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::HOT EVENTS::
LE Newsletter - August 1, 2007
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Harbourfront Centre Announces World
Routes 2007 - June 4 To September 3, 2007
Source:
Harbourfront Centre
| Jump up at Island Soul, a
long weekend mash up of all things Caribbean, only at
Harbourfront Centre! Here are some highlights of this
great festival weekend: |
Friday August 3
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While rooted in old time calypso and
various West Indian folk musics, their music also draws
heavily on dub poetry, roots reggae, zouk, son montuno, funk
and jazz.
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Part one of our tribute to the living
legends of Calypso! Featuring: Black Stalin, Singing Sandra,
Lord Superior and Macomere Fifi.
FREE |
Saturday August 4
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This group of dancers and drummers share
the joy and spirit of traditional African music and dance.
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Showcasing the sounds of Latin hip hop,
r&b, reggae, reggaeton, bachata, dance, & pop! Featuring
Criollo from Montreal, Orlando Valencia, Flakko, Shantall,
Chicago, Trio, Dj Trambo, Martha Cecilia and a special
appearance from Code Blue.
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Part two of our tribute to the living
legends of Calypso! Featuring: The Mighty Sparrow, Crazy and
more.
FREE |
Sunday August 5
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Guitar virtuoso Ernest Ranglin gave birth
to the ska rhythm phenomenon, and is a pioneering force
behind the rise of Caribbean music through his session work
at the famed Studio One.
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Saxaphone player supreme I-SAX's "Reggae
Jazz" concoctions have forged a unique style of music all on
its own by re-interpreting the sound of the sax while paying
homage to the contemporary sounds of reggae, hip hop,
neo-soul, new jazz and R&B.
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Dubbed Jamaica's Number #1 singer of all
time for his uniquely expressive song style and his near
endless string of worldwide reggae hits.
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Featuring Clifton Joseph, Afua Cooper,
d'bi.young, Klyde Broox and the ever amusing Owen "Blakka"
Ellis fresh from Yard, the Collective bring their deft
fusion of Caribbean/Jamaican-rooted orality, literacy,
dramaturgy, musicality, cinematography and 'politicality'.
FREE |
Monday August 6
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An impressive collective of vibrant
musicians: a dynamic, versatile and highly talented group
with a reputation for delivering high-energy performances of
Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Classical, Pop, R & B, Latin and
Jazz.
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Gospel music performances that runs the
gamut from reggae and Latin-influenced faith music, to soul
and traditional old-time stylings. More performances
continue at 4:30pm on the Concert Stage!
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All Weekend!
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The International Marketplace offers
shoppers an endless variety of crafts, textiles, jewellery
and other delightful treasures from across the globe. |
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The World Café serves as the waterfront's
summer food hotspot treating visitors to delicious cuisine
from around the world. |
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::LANGFIELD
ENTERTAINMENT:: ENTERTAINMENT NEWS WITH A CANADIAN TWIST::
