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Blue Engine Premieres MacMillan's "We Are Africville"

NEWLY-COMMISSIONED WORK ABOUT AFRICVILLE IN “THE MARITIME MOSAIC: LET IT SHINE” Blue Engine String Quartet premieres a new work by Halifax’s Scott Macmillan, “We are Africville”, inspired by the nine stanza poem by Irvine Carvery on Tuesday, Feb. More...

Titz'n Glitz event chair wanted

Titz'n Glitz wants a powerful and passionate woman to tighten up her Bra Straps and Sling Titz'n Glitz into shape for 2010! You are passionate about raising money for Breast Cancer Survivors in financial need and you are someone who can attract and recruit a fabulous team of SUPERWOMEN with the skills and enthusiasm to create a fabulous 14th Gala Event! We know you're out there. More...

Support the Halifax All-City Music Program with Winterlude 2010

On Saturday, February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at 1055 Marginal Road, the Fine Arts Parents Association present Winterlude 2010 at Pier 21.  The evening features live performances, dessert, cash bar and silent auction. More...

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Ryan LeBlanc and Andres Godoy

Featuring: Ryan LeBlanc and Andres Godoy

Progressive guitarist, djembe, harmonica and banjo player Ryan LeBlanc and prodigal Chilean guitarist, Andres Godoy, team up to produce a wide variety of upbeat and passionate original pieces.

Thursday July 16 3:00 PM

Jazz | roots | World Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

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JAYME STONE + MANSA SISSOKO with HOT TODDY TRIO

Featuring: Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko

Embark on a musical history from Africa to Appalachia, with Juno Award winning banjo player Jayme Stone and Malian kora master and griot singer, Mansa Sissoko – one that draws on more than jazz, bluegrass and African music for it’s inspiration.

Thursday July 16 8:00 PM

World Festival Tent Series at Festival Tent

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CARLOS DEL JUNCO AND THE BLUES MONGRELS with SISTERS EUCLID

Featuring: Carlos Del Junco, Sisters Euclid

Cuba's Carlos's sophisticated sound is at once sensitive, soulful, and sexy while never leaving out the rawness inherent in the blues. Sisters Euclid, one of the most exciting jazz - bordering on blues quartets on the Canadian music scene, sets the stage, featuring acclaimed and ever innovative guitarist, Kevin Breit.

Wednesday July 15 8:00 PM

Blues | Jazz | Rock | World Festival Tent Series at Festival Tent

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Con Brio

Featuring: Daniel MacNeil

With Daniel Mac Neil guitar, Adam Fine bass, Gina Burgess violin, Nick Mac Lean guitar Glenn Fraser percussion, Jeff Chown percussion. The first original flamenco/jazz ensemble in Canada.

Tuesday July 14 3:00 PM

flamenco | Jazz | roots | World Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

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Samba Nova

Featuring: Samba Nova

Samba Nova pick up the pace of the Saturday afternoon dance party in the Brazilian percussion tradition Carnival Samba Batucada - a unique and energetic blend incorporating various elements of different styles of Brazilian music such as Samba, Maracatu and Samba Funk.

Saturday July 11 1:00 PM

samba | World Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

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