Sounds of the Middle East hit Vancouver
Tarab, a Middle Eastern jazz rock fusion band, has been an emerging presence on the Vancouver music scene for the past two years. Hazem Matar, vocalist and electric oud player, will take the stage …
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October 7 2013 Culture Breaking down the colour spectrum: Documentary examines global prejudice based on skin colour
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September 23 2013 Culture The Surrey Muse: an open community for creators
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September 23 2013 Culture A sampling of world flavours
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