Amsterdam photos

See photos of me in performance at the 40th Anniversary Party of HIVOS, in Amsterdam on June 19th this year.

It was an amazing event, held in a converted factory, with guests from around the world. To spot me among the thumbnails, look for the red top and flowing grey trousers (Drum Rider and Ambi-Paisley), and the white boubou ( Dreaming In Gujurati and Ode To Durga).

Also look out for fabulous images of my friends Chiwoniso and Chirikure, brilliant Zimbabwean musician and poet, respectively, vamping it up against the afternoon Amsterdam sky. We've shared the stage four times in the past 18 months - World Social Forum in Nairobi, Poetry Africa in Durban, HIFA in Harare, HIVOS in Amsterdam. Seeing them was reconnecting with family. Especially rich because of the ongoing horror in Zimbabwe, where they both live and raise families, in the face of surreal challenges. I'm so grateful they remain safe, brave, burning bright.