HUUN HUUR TU – Vancouver
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. The descendents of isolated Siberian herdsmen make serious, strangely universal music out of some of the planets quirkiest acoustics
LA CARAMELITA FLAMENCO COMPANY – “Nritya”
The 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.
Melawmen Collective – Cheko & the Lion Rockers
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.
ROBIN LAYNE & THE RHYTHM-MAKERS
A Vibrant blend of Latin jazz, Mexican folkloric, Afro-influences and cinematic compositions, led by world music marimba player Robin Layne.
Schryer, Hillhouse & Dobres
This phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre Schryer, Canadian folk music specialist Andy Hillhouse, and European influenced BC guitarist Adam Dobres.
OKAN – Afro Cuban Jazz Ensemble
Taking 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.
BUCAN BUCAN & BLISK – Eastern European Dance Party!
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!
BLISK & Zlatna Mountain – An Eastern European Voyage
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.
ITAMAR EREZ – “Mi Alegria” CD-Release Concert
CD-release "Alegria" Concert, with Hamin Honari, Francois Houle, James Meger & Kevin Romain and Opening Act The Giving Shapes.
Vashaan Ensemble – Songs of Joy
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.