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African Dance
Featuring: Afro Musica
This energetic session, led by Afro Musica bandleader Ed Matwawana will focus on the Central African moves and steps (originally from Congo) commonly seen on stage during an Afro-Musica performance.
Jazz for the Curious
Featuring: Shuffle Demons
Get up close and personal with one of Canada's most legendary and zany jazz groups, the Shuffle Demons. Come and hear them play a few tunes, discuss their experiences as musicians and give jazz tips for the musically curious.
Africa to Appalachia
Featuring: Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko
Juno award winning banjo player Jayme Stone and Mali musician/storyteller Mansa Sissoko discuss their unique approach to music that includes two finger, three finger and progressive picking styles used to bridge jazz, classical African music and the many roots and branches of American roots music.
Thursday July 16 1:00 PM
Clinic - General Public JazzLabs at Spring Garden Public Library
Free Workshop
Look out jazz fans, the 23rd TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival is just around the corner, taking place at the height of summer activity in Halifax from July 10 - July 18 2009! You can visit www.atlanticjazzfestival.ca or just click on the festival tile to your left to go straight to the festival website to find out who is coming to Halifax to play the festival this July! OH! Don't miss a beat and sign up for Jazz In Halifax weekly e newsletter! Get the scoop on whose playing where, workshops you can take, exclusive ticket offers and more!
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