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TINARIWEN Desert Blues
Wed. April 5
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts UBCThe world-blues ensemble from Tessalit, Mali, will be touring in support of its upcoming eighth album Elwan. The opening act is Dengue Fever, Cambodian retro-rock band. Co-Presented with Live Nation.
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QUIQUE ESCAMILLA
Friday, February 3
Guilt & Co. 1 Alexander St (Gastown)2015 Juno World Music award winner Quique Escamilla (Mexico/Toronto) offers us his unique talents in a solo show, full of energy, showcasing a variety Latin American musical styles.
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Zimbamoto & Locarno
Friday January 27
Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Edward St.Kick the new year into high gear with 2017’s first Afro-Latin dance party in Vancouver! Travel to Zimbabwe & Latin America in one evening, and dance to the vibrant rhythms of two of Vancouver’s top world fusion bands!!
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ITAMAR EREZ & THE ADAMA ENSEMBLE
Thursday, November 10
Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St.An exciting evening of original world/jazz music, featuring prize winning musician and composer Itamar Erez, with his Adama Ensemble.
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OPA TSUPA! Romani Music Celebration
Saturday, October 22
Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. Strathcona, VancouverCelebrate and dance to the music of the Roma and the Balkans with 4 bands from Seattle and Vancouver, including Lache Cercel, Dromeno, Eurodanceparty USA and Orkestar Slivovica!
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KIOSK – Iranian Band
Saturday, October 15
Venue Nightclub 881 Granville St., VancouverKiosk is a rock band formed in Tehran in 2003, known for its blend of musical styles and its wry lyrics confronting Iranian cultural angst. Kiosk makes their return to Vancouver as part of their tour promoting their latest CD “Stereo Tull Presents”,
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FARNAZ OHADI & MASHREGH – “Bird Dance” CD Release
Saturday, October 1
Blueshore Centre at Capilano University 2055 Purcell Way, North VancouverVancouver based Persian Flamenco singer Farnaz Ohadi celebrates her debut album release with a much anticipated live concert that brings world renowned talent to Vancouver from across the globe.
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HUUN HUUR TU – Tuvan Throat-Singers
Friday, Sept. 23
Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St.Beginning over seventeen years ago, Huun Huur Tu has almost single-handedly introduced the outside world to the boundless wealth of Tuvan traditions. The 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.
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Accordion Noir – Love Potion Cabaret
Friday September 9
York Theatre 639 Commercial Dr.Accordion Noir and Caravan World Rhythms partner to present an unusual and exotic mix of world class artists. Headliners Nefertiti in the Kitchen (Rennes) channel the bite of Kurt Weill and the dreaminess of Radiohead with their eccentric multi-lingual cabaret.
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MOHSEN NAMJOO
Saturday, July 2
Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale, North VancouverMohsen Namjoo is an Iranian artist, songwriter, singer, music scholar and setar (traditional Persian lute) player based in New York City. Hailed as “the Bob Dylan of Iran” by the New York Times, Mohsen Namjoo blends the Classical Persian setar with electric guitar and drums.
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EDERLEZI Balkan-Roma Brass Festival 2016
May 13 & 14
The Legion, 2205 Commercial Dr.Ederlezi 6th annual Balkan Brass Festival this year features Fanfare Zambaleta from San Francisco, M9 from Seattle, host band Orkestar Slivovica, and guest Serbian Trumpet Master and Guca Festival award winner Demiran Cerimovic, plus guest dance troupes. Two days of festive celebration
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CONSTANTINOPLE & FRIENDS – “Passage”
Sunday, February 28
York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr.Taking part in VICO’s Notes from the Araxes Basin Festival, Montreal’s acclaimed Constantinople ensemble, led by Kiya Tabassian on setar & vocals, celebrates the release of their latest album with Vancouver-area Persian musicians & international guests Charbel Rouhana (oud), Neva Özgen (kemençe) & Didem Başar (qanun).
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BOMBINO – Tuareg Guitar Star
Saturday, April 30
The Imperial, 319 Main St.Bombino’s electrifying jams capture the spirit of resistance and rebellion while echoing with guitar riffs reminiscent of fellow Africans Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré.
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KASANDRA FLAMENCO “Encuentros”
Sunday May 1
Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St.“Encuentros” is a percussive dance spectacular celebrating passionate encounters by internationally renowned dancers in Flamenco, Irish, Tap, and Egyptian Bellydance!
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CHE MALAMBO! Direct from Argentina
Friday, May 20
Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St.Experience A THRILLING, PERCUSSIVE DANCE AND MUSIC SPECTACLE FROM THE GAUCHO TRADITION of ARGENTINA. The Argentine dance company Che Malambo excites audiences through precise footwork and rhythmic stomping, drumming of the bombos, regional folk music and singing, and the mesmerizing percussive whirling of boleadoras.