DAKHABRAKHA – Ukraine Ethnochaos
DakhaBrakha is world music quartet from Kiev, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music.
BALKAN ROOTS feat. Stefce Stojkovski
Join us for an evening with Vancouver's best Balkan bands featuring renowned Macedonian folk music legend, Stefce Stojkovski, for his first visit to Canada
TINARIWEN Desert Blues
The 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.
QUIQUE ESCAMILLA
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.
Zimbamoto & Locarno
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!!
ITAMAR EREZ & THE ADAMA ENSEMBLE
An exciting evening of original world/jazz music, featuring prize winning musician and composer Itamar Erez, with his Adama Ensemble.
OPA TSUPA! Romani Music Celebration
Celebrate 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!
KIOSK – Iranian Band
Kiosk 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",
FARNAZ OHADI & MASHREGH – "Bird Dance" CD Release
Vancouver 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.
HUUN HUUR TU – Tuvan Throat-Singers
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.