JULY 9-12
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July 11
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ARTISTs
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Lucho Quequezana
Lucho Quequezana's is an internationally renowned artist whose unique story transcends his music into a youthful playfulness.
Newen Afrobeat
Newen Afrobeat's roots were formed in Chile. The inspiration comes from the pioneer of Afrobeat, Nigerian born, Fela Kuti. Although their native roots also influence their music, their repertoire includes some of Kuti's titles. Newen's lyrics carry social messages supporting the Mapuche cause, inviting listeners to transcend the limits of modern society.
EKhaya
Although all Canadians, Ekhaya come together from different tribes to weave the sounds of many nations into a musical tapestry of incredible music.
Melisande
Mélisande's award-winning music encompasses century-old traditional Québécois songs, with state of the art electronic instruments, backed by drums, fiddle, flute, jaw harp, banjo and bass.
Dj Oonga
DJ Oonga the electronic alternate identity of Eli Levinson, a bass playing funky monkey from space currently living in Montreal, Earth. Originally making music as part of funk, hip-hop, metal, punk and experimental party bands, Eli started producing beats in early 2010. Inspired by the Tam Tam Jams that are so important to Montreal culture, Oonga productions are full of heavy percussion, melodic bass lines and catchy hooks.
Richard Garvey
Multi-instrumentalist, Richard Garvey's award winning songs explore the highs and lows of love, injustice, and the marbled mess of the human condition.
Wesli
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wesli (Wesley Louissaint) built his first guitar out of an old NGO- provided oil can and nylon shoe lace when he was just eight years old. Throughout Wesli’s musical journey, he has consistently delivered a rich, exciting and uniquely engaging sound.
Systema Solar
Systema Solar, a Colombian dance music group, deftly combines elements of Afro-Caribbean music, Champeta, Bullerengue and Cumbri to achieve their high-energy sound.
Ramon Chicharron
Celebrating his ancestral Afro-Colombian rhythms, Ramon creates a musical fusion he calls, Cumbia Chicharronica. Ramon's vision is to spread a message of consciousness while preserving the Afro-Colombian folklore.
Diar
Diar performs Syrian and Arabic traditional songs with a flamenco touch to revive the heritage with the use of easy rhythms so everyone can understand and enjoy the music. Diar – a bridge from their native Syria – to their new home in Canada.
JSUN
jSun's music, funky, strummy, Reggae rhythms will sync your mind, move your body and satisfy your soul. The conscious lyrics over mellow rhythms and the positive message of unity and love is ever present.
BOZÁ
This musical group from the Colombian Caribbean combines the sound of bagpipes with electronic elements. Not only do they have an amazing sound, but Bozá strengthens the Caribbean identity and the bagpipe tradition.
Clarinet Factory
Clarinet Factory, formerly Czech Clarinet Quartet, is a Czech clarinet quartet. Its genres include classical music, jazz, crossover, ethno, minimalism, electronics, film and theatre music.
¿Who's The Cuban?
Who's The Cuban? It is not an easy thing to distinguish the Cuban with a Lorraine accent of a Vosgien and who sings in Spanish - from the rest of the band. Who's the Cuban has evolved into a more modern music with the pop accents and the fusion of the styles.
Errol Blackwood
Canadian Reggae legend, and the recipient of a Juno for best Reggae recording, Errol Blackwood has been turning out authentic roots rock reggae for decades.
Cara Loft
Cara Loft is a proud hand drum carrier, woman’s traditional dancer, singer, photographer and poet from the Wolf Clan. She dedicates her work to creating narratives of the coming together and the building a better future with one another.
Starlite Steelband
Starlite plays Calypso, Reggae, Gospel and Classical music. A family band, they are comprised of the parents, two daughters and a son. Starlite has been performing at events in the Waterloo Region for 12 years.
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