Luminato
Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity For more information call: 416-368-3100 ext. 221
Official Site: http://www.luminato.com
Baro Dunumba
Baro Dunumba is a Toronto based ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of the percussion-based music of Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora. The group is aptly named after Baro, one of the villages in the region of Amana/Gberedou where the popular djembe drum was born and the people are acclaimed for their dununba—”the dance of the strong men.”
11:00pm – Saturday, June 9 Brigantine Room
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/luminato/carnivalissima/music.php
Ijo Vudu African Dance – Demo and Lesson
In the traditional language of the Yoruba people, ijo vudu (ee-joh voo-doo) refers to the transcendent spirit in dance. Led by Nigerian dance educator, performer and choreographer Sani-Abu Mohammed Allen, Toronto’s ijo vudu is an emerging company of professional dancers and drummers from diverse backgrounds, on a journey to experience and share the joy and spirit of traditional African music and dance.
2:00pm – Sunday, June 10 Carnivalissima Tent
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/luminato/carnivalissima/dance.php
| The Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble is a professional taiko (Japanese drum) and music group based in Toronto, Canada. |
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| It’s another credit to this cosmopolitan city that one of the world’s most interesting Japanese taiko drumming ensembles hails from Toronto” – John Terauds, Toronto Star |
Solo Project
Aki Takahashi’s group ‘Ten Ten’ CD release concert – Monday, June 11. 8 pm
Come celebrate the release of Ten Ten’s debut CD De-Bayashi featuring Japanese inspired folk-music. Concord Cafe, 937 Bloor St. West (near Ossington).
Admission is free!
Aki playing the shamisen in the recording studio
Aki and Heidi playing tsuzumi (hand drums)
