Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Reading from the Instagram blog: “Notes from a Little Black Girl”. Beamlak came to Germany from Ethiopia eight years ago, at the age of 17. In her writing, she describes life in her new home, Düsseldorf, through short prose vignettes:
» I´m a little black girl (literally I’m 5 feet tall on a good day) who moved from Ethiopia to Germany at 17. I’m 8 Years deep into this „new life“ and honestly? Still figuring out. I didn’t come here to tell you how to survive immigration, or explain racism, or give you a step-by-step on how to start over in a country that sometimes forgets you exist. I’m just here to talk. About what it’s been like. For me. I’ll write about the weird stuff. The frustrating stuff. The beautiful moments too. Like what it means to build a life when home is a moving target. Or how music, random bus rides, and books like Americanah have held me together more times than i can count. «
In addition, Cologne-based singer-songwriter Sarah Tsehaye will perform songs from her repertoire. She will be accompanied by dartel .
Sarah Tsehaye is an Afro-German singer, singer-songwriter, and facilitator for self-empowerment and vocal improvisation. Through her music, she creates spaces for connection, expression, and shared experiences. In her set, she performs songs from her debut album *Life Has Just Begun* as well as selected covers that have been a part of her repertoire for many years. Some of her songs were created in collaboration with dartel (Daniele Elia). The Italian-born multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer blends influences from funk, soul, house, hip-hop, and rock. With his feel for groove and soundscapes, he accompanies Sarah and shapes their shared sound.
The reading will be held in English. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Unfortunately, we can only offer 34 seats. If you’d like to reserve a seat, please send a brief email to: post@art-of-buna.de
