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Round the World at the Roundhouse

2021/07/22 (Thursday)

Caravan World Rhythms 
presents
Round the World at the Roundhouse
featuring
Zimbamoto, Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers, Orchid Ensemble Sounds Global,  and Silk Road with Special Guests
 
 
On July 30, Zimbamoto and the Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers will quickly get people on their feet dancing to infectious African and Latin American rhythms and songs, with the marimba being the centre-piece in both groups, in a showcase we have called “Marimba Madness”!
 
On August 1, the marimba reappears in but in a more classical and Asian context, with the Orchid Ensemble Sounds Global project. Also performing are Silk Road duo with special guest Chinese musicians. Both groups will be performing new collaborative works.
 
  • There will be limited capacity on the plaza with staff and volunteers keeping everyone comfortable, with Covid security and capacity rules adhered to.
  • Masks are not required, but please respect those people wearing masks.
  • Dancing is permitted, but please respect people's "bubbles". There will also be limited seating provided. We request that people self-manage their spacing.
  • Sanitation stations, and washrooms will be available.

Check out full details about the event here 

ZIMBAMOTO (FRIDAY, JULY 30, 4:30pm)
Led by master Zimbabwean musician Kurai Mubaiwa, ZIMBAMOTO's 5-piece band brings an exhilarating flavour of traditional and contemporary music from the southern African region, centered around the lively marimba and traditional mbira (thumb piano), with songs in the Shona language.
 ZIMBAMOTO WEBSITE

ROBIN LAYNE & THE RHYTHM MAKERS (FRIDAY, JULY 30, 6:30pm)
Marimba player and percussionist Robin Layne leads a vibrant ensemble with roots in rhythmic traditions from around the globe (West Africa, Cuba and more) delivering music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, world and folk.
 ROBIN LAYNE WEBSITE

ORCHID SOUNDS GLOBAL ENSEMBLE (SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 3:30pm)
The Orchid Ensemble trio are joined by Moshe Denburg and Ali Razmi, in the new Sounds Global project, born from Covid times, with a diverse repertoire drawn from Jewish, Persian, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese music. Mesmerizing and enchanting!
 ORCHID ENSEMBLE WEBSITE

SILK ROAD & GUESTS (SUNDAY, AUG 1, 5:30pm)
Silk Road’s virtuosity and imagination take you on a journey into a colourful music world. From ancient Chinese scores to contemporary compositions, from a foot tapping Irish jig to a heartfelt Chinese love song, and even some Spanish flamenco can be heard! Silk Road is led by Qiu Xia He and André Thibeault.
SILK ROAD MUSIC WEBSITE