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WHEN THE MUSIC SPEAKS
Three aboriginal musical groups are among the 15 brought together from across Canada for a showcase performance in front of an international audience. Harmony Waussay Rice-Menominee is your host for this series of rare performances in Montreal.
Asani
Discover the sound of Asani, a three-woman Aboriginal vocal ensemble who sings in Woodland Cree, Ojibway and English.
Celso Machado
Celso Machado, a solo performer, Master of ritmos brasilieros, virtuoso guitarist, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist comes from Barzil, and brings joy to his audiences, with his subtle mixture of musical inspiration, irresistible rhythm and inspired lunacy.
Joaquin Diaz
The merengue" - the quintessential sound of the Dominican Republic - is "the fastest, most exciting music there is," insists accordionist Joaquin Diaz. "It's a bit like dancing on a roller coaster." "
Khac Chi
Khac Chi - features two of Vietnam's premiere musicians, performing exquisite music on rare and unique instruments native to Vietnam.
Kiran Ahluwalia
Kiran Ahluwalia is an Indo-Canadian singer who has devoted much of her life to learning the art of Indian vocal music. Her speciality is the ghazal - a poetic song form which came to the sub-continent from Persia in the 14th century.