NANI NOAM VAZANA
6.00
TICKETS: $12 in advance $15 at the door
Noam “Nani” Vazana is one of the only artists in the world that write & compose new songs in the endangered Ladino language. In her new album ‘Ke Haber’ (What’s New) she captures the spirit of the ancient, matriarchal language and culture and propels it into the 21st century with socially pertinent lyrics, celebrating migration, gender and female empowerment.
The soundscape bridges over tradition and modern life, capturing the sounds and smells of the marketplace and fuses them with raw, flamenco like vocals and surprising instrumentations. Soft choral-like trombones embellish mariachi guitars & percussion with glimpses of piano & cello tracks, make this record a magical realistic mosaic. Nani unveils a piece of history we don’t easily find in other mythology & anthropology.
Nani ranked the Top-20 on the World Music Charts Europe (#13 Ke Haber), represented the Netherlands at the EU Music Festival in Vietnam and performed at the Kennedy Center USA, BBC Radio 3, the London Jazz Festival UK and the Jodhpur RIFF festival India.
ROBERT HORVATH QUINTET
8.30
Robert Horvath is a concert pianist gaining wide recognition in the province of Ontario. Originally born in Budapest, Robert brought his talents to Canada in 1998. He originally studied at the world-renowned Franz Liszt Academy of Music in his native Hungary, and before that, he studied at the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music. Robert holds a Masters Degree in Piano Performance and in Teaching from Franz Liszt Academy of Music.
Robert's musical mentors include the great pianist and teacher, Laszlo Simon. Robert’s musical ancestry can be traced back to Franz Liszt. Studied with some of the greats including Kalman Drafi who studied with Pal Kadosa; taught by Bela Bartok, a student of Istvan Thoman who was taught by Franz Liszt. The line goes further to Carl Czerny who was taught by L.V. Beethoven, a student of J.Haydn.
15$ cover after 10pm, with all proceeds going directly to the musicians performing.
BIG SMOKE BRASS
11.30
Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian Brass landscape. With hundreds of performances under their belt, the band is equally comfortable on the streets, in clubs, at events, at festivals, or on the road. Their polished, high-energy sound is unmistakable and has captivated audiences all over - leading to numerous web and television appearances, shows alongside international artists, and a growing discography of original music and videos. The band maintains a busy performance schedule throughout the year, all while endeavoring to spread positivity and foster community with their listeners and the next generation of musicians.
PARANOID
2.30
Black Sabbath’s Paranoid start to finish.