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ZAKIR HUSSAIN TRIO – “Tisra” – Vancouver Show
Indian Classical tabla virtuoso and world music legend Zakir Hussain makes a highly anticipated return to Vancouver and the Chan Centre with a virtuosic trio featuring female flute player Debopriya Chatterjee and legendary Sarangi player Sabir Khan.
ZAKIR HUSSAIN TRIO – “Tisra” – Victoria Show
Caravan World Rhythms presents Indian Classical tabla virtuoso and world music legend Zakir Hussain, making a rare and highly anticipated appearance in Victoria at the prestigious Royal Theatre on April 28, 2024. Zakir will be presenting his new show “TISRA”, in which he will be accompanied by two other maestros of Indian classical music, female bansuri flautist Debopriya Chatterjee and sarangi player Sabir Khan, which promises to make this concert both mesmerizing and unforgettable!
EAST OF THE SUN – SE:UM (Korea) & Jasmine Jazz
Double-bill concert of Asian Jazz Fusion promises a spellbinding mix of Korean, Chinese, and Western jazz, forming an unparalleled musical experience. SE:UM, the esteemed Korean ensemble, is set to make a remarkable debut in Vancouver. Known for their extraordinary fusion of traditional Korean folk melodies and shamanistic rhythms, SE:UM's music is a testament to cultural harmony and innovation. Vancouver's Jasmine Jazz blends traditional Chinese instruments with the vibrant rhythms of contemporary jazz.
DROMENO & Friends – Festive Greek Folk Music & Dance
ADVANCE SALES SOLD OUt! DRÓMENO pulls from the deep currents of the intertwined traditions of Greece and the Balkans to bring you magnetic harmonies and intoxicating rhythms skipping across the borders of Northern Greece. Plus special guest bands, food and drinks! A festive evening of Music & Dance!
BABAK AMINI Ensemble with Flamenco Dance
Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Flamenco, Latin, Jazz, and Persian influences in Babak Amini's music project. Immerse yourself in the artistry of guitar-oriented original compositions, expertly performed by his world-class ensemble, and special guest dancer Sofi Gudiño.
“LES AUNTIES” – Direct from Chad – Free Concert-Dance
Through the rhythms of singing, dancing, and the use of nine calabashes, the 9-women group, Les Aunties lead a spectacle that bridges the deepest African traditions and spirituality with modern inclusivity, performing with both traditional percussion as well as drumpads and DJ consoles. It's a danced musical manifesto for women's freedom, originating from Chad in West Central Africa.
TIO CHORINHO & Flávia Nascimento – Free Victoria Concert
FREE CONCERT AT THE CAMERON BANDSHELL, BEACON HILL PARK! Experience a festive showcase of Brazilian regional music genres, including Choro, Samba, Forro, Bossa Nova, and Jazz. Learn to dance to the various rhythms with Flávia!
MARYNA KRUT (Ukraine) – Salt Spring Show
Maryna KRUT (pronounced “kroot”) is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine that looks and sounds like a hybrid of lute and harp. At 28, KRUT is an assured performing artist; her compelling, soulful performances evoke both folk traditions and modern sensibilities, with pop and jazz flourishes. A Eurovision finalist, she often represents Ukraine at official events and performs for soldiers in the current war zone.
KRUT (Ukraine) & Hannah Epperson
A unique double-bill of two innovative and charismatic solo female performers, Maryna KRUT from Ukraine, and Hannah Epperson from BC, Maryna KRUT is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine ; her compelling, soulful performances evoke both folk traditions and modern sensibilities, with pop and jazz flourishes. Hannah Epperson has been called a neo-classical composer and musician, indie folk/rocker and avant-garde pop artist, whose music with violin, loop pedal, and voice, is unique, haunting, and addictive.
Brazilian Festa – Tio Chorinho with Flavia Nascimento & AmarElas
An exciting double-bill of festive Brazilian music featuring Tio Chorinho and Flavia Nascimento from Toronto and Montreal, and special guests AmarElas from Vancouver. Experience diverse music genres from Brazil, including Choro, MPB,, Samba, Forro, Bossa Nova, Jazz, and others rhythms.