Since 1982, the members of Black Umfolosi International have been Zimbabwe’s greatest cultural ambassadors. Inspired by the traditional song and dance of southern Africa, the group performs a capella imbube music, gumboot dance, and Zulu dance with a beauty and enthusiasm that are unrivalled. Black Umfolosi’s natural ...
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Duendecillo, a performance ensemble made up of performers from Cadiz, Spain and Saskatoon, has prepared its third program at The Bassment of flamenco art entitled Camelar. The evening will feature Fernandao Gallego "El Bancalero" (vocals), José Vega (guitar), Kari Alba (dancer) and a number of advanced students from Alba's ...
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Payadora is an award-winning chamber music ensemble that performs original compositions as well as original arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian and Uruguayan tango and folk music. Made up of a group of players who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this superstar group has combined a ...
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Two of England’s brightest acoustic stars, Blair Dunlop and Jake Morley, make their Bassment debut. Both brilliant singer-songwriters and extraordinary guitarists, Blair and Jake will perform separately as well as together. Blair is an award-winning artist who has toured all over the world and is a favourite at folk festivals ...
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United by a deep love of folk music and a passion for creating new arrangements, Miscellany of Folk brings a fresh perspective to the genre. The trio features celebrated Newfoundland multi-instrumentalist Billy Sutton, Irish accordion maestro Benny McCarthy, and Irish vocal powerhouse and guitarist Eddie Costello. These ...
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The reigning champions of Canadian bluegrass, the Slocan Ramblers are back showcasing their unique blend of bluegrass, old-time, and folk. The band's set list is marked by thoughtful songwriting, lightning fast-instrumentals, and sawdust-thick vocals.
This show will feature the Ramblers at the top of their game playing ...
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Saskatoon’s annual winter fiddle event, Shivering Strings, returns with its popular instructor showcase. This year’s showcase will feature some of Canada's finest fiddle musicians including Alex Kusturok, JJ Guy, Troy MacGillivray, Cathy Sproule, and Gordon Stobbe. Bring your dancing shoes! Check out the Shivering Strings ...
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