DAKHABRAKHA – Tour for Ukraine – Vancouver Show 2024
DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian «ethnic chaos» band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha means «give/take» in the old Ukrainian language. After selling out their last 3 concerts in Vancouver, Dakhabrakha returns with their spectacular musical and visual performance to the superb Massey Theatre, bringing their powerful message of resistance and solidarity for Ukraine.
MEDUSA with Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres
Medusa’s dynamic arrangement style cross-pollinates the sounds of Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, Celtic, Appalachian, and Eastern European music, as well as original tunes, to create something previously unheard. With this debut release, the band aims to connect audiences across dividing lines of culture and identity to reveal the common threads beneath. Schryer & Dobres feature an eclectic array of musical gems from across the globe including traditional and contemporary tunes in various styles from far reaching places including Canada, Ireland, Algeria, Brazil, Quebec, and more.
TAMAR ILANA & VENTANAS – Sephardic, Balkan and Flamenco Music & Dance
fronted by the powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, Toronto-based 6-piece band Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions
TAMAR ILANA & VENTANAS – Vancouver Show
fronted by the powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, Toronto-based 6-piece band Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions
TARAF SYRIANA – SERGIU POPA & Friends
This masterful lineup of musicians from around the world features music from Sephardic Jewish, Syrian, and Roma /Eastern European traditions. The group includes legendary Romani accordionist Sergiu Popa, qanun virtuoso Naeem Shanwar and violist Omar Abou Afach, both of whom immigrated to Canada from Syria, and acclaimed Sephardic cellist Noémy Braun.
OKTOPUS – Klezmer Band
Oktopus is a major presence on the Canadian world music scene, primarily devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews—distinguished by a novel approach that incorporates various components of classical, Quebecois, and jazz repertoires.
CARMINHO – The Voice of Fado
Carminho is one of the greatest fado singers today and an internationally acclaimed Portuguese artist. She is considered the most talented and original fado singer of her generation, whose art covers both the traditional and contemporary fado. Carminho’s repertoire also shows the influence of Portuguese traditional and Brazilian popular music.
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.