull Maritime presents ‘Stolen From God’, a slave trade song cycle from Reg Meuross with Suntou Susso and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne.
