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HUUN HUUR TU – Victoria
Friday, Sept 27
First Church of Christ Scientist 1205 Pandora Ave., VictoriaThe whistling of the high-mountain wind forms eerie overtones and postmodern statement. The repeated thrum of a string against wood and hide turns into a meditative, evocative figure straight from the avant garde. The descendents of isolated Siberian herdsmen make serious, strangely universal music out of some of the planets quirkiest acoustics
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HUUN HUUR TU – Vancouver
Thursday, Sept 26
Christ Church Cathedral 690 Burrard St., VancouverThe whistling of the high-mountain wind forms eerie overtones and postmodern statement. The repeated thrum of a string against wood and hide turns into a meditative, evocative figure straight from the avant garde. The descendents of isolated Siberian herdsmen make serious, strangely universal music out of some of the planets quirkiest acoustics
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LA CARAMELITA FLAMENCO COMPANY – “Nritya”
Thursday, Sept 26
Denford Hall at Glenlyon Norfolk SchoolThe North American premiere of La Caramelita Flamenco Company in “Nritya” – a Voyage of Rhythm, Music and Dance from India to Spain, featuring an international group from Spain, France and Canada.
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Melawmen Collective – Cheko & the Lion Rockers
Wed, Sept 4
Victoria Event Centre 1415 Broad St.Launch Party for the Koksilah Festival (Cowichan Valley/Duncan), featuring Indigenous hip-hop soul-folk group The Melawmen Collective, and roots-reggae band Cheko & the Lion Rockers.
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ROBIN LAYNE & THE RHYTHM-MAKERS
Sunday, August 18
Hermann's Jazz Club 753 View St., VictoriaA Vibrant blend of Latin jazz, Mexican folkloric, Afro-influences and cinematic compositions, led by world music marimba player Robin Layne.
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Schryer, Hillhouse & Dobres
Sunday, August 4
Hermann's Jazz Club 753 View St., VictoriaThis phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre Schryer, Canadian folk music specialist Andy Hillhouse, and European influenced BC guitarist Adam Dobres.
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OKAN – Afro Cuban Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, July 18
Hermann's Jazz Club 753 View St., VictoriaTaking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, bravery and love.
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BUCAN BUCAN & BLISK – Eastern European Dance Party!
Wed July 10
Victoria Event Centre 1415 Broad St.Join us for a musical voyage across Eastern Europe, featuring the polyphonic all-female quartet Blisk from Toronto, and followed by the Balkan party band from Victoria Bucan Bucan. A treat for the ears, eyes, and the soul!
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BLISK & Zlatna Mountain – An Eastern European Voyage
Saturday, July 6
Polish Friendship Centre 4015 Fraser St.Join us for a musical celebration of contemporary and ancient folk songs from the Balkans, Poland, Ukraine and surrounding regions, featuring the all-female quartet BLISK from Toronto, and Zlatna Mountain ensemble from Vancouver.
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ITAMAR EREZ – “Mi Alegria” CD-Release Concert
Thursday, June 20
Annex, 823 Seymour St.CD-release “Alegria” Concert, with Hamin Honari, Francois Houle, James Meger & Kevin Romain
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Vashaan Ensemble – Songs of Joy
Saturday, June 15
York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr.An evening of festive and joyful music from Iran and neighbouring regions, featuring the lovely voice of Fathieh Honari who will sing music from her native Baluchistan, as well as Persian music based on the works of great poets such as Rumi and Omar Khayyam.
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ADANU HABOBO – GHANAIAN DRUM & DANCE
May 31
Ukrainian Hall, 805 East Pender St., VancouverEvening of Ghanaian Drum and Dance with special guests.
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Vashaan Persian Ensemble
Saturday, May 25
Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St., VictoriaGathering together some of the finest classically trained Persian musicians working outside Iran living in Canada, the Vashaan Persian Ensemble draws upon Iran’s rich musical past to perform joyful and memorable Persian Traditional songs.
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CONSTANTINOPLE & DUO BELEM – Victoria
Sunday, May 5
Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St.An unprecedented meeting between the deeply moving worlds of Belgian accordionist Didier Laloy and Iranian musical adventurer Kiya Tabassian (setar/voice), along with Kathy Adam (cello) and Didem Basar (kanun). This collaboration between Montreal-based Constantinople and Duo Belem will immerse you in a marvellously rich acoustic world, one of breathtaking originality and virtuosity.
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CONSTANTINOPLE & DUO BELEM – Vancouver
Saturday, May 4
Red Gate Revue Stage, Granville IslandAn unprecedented meeting between the deeply moving worlds of accordionist Didier Laloy and musical adventurer Kiya Tabassian, along with Kathy Adam (cello) and Didem Basar (kanun). This new creation for the two duos will immerse you in a marvellously rich acoustic world, one of breathtaking originality and virtuosity