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‘Connecting Cultures’ The Commonwealth Foundation is honoured to announce that the 15th Commonwealth Lecture will be delivered by multiple prize winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In the magnificent setting of the Guildhall in the heart of the City of London, Chimamanda will be speaking on the 2012 Commonwealth Theme: ‘Connecting Cultures’. Born in Nigeria, Chimamanda is the author of two novels, Half of a Yellow Sun, which won the Orange Prize and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and...

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The UK’s largest multi-faith celebration, the Commonwealth Day Observance, features a thrilling mix of world music, dance and personal testimonies. 

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"Celebrating the Commonwealth" Hugh Masekela + Zara McFarlane Hugh Masekela is a musician deserving of his legendary stature, having been at the heart of South African music for over half a century. An outspoken advocate for civil rights on both sides of the Atlantic and universally considered one of jazz's greatest horn players, he's spent his career pushing both social and musical boundaries. His soaring, joyful trumpet sound brims with warmth and bristles with elements of township jazz, funk and hip-hop whilst his...

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