What started as a conversation between friends and bandmates, Tom Landa and Robin Layne, developed into the creation of the 4thAnnual Vancouver World Music Festival.
The three-night celebration of world beats and melodies, will feature some world-class artists from Mexico, Iran, Africa, Spain, USA, as well as amazing artists from Canada. NEW this year is WorldBeat Sunday, a FREE Family-Friendly event at the Trout Lake Community Centre.
This festival is about bringing people together to honour cultural diversity and celebrate the things that unite us instead of divide us. As cliche as it may sound, in a world where current politics incite hate and racism, we believe it’s important, now more than ever, to come together and praise different cultures. We believe music has the power to help forge a path, and in a small way, bring about peaceful change.
World Rhythms for Youth Society and CubbyHole Artists Present The Vancouver World Music Festival April 26-29, 2018
Evening Performances
April 26
Guilt and Co. (19+)
Festival Kick-off night
Calle Verde (Spain/Peru/Canada)
April 27
Imperial (19+)
The Boom Booms Do Brazil (Canada)
Zimbamoto (Zimbabwe/Canada)
Gord Grdina Oud Trio (Iran/Canada)
April 28
Imperial (19+)
Las Cafeteras (Mexico/USA)
Locarno (Mexico/Canada)
WorldBeat Sunday
April 29
Trout Lake Community Centre (all ages)
Featuring Kutapira (Canada)
& Youth Performers; Los Tesoros, Zazu Collective,
East Van Marimba All Stars, and More!
Percussion Workshops fun for the whole family
Performance Venues: Imperial, Guilt and Co.
NEW - WorldBeat Sunday - FREE
Family-Friendly Performances on April 29 from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Featuring Kutapira, Youth Performers and Percussion Workshops Trout Lake Community Centre
Tickets prices are only $25 per night or $45 for a weekend pass and are available through www.ticketweb.ca or at Highlife, Zulu and Red Cat Records