QAIRO – Mediterranean Flamenco Fiesta
Qairo is a fiery and dynamic 7-person music and dance ensemble that combines the emotional charged vocals and pulsing rhythms of flamenco with the infectious melodies and ear-popping tonalities of the Mediterranean diaspora.
TRICHY SANKARAN & Friends – Transcendent Talas – Salt Spring Show
Prepare to be enthralled by the mesmerizing rhythms and enchanting melodies of Carnatic music in "Transcendent Talas," a concert that celebrates the genius of the legendary mridangam maestro Trichy Sankaran, joined by an all-star ensemble of Indian and world-jazz musicians.
Transcendent Talas – Trichy Sankaran & Friends
Prepare to be enthralled by the mesmerizing rhythms and enchanting melodies of Carnatic music in "Transcendent Talas," a concert that celebrates the genius of the legendary mridangam maestro Trichy Sankaran, joined by an all-star ensemble of Indian and world-jazz musicians.
Lara Wong – Melón Jiménez Flamenco Ensemble – Vancouver show
The Melón Jiménez & Lara Wong Flamenco Ensemble is a dynamic encounter of dazzling flamenco guitar riffs, sophisticated percussive soundscapes, mystical bansuri melodies, and fiery flamenco dance. They are joined by flamenco dancer Deborah "La Caramelita" and French percussionist Alex Carrasco.
Melón Jiménez & Lara Wong Flamenco Ensemble – Victoria Show
The Melón Jiménez & Lara Wong Flamenco Ensemble is a dynamic encounter of dazzling flamenco guitar riffs, sophisticated percussive soundscapes, mystical bansuri melodies, and fiery flamenco dance. They are joined by flamenco dancer Deborah "La Caramelita" and French percussionist Alex Carrasco.
UNDER THE SURFACE – Free Vancouver Sunset Concert
Three generations of unique Dutch musicians find each other in a common urge to improvise in which aesthetics, poetry and ensemble play have a major role. The listener is taken to an almost dreamlike new reality.
UNDER THE SURFACE – Dutch Improv soundscapes
Three generations of unique Dutch musicians find each other in a common urge to improvise in which aesthetics, poetry and ensemble play have a major role. The listener is taken to an almost dreamlike new reality.
POLKY – Free Victoria Show
FREE Outdoor Concert: Polky takes you on a musical journey to Poland, the melting pot of Eastern and Central Europe, with Ukrainian, Jewish, and Slovak musical influences!
POLKY Eastern European Band
Toronto's Polky band, created by courageous Polish ladies to share their passion for Eastern European music's enigmatic and upbeat style. They take you on a musical journey to Poland, the melting pot of Eastern and Central Europe, with Ukrainian, Jewish, and Slovak musical influences!
PULKES Balkan-Klezmer Party with Super Krystal
Caravan World Rhythms & the Chutzpah Festival present a festive evening of Balkan-Klezmer music featuring Israel band Pulkes, on their first Canadian tour. Opening for Pulkes is Vancouver's indie-Balkan-surf-psychedelia band Super Krystal. Join us for a raucous, danceable evening!
LES ARRIVANTS – Victoria Show
Montreal's Les Arrivants blend Arabic, Persian and Argentine Tango into a fresh and thrilling form of contemporary global music.
Les Arrivants – Vancouver Show
Montreal's Les Arrivants blend Arabic, Persian and Argentine Tango into a fresh and thrilling form of contemporary global music.
SAFA & The Marrow: Persian & Jazz Improvisations
An Engaging Evening of Persian, Jazz, and Improvised Music featuring two of Vancouver's innovative and engaging world-jazz ensembles: SAFA and The Marrow, with special guest Fathieh Honari.
MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO
Described by the CBC as the “hottest” guitar ensemble in Canada, MG3 has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with, as well as an interactive force in various musical forms. The brilliant guitarists Sébastien Deshaies, Glenn Lévesque and Marc Morin present a vibrant tribute to the music of Ennio Morricone,
Balinese Gamelan Gita Asmara Extravaganza
Caravan World Rhythms presents, in collaboration with Gamelan Gita Asmara, presents two days of shimmering and mesmerizing music and dance from Bali and beyond! The evening will be co-directed by Balinese artist-in-residence Putu Swaryandana, and will be joined by acclaimed Balinese dancer Shoko Yamamuro. Music groups Only a Visitor and Zhambai Trio will open the show each day.
JEREMY LEDBETTER – Latin Jazz Trio
Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio features three Canadian virtuosos — pianist and bandleader Jeremy Ledbetter, drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), and bassist Rich Brown — at the absolute top of their game. Ledbetter’s compositions for the trio format push the boundaries of jazz and world music, and provide an undiluted display of the astonishing musicianship of the Trio’s members.