Help City Hall celebrate Black culture in London

Dear Sirs,

I am taking this opportunity to share the work of a charity I am part of as Director of Communications, the CV Association UK. Cape Verdean Association UK – CVA UK (cvassociation.org.uk) This charity aims to promote social inclusion, cultural heritage and community engagement. We are very appreciate of how the current cultural policy system encourages the development of cultural activities at the community level, demonstrated how the principles of multiculturalism, integration and cultural diversity that permeate the cultural system enable the development of production of culture at a grassroots level. One of our projects, is the Batuko Group. Considered the most ancient musical form of Cabo Verde, the expression was carried to the island of Santiago by the first slaves, and it continuesto exist today on the islands of Santiago and Maio as an undisputed African legacy and testament to the country’s pathway. The fact is that Batuko emerged as a form of expression and one of the few occasions where these slaves could be queens of their own. Thus, it is the manifestation of a female’s perception of the world and the manifestation of her spirit, in a structure that organises cultural knowledge, transmitted information, and enjoyed pleasure via music, speech, and body expression. The group has performed in the Contemporary Music Proms, an event sponsored by the Arts Council England, the London Mayor, among other partners.

I would appreciate if you could consider our humble participation in this event. 

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Best wishes,

Miriam