Brassy tunes from a faraway land
The Balkan Brass band Orkestar Slivovica is an 8–12 piece ensemble that brings to Vancouver a colourful conflation of Eastern European musical traditions. On May 8–9 they will host and perform at…
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April 13 2015 Culture Cantonese opera tells the tale of the Red Peony
Wai Ling Ho, playing hero Man Hong. It is customary for woman to play male roles in Cantonese Opera. | Photo courtesy of Rosa …
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March 23 2015 Culture Turkish Tunes-2 warms up Vancouver
Turkish Tunes-2, an event organized to increase public awareness of contemporary and traditional Turkish art and culture will be taking place Apr.11. The Turkish Canadian Society (TCS) is planning …
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January 26 2015 Culture Capilano University’s Tribute to Brazil
Photo courtesy of Capilano UniversityFans of Brazilian rhythms will be treated to an evening of the country’s sensual …
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January 12 2015 Culture CiTR: Broadcasting diverse news and music from UBC
Produced out of a studio at UBC’s student union building, the CiTR radio station (101.9FM) was created as an outlet for students to discuss life on campus and local news around the university. …
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December 8 2014 Culture Fighting to the sound of Brazilian Music in Richmond
Philip Gensaya, a pupil of Contra-Mestre Barrãozinho teaches capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, in Richmond. He’s been spreading his teachings throughout the city for about four years. His …
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December 8 2014 Culture Out for lunch with the Synchronous Handbell Choir
The Synchronous Handbell Choir, directed by 20-year-old UBC music student Imran Amarshi, will present a program of Christmas favourites at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
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November 17 2014 Culture Katari Taiko celebrate 35th anniversary
Katari Taiko at the Powell Street Festival last summer.Katari Taiko, the first taiko drum group to be formed in Canada, …
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November 17 2014 Culture Chamber group set to inspire and entertain
John, Alex and Anthony combine classical training with jazz and hip-hop influences to create a sound unique to Infinitus. | Photo …
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October 6 2014 Culture Cuban music stars poised to ignite the Vancouver stage
Azúcar Negra, a widely popular Cuban timba band, will bring their vibrant beats to the first ever Vancouver Cuban Music Festival.| …