Sufi performance about cultural translation and enchanting the audience
The Vashaan Iranian Folk Ensemble. | Photo courtesy of Caravan BC
Renowned Turkish musician Omar Faruk Tekbilek, 62, has …
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November 4 2013 Culture Homeward bound: Surrey based Indo-Pakistani band looks for South Asian success
Playing music in one’s first language is a way for immigrant communities to keep their cultural identities alive. naQsh IPB is a Surrey based trio that plays a mix of classical and alternative rock…
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November 4 2013 Culture Vancouver’s Dream Orchestra
Dhruba Ghosh with the sarangi | Photos by Helen Yagi, VICOHarrie…
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November 4 2013 Culture Bang Danjos features banjos from around the world
Ji Rong Huang and his erhu. | Photo courtesy of Vancouver Inter-cultural OrchestraThe humble banjo might seem like an …
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October 7 2013 Culture Sounds of the Middle East hit Vancouver
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June 17 2013 Culture Orkestar Šlivovica the real deal
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May 20 2013 Culture Indo-jazz delights with a blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions
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May 20 2013 Music Taiko fuses family with Japanese heritage
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