Jaivah Nouvel Exposé performing at the 8th annual rock.paper.sistahz festival cuttin/figure dance showcase.

Come experience the soulful sounds of the Red Island (Malagasy Republic) and the powerful chants and music of the First Nations alongside poetry at Toronto’s premier folk venue, The Hugh’s Room. Also featuring dance by yours truly, Saba.
By : Batuki Music Society

Photo: Naz Tana

Every Friday night belly dancers from the Arabesque Dance Company perform to the live accompaniment of the breathtaking Arabesque Orchestra. The dancing is hot. It’s also an opportunity to hear Arabic music performed by some of the finest musicians around. Artists include Bassam Bishara on lead Vocals and Oude, Walid Najjar on Keyboard, Eddy Suleiman Violin, Khaled Maotassem back up Vocals, Suleiman Warwar Dumbek, Milad Daher Riq and Katim, George Barbas Dohola and Sebastian Gatto Katim.

Dates : Friday July 10, 2008
Venue : Myth, 417 Danforth @ Chester, Toronto
Admission : No Cover!
Info : FaceBook Group, www.LayaliArabesque.com
Table Reservation : 416.461.8383

Music Africa presents Toronto’s 21st annual AFROFEST, a celebration of African music and culture. Afrofest is a multi-focus event of song, dance, theatre, food, a marketplace, and activities for youth and children. Featuring traditional and contemporary styles of music by top international touring acts and dozens of African performing groups from across Canada. The festival has grown every year. In 2009, three different outdoor stages will come to life with music and dance. Come to Queen’s Park and discover Africa in the heart of Toronto! Jaivah’s Rumbi and Saba will be holding an Afrofusion and an Ethiopian Gurage dance workshop at the Youth Zone. Drop by and learn some dance moves to show off at the mainstage.

Dates : Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13, 2008
Venue : Queens Park, Toronto
FREE!
Info : MusicAfrica.org

Date : Saturday July 18, 2008
Venue : Estonian House, 958 Broadview, Toronto
FREE!
Info : Click for Facebook Video