Vancouver Folk Fest – Global and holistic
Photo courtesy of Vancouver Folk Music Fesival
For Linda Tanaka, music is one of the things that can cut cross all lines and…
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July 6 2015 Culture Mostly Marley: Classic reggae vibes and a groovin’ time
Mostly Marley, the Vancouver-based classic reggae band that has been bringing smooth reggae vibes to audiences around B.C., will be performing at this year’s Caribbean Days Festival. The festival …
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July 6 2015 Culture A northern state of mind in the heart of the west side
Diyet van Lieshout – Love of North guides musical path.| Photo by R. van Lieshout.The Vancouver Folk Music Festival …
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June 22 2015 Community Celebrating 30 Years of twinning for sister cities Vancouver and Guangzhou
Copacetic relationships strengthen the bond both economically and culturally between countries, and June 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationships between Guangzhou and …
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June 8 2015 Culture Two young rappers making a difference
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June 8 2015 Culture Canada’s National Aboriginal Day and the West Coast celebration
Celebrating Aboriginal peoples and their contributions to Canada has Gillian Thomson and her brother Robert gearing up for their celebratory performances for National Aboriginal Day (June 21) and the…
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May 25 2015 Community The Slovenian Society celebrates cultural sharing at 18th annual European Festival
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May 25 2015 Culture Group Truva: redefining Turkish folk music
Group Truva is a Turkish folk group based in Vancouver. After performing in dozens of venues around the Lower Mainland and Seattle, they will feature in the upcoming European Festival on May 31.
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May 25 2015 Culture Bhangra love takes over Vancouver
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May 11 2015 Culture A musical journey with Boris Sichon
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