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Date
October 18, 2024 7:30PM
Description
Join New Moon Folk Club for their double-bill presentation of Alexis Normand and The Mbira Renaissance Band on Friday, October 18 at St. Basil's Cultural Centre, 10819 71 Avenue NW. Doors open at 6:30PM, performance begins at 7:30PM.
For over a decade, Alexis Normand has forged herself a path of authenticity with her down-to-earth sound and demeanour. With Mementos, her new and most personal album to date, the singer-songwriter sheds an honest and vulnerable light on herself. Drawing inspiration from the infinite horizons of her Saskatchewan home, she explores the dualities of a francophone identity on anglophone soil with a velvety voice and a candid approach to the contemporary folk sounds which suit her so perfectly. The result is a collection of delicate songs, each exploring an important moment of her life; overcoming a challenge, a defining moment in time, a deep understanding of the inherent contradiction that is her life.
Playing music out of Zimbabwe, by way of Edmonton, Alberta, The Mbira Renaissance Band delivers an afro-fusion sound like no other. The group fuses the mbira, hosho (traditional shakers) and other traditional instruments with contemporary sounds to produce a rich blend of vibrant polyrhythmic sounds. The result is an upbeat blend of the contemporary mbira sound with hints of reggae, afro jazz, and afro pop – inspired by the sounds of artists such as Oliver Mtukudzi, Thomas Mapfumo and Chiwoniso Maraire.
Pricing
GST will be added to your ticket(s) at check-out
Advanced General Admission: $30
Advanced Student Admission: $20
Student admission is only available for full-time students, and youth aged 13-17. Valid Student ID may be requested at the door.
Children aged 12 and under receive free admission at the door
No physical or electronic tickets will be provided. You will need to have your order confirmation ready at the door.
Free parking is available on-site. ETS routes 9 and 701 are within a 5-minute walk.
Tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 780-420-1757 or in-person at EAC Shop & Services, 9930 102 Avenue NW
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