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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...

JazzLabs
1313 Hollis hosting African Dance

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.

Saturday July 18 3:00 PM

Clinic - General Public JazzLabs at 1313 Hollis

$10 Buy Tickets

1313 Hollis hosting Jazz for the Curious

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.

Spring Garden Public Library hosting Africa to Appalachia

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

1313 Hollis hosting Harmonica Techniques with Carlos del Junco

Harmonica Techniques with Carlos del Junco

Featuring: Carlos Del Junco

Cuban-born bluesman Carlos del Junco is one of very few that has learned the unique ability to play a ten-hole diatonic harmonica chromatically by using an overblow technique.

Wednesday July 15 4:00 PM

Master class JazzLabs at 1313 Hollis

$20 Buy Tickets

Spring Garden Public Library hosting Flamenco Jazz with Alex Conde

Flamenco Jazz with Alex Conde

Featuring: Alex Conde Carrasco

Spanish pianist Alex Conde comes from the roots of flamenco through Seguiriyas, Bulerias, Tangos and Rumbas to the cutting edge of jazz. Discover how the cultural and musical fusion of an American flamenco guitar player, a singer/dancer from Spain, a bass player from Israel and a percussionist from Colombia created a fresh new sound: flamenco-jazz.

Tuesday July 14 2:00 PM

Clinic - General Public JazzLabs at Spring Garden Public Library

Free Workshop

1313 Hollis hosting Vocal Masterclass with Jay Clayton (NYC)

Vocal Masterclass with Jay Clayton (NYC)

Featuring: Jay Clayton

Internationally acclaimed vocalist/educator Jay Clayton's work boldly spans the terrain between jazz and new music. This workshop focuses on tried and true techniques for warming up, improving breath control, widening range, and improving accuracy and intonation.

Monday July 13 2:00 PM

Master class JazzLabs at 1313 Hollis

$20 Buy Tickets

Keshen Goodman Public Library hosting Let's Play! Rhythm Workshop for Kids

Let's Play! Rhythm Workshop for Kids

Featuring: Dende do Recife

Knowing that all children are born with rhythm, Halifax-based musicians and capoeira instructors Zak Miller and Ross Burns show kids some basic songs and rhythms of capoeira music and then let them take it from there!

Friday July 17 10:30 AM

Youth Workshop JazzLabs at Keshen Goodman Public Library

Free Workshop

1313 Hollis hosting Brazilian Rhythms Percussion Workshop

Brazilian Rhythms Percussion Workshop

Featuring: Samba Nova

A perennial favourite for aspiring percussionists of all ages, members of Samba Nova provide an introduction to Brazilian rhythms using percussive drums and bells. Both musicians and non-musicians welcome.

Sunday July 12 2:00 PM

Clinic - General Public JazzLabs at 1313 Hollis

Free Workshop