GLADSTONE WORLD
Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel present World Music Series.
Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel continue to present the world music concert series that takes place on the first Friday of each month from 7 – 10 pm. at the Melody Bar. This Summer phase would include an exciting lineup of groups from; Ethiopian jazz/funk/soul, Bluesy Malagasy sounds, popular Trinidadian calypso, to Jamaican roots rock reggae. Guest DJ Apollo will be spinning his diverse collection of popular African hits.
Friday June 4 Ethiopian Jazz/Funk/Soul featuring the Ethio Stars Band.
Ethio Stars Band, a blend of the best performers of Ethiopian music playing a range of musical styles that date back to the 1960’s, the heyday of Ethiopian music to the modern sounds that define the complex music of Ethiopia.
Friday July 2 Malagasy Roots featuring the Donné Roberts Band.
Guitarist/singer/composer Donné Roberts, brings beautiful melodies of Madagascar, soul, blues, rock, and spiritual chants that highlight a link between the Red Island and the First Nations.
www.donneroberts.com
Friday August 6 Island Soul featuring Kobo Town.
Kobo Town strives to revive the rich sounds of old Trinidadian music, drawing inspiration from traditional calypso, roots reggae and dub poetry. Kobotown is the birthplace of calypso (Port of Spain).
www.kobotown.com
Friday September 3 Roots Reggae featuring the House of David Gang
This collective is famous for performing sounds from the 70’s and the 80’s, paying homage to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. A certifiable reggae orchestra, the band also incorporates elements of folk, calypso, afrobeat and classic rock.
www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang
What: Batuki Music Society and Gladstone World Concert Series
When: June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, 2010
Venue: Melody Bar at the Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
Time: 7 – 10 pm.
Admission: Free (All ages)
Information: http://www.facebook.com/batukimusicsociety http://www.myspace.com/batukimusic batukimusic@yahoo.com
Batuki Music gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
“Nurturing and strengthening cultural diversity through music and arts.”
Batuki Music Society, P.O. Box 68585, 360A Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1X0
