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Since the economic recession of 2008 hit Ireland, increasing numbers of Irish youth have been drawn by the promise of B.C.’s mountains, beaches, and jobs, creating a vibrant Irish community in Vancouver. Seven members of this community came together in 2010 and 2011 to form the Vagabonds, a band that combines modern rock with Celtic…
Renowned Turkish musician Omar Faruk Tekbilek, 62, has composed over a hundred songs on a variety of different themes.
Playing music in one’s first language is a way for immigrant communities to keep their cultural identities alive.
The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO) is a professional concert orchestra made up of 24 core roster musicians from various ethnic backgrounds and musical traditions, from European to Indian to African and everything in between. The orchestra’s goal is to provide…
The humble banjo might seem like an unlikely candidate to be the focus of a multicultural musical showcase, but at Bang Danjos, a Nov. 16 concert at the Vancouver Playhouse, it will be just that.
Tarab, a Middle Eastern jazz rock fusion band, has been an emerging presence on the Vancouver music scene for the past two years.
On the fourth Friday of every month, a collection of authors, poets, performers and artists descend on the City Centre branch of Surrey Public Library to share some of their creative work, offer feedback and engage in discussion.
Roma Swing Ensemble has been an inspired presence on the Vancouver music scene since 1997.
Twelve-piece Balkan brass band Orkestar Šlivovica has been tearing up the dance floor at parties, weddings and cultural festivals across Vancouver since 2008.
The fusion of two great musical traditions, jazz and classical Indian music, is exactly what you can expect to find in abundance on May 25 at the Caravan World Rhythms Masters of Wind concert featuring three world class musicians: American jazz saxophone player George Brooks, Indian bansuri player Ronu Majumdar and Indian tabla player Ramdas Palsule.
For Doug Masuhara, growing up as a third-generation Japanese Canadian in East Vancouver didn’t provide much opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture.
On April 27, Palestinian composer and musician, Simon Shaheen, stages a performance that connects music and revolution.
On any given day or night along Granville Street, you will see and hear the city come alive. From drunken revelers, to panhandlers, to painters, to buskers, Granville Street is home to some of the most interesting folk in town.
