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Bombino: London concert still on (Fri. Apr 13)

  April 12, 2012 - 11:29 pm | ,
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It’s unfortunate that the visas for the Bombino and band did not come through in time for Thursday’s Lula Lounge show; no doubt the band would have rocked the place again. They may be back later this summer, but the good news is that they did finally get the visas this afternoon, and their Friday, April 13 scheduled concert in London, Ont at the Aeolian, put on by Sunfest is still on. Sunfest concert info Article on the visa issues here Bombino interview with CBC music about the situation in Mali (Bombino is a Tuareg from Niger) Below: Bombino at … Continue reading →

“Summer kicks off”: Upcoming highlights

  June 30, 2011 - 3:22 am |
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Event listings have been updated. Check out www.events.to-music.ca for information on numerous shows through the summer. July this year keeps up its tradition of great music. Some shows to check out in the next couple of weeks: Details on the event listings page.   Fri. Jun. 30: Kabakuwo at the Lula Mandingue music, featuring dual koras. Among the players: Sadio Sissoko whom many have seen recently wiith Okavango African Orchestra plus Dieli Mori Tounkara, nephew of the great Super Rail Band guitarist Djelimady Tounkara. Bela Fleck & the Flecktones at the Toronto Jazz Festival “Hispanic Extravaganza” at the Living Arts … Continue reading →