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CARMINHO – The Voice of Fado
Carminho is one of the greatest fado singers today and an internationally acclaimed Portuguese artist. She is considered the most talented and original fado singer of her generation, whose art covers both the traditional and contemporary fado. Carminho’s repertoire also shows the influence of Portuguese traditional and Brazilian popular music.
OKTOPUS – Klezmer Band
Oktopus is a major presence on the Canadian world music scene, primarily devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews—distinguished by a novel approach that incorporates various components of classical, Quebecois, and jazz repertoires.
TARAF SYRIANA – SERGIU POPA & Friends
This masterful lineup of musicians from around the world features music from Sephardic Jewish, Syrian, and Roma /Eastern European traditions. The group includes legendary Romani accordionist Sergiu Popa, qanun virtuoso Naeem Shanwar and violist Omar Abou Afach, both of whom immigrated to Canada from Syria, and acclaimed Sephardic cellist Noémy Braun.
TAMAR ILANA & VENTANAS – Vancouver Show
fronted by the powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, Toronto-based 6-piece band Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions
TAMAR ILANA & VENTANAS – Sephardic, Balkan and Flamenco Music & Dance
fronted by the powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, Toronto-based 6-piece band Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions
MEDUSA with Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres
Medusa’s dynamic arrangement style cross-pollinates the sounds of Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, Celtic, Appalachian, and Eastern European music, as well as original tunes, to create something previously unheard. With this debut release, the band aims to connect audiences across dividing lines of culture and identity to reveal the common threads beneath. Schryer & Dobres feature an eclectic array of musical gems from across the globe including traditional and contemporary tunes in various styles from far reaching places including Canada, Ireland, Algeria, Brazil, Quebec, and more.
DAKHABRAKHA – Tour for Ukraine – Vancouver Show 2024
DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian «ethnic chaos» band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha means «give/take» in the old Ukrainian language. After selling out their last 3 concerts in Vancouver, Dakhabrakha returns with their spectacular musical and visual performance to the superb Massey Theatre, bringing their powerful message of resistance and solidarity for Ukraine.
DAKHABRAKHA – Tour for Ukraine – Victoria Show 2024
After selling out their last concert in Victoria, Dakhabrakha returns with their spectacular musical and visual performance to the superb Massey Theatre, bringing their powerful message of resistance and solidarity for Ukraine. DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian «ethnic chaos» band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha means «give/take» in the old Ukrainian language.
AHMED MONEKA ARABIC JAZZ
ADVANCE SALES SOLD OUT> Moneka Arabic Jazz is a project reflecting the life and artistic journey of its founder, Ahmed, from Baghdad to Toronto. It showcases melodies from his homeland, Iraq, interwoven with the African groove and rhythms
SADHANA – An Evening of Bharatnatyam Music & Dance
An Evening of Bharatanatyam is an enchanting evening of traditional Indian dance presented by one of BC's leading practitioners of the art, Vancouver-based Sujit Vaidya, along with live music,