Falle Nioke Film/Music/Art

An evening of Film/Music/Art

Screening of 'Falle Nioke NEW FOUNDATION' by 'Tom Dreamfilm'

Gig with Falle & Artwork by ROVANECHE
New Foundation
From West Africa to Margatefollow a musician's journey to the heart of a community.
On most nights of the week you can spot charismatic Guinean musician Falle Nioke writing or performing on the harbour arm in Margate. Engaging with the community has always been at the heart of his work, having learnt to sing in Susu, Fulani, Koniag, Bambara, Malinke, English and Frenchlanguages that unite the coasts of West Africa to Western Europe.

Margate-based director Tom Dream collaborates closely with artists from the coastal area to create live portraits of artists, including Nioke. New Foundation captures the Guinea expat at a particularly exciting moment in his life, says the director. Filmed soon after the birth of his son, the center of his creativity now has a new foundation in family and community.

Nioke's music is the thread that weaves through this visual tapestry about his new world; showcasing the warmth of his hometown in Conakry, spotlighting his south London performance with Jungle musician Congo Natty, and celebrating his family life in England.

The filming process gave Falle an opportunity to reflect on his journey so far, while looking towards a new future in the UK, says Dream. I hope the project works both as an introduction to an emerging artist, and also a positive immigration story.