BelCanto Ensemble concert - organized by the Embassy of Italy in Nigeria

A concert by an Italian group called the BelCanto Ensemble took place on the 17th of October 2011 here in Abuja. Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, the concert was in commemoration of the Italian Language Week.

The members of the BelCanto Ensemble who came all the way from Italy for the concert were Rosaria Buscemi (soprano), Alessandro Vuono (piano), Antonio Arcuri (clarinet), Massimo Celliberto (horn), and Francesco Clemente (violin). They performed classical and contemporary music by renowned composers. 

The art of tie and dye

Inside Track joined members of the expat community (mostly from the Nigerian Field Society) for a visit to the Nike Art Gallery on Airport Road here in Abuja recently for a glimpse of authentic Nigerian art and culture. The whole day affair was a most enjoyable activity where everyone ha the chance to see an actual demonstration on the art of dyeing...plus they had a taste of traditional Nigerian delicacies prepared especially by the centre for the visitors. Photos by Inside Track.

Meeting place: Hilton Hotel Parking lot

Listening to a few words about the gallery

Waiting for a chance to tie and dye

Everybody gets busy

Watching how it's done

Natural dye from the indigo plant

Women at the centre

Taking a look at the products

Nike Art Gallery