AFRICAN GUITAR – Artist Talk and Workshop with Derek Gripper
Join us for a Free Artist talk and Workshop with South African musician and innovator Derek Gripper, who has developed a technique to play West African Kora/harp music on classical guitar.
Vocal World Music Workshop with Windborne
Join us for an all-levels Free singing workshop with Windborne Singers from the USA, who specialize in Americana folk songs, and other world traditions.
Windborne – A-Cappella World Music Quartet
Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.
Itamar Erez Trio with Francois Houle
Itamar's music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. It blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own.
THE MARROW – Middle-Eastern Jazz
Virtuoso Vancouver oud player Grdina's new middle eastern/avant jazz ensemble is a quartet featuring illustrious New York collaborators Mark Helias (bass) Hank Roberts (cello) and Hamin Honari on Persian percussion. Grdina's compositions are mostly based on classical Arabic maqam and Persian dastgah traditions but are performed in a creative jazz context where improvised group interplay is as important as solos
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR – VICTORIA SHOW
Three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir return to Vancouver with an all-new concert titled “HOPE: It’s Been a Long Time Coming,” . The 24-person group will perform a rousing program of South African freedom songs and music from the American Civil Rights Movement, including phenomenal renditions of works by legendary artists like Billie Holiday, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and more.
Soweto Gospel Choir – Vancouver Show
Three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir return to Vancouver with an all-new concert titled “HOPE: It’s Been a Long Time Coming,” . The 24-person group will perform a rousing program of South African freedom songs and music from the American Civil Rights Movement, including phenomenal renditions of works by legendary artists like Billie Holiday, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and more.
QAIRO-Flamenco Mediterranean Fiesta – Victoria Show
Qairo is a fiery and dynamic ensemble that combines the emotional charged vocals and pulsing rhythms of flamenco dance with the infectious melodies and ear-popping tonalities of the Mediterranean diaspora. The seven person ensemble’s tight-knit and eclectic members hail from France, Spain, Canada and Turkey to create unique blend of world music.
QAIRO – Flamenco Mediterranean Fiesta-Vancouver
Qairo is a fiery and dynamic ensemble that combines the emotional charged vocals and pulsing rhythms of flamenco dance with the infectious melodies and ear-popping tonalities of the Mediterranean diaspora. The seven person ensemble’s tight-knit and eclectic members hail from France, Spain, Canada and Turkey to create unique blend of world music.
AFRICAN CHAMBER MUSIC – From Zimbabwe to Ghana & String Quartet
Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe and the Ewe vocal music of Ghana are being reimagined by the accompaniment of a string quartet, featuring Curtis Andrews, Kurai Mubaiwa, Kofi Gbolonyo and special guests.