Rhythm as Resistance: The Music That Sang Angola to Independence
11 Nov 2026
Celebrating Independence Day with the sounds of the 1960s and 70s
Telling the stories of everyday Africans, at home and across the diaspora. Heritage honoured, culture celebrated.
The Circle
Our book club. Read, vote, talk it through.
One African or diaspora book a month. Take on a reading challenge, pick next month’s book with the clan, and leave your take on every review.
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Join us Nov 15.
Five books, five genres, one season.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. Add your comment.
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The Bitaclan Café is coming to Toronto
A space for our book club, events, music and stories from across Africa and the diaspora. Every contribution brings us closer to opening our doors.
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NEXT CIRCLE GATHERING
Meet the clan and kick off our first read, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Free for Circle members.
From our Etsy shop
Take the culture home
Peoples Club Hoodie
$80.00
Afro funk Large Eco Tote
$70.00
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