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Queendom offers spectacular live performances with a concious and positive message.

Through energetic music, slam-poetry and strong vocal harmonies, this performing arts collective aims at entertaining audiences in in a humourous and intelligent way. Queendom has developed a unique sound based on their musical heritage - from blues and soul, to highlife, reggae, afrobeat and slam poetry.

Welcome to the new face of Scandinavia - welcome to Queendom.

WHO?

Queendom was established in 1999, and as an all black, all female performing arts collective, it is still unique in Norway. The members are professional actors, journalists, singers and songwriters.

Queendom is based in Oslo, Norway and draws on the talent and experience of three performing artists with backgrounds from Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda. They work in different artistic and musical constallations. 2010 saw them opening for American soul legend Al Green at the Norwegian Opera, as well as collaborating with musicians such as Manou Gallo - world musician and Zap Mama´s former bass player - and mbira player and vocalist Busi Ncube from Zimbabwe.

WHY?

Queendom aims to create both socially aware and entertaining performances. Presenting original material, they touch on themes relevant to their everyday lives, such as racism, identity, womens issues - as well as universal issues of friendship and love. Queendom is both thought-provoking and fun! Using political satire as their trademark, the group has suceeded in creating public debate and making Scandinavian audiences both think, feel and dance - truly a mind, soul and body experience.

WHAT?

Queendom came to the attention of the Norwegian public in 1999 after the premiere of the cabaret 'Queendom On The Rocks- the world seen through the eys of five Black women'.

Since then Queendom has produced another two comedy shows, a satirical book, a TV mini-series and continues to compose new, inspiring music .

In 2007 they launched 'Queendom in concert' at the Oslo World Music Festival, featuring the respected and versatile South- African guitarist Louis Mhlanga.

WHERE?

Queendom now tours and performs extensively as a world music band, around Norway and abroad. They will release their first CD in 2011.

They have performed at numerous events hosted by commercial companies, festivals, state institutions and NGO's.

Audiences include several Nobel Peace Prize laureates, ministers, ambassadors and members of the Norwegian royal family - as well as ordinary people of all ethnic backgrounds.

QUEENDOM MUSIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch

QUEENDOM MUSIC ON MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/queendomproductions