MAZACOTE is a hard-hitting world latin party band playing brass soaked tropical dance beats.
Inspired by the sounds of Colombia, Mozambique and Nicaragua, they weave driving rhythms and heavy groove with a socially conscious message.

The band is set to release their 3rd album “Patria” set for release on Justin Time/Nettwerk in October 2019.
Performing together since 2009, Mazacote features the captivating voice of Nicaraguan singer/songwriter David Lopez and a groove-heavy rhythm section with Frankie Hidalgo on Bass, Chris Couto on Timbales, Robin Layne on Congas, Japanese pianist Niho Takase and jazz trumpeter Malcolm Aiken.

Mazacote performs across the globe at music festivals and dance clubs, bringing their world dance party vibes to audiences of all ages! Recent highlights include headlining the Vancouver International Salsa Festival with New York latin jazz trombone legend Jimmy Bosch, as well as mainstage appearances at the Harmony Arts Festival, Townsite Jazz Festival, Carnaval del Sol, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Winterruption Arts and Culture Festival and the Global Music Festival.

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What people are saying about MAZACOTE….
“Mazacote sure knows how to get a crowd dancing!” ~ Ryan Donn, Global Music Festival
“a jazz festival highlight …perfect for dancers” ~ Vancouver Sun
“fantastic sound and show” ~ Roger Chen, salsaevents.ca
“sizzling latin rhythms … highly recommended” ~ Jodi Smith, JLS Entertainment, Harmony Arts Festival
“Mazacote “gets” it with their powerhouse shows” ~ Cheyenne Kamran, Director Vancouver International Salsa Festival
“absolutely loved your music” ~ Carolyn Kraus, Hollyburn Country Club
“They sure know how to bring a crowd to their feet!” ~ Kelowna Capital News

From the West Coast of Canada, Jocelyn Pettit is an award-winning fiddle player, stepdancer, and singer.

With grace and passion, Jocelyn delivers an exciting and uplifting performance of original and traditional music. She is inspired by the culture of her heritage, and her love of the Celtic and folk music cultures of Canada, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Scandinavia.

With her band, Jocelyn has ignited stages across Canada, and in the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. She has performed on Canadian national television and radio, and shared the stage with world-renowned artists The Battlefield Band (Scotland), The Chieftains (Ireland), and Carlos Núñez (Spain). Two albums have been released, both nominated for multiple awards, including “World Artist of the Year” at the 2017 Western Canadian Music Awards, and at the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

THE BAND:
Jocelyn Pettit – fiddle, stepdance, foot percussion, vocals
Joel Pettit – bodhran, cajon, vocals
Siew Wan Khoo – piano, fiddle, vocals
Erik Musseau – whistles, pipes, vocals
Adam Dobres – guitar

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Ndidi Cascade, who is of Nigerian-Italian-Irish-Canadian heritage, is a Vancouver born and based hip hop vocalist, songwriter, educator and creative facilitator. Ndidi has showcased her music across North America and internationally– from classrooms to stadiums, and she facilitates and manages programs that use hip hop literacy and dance as a medium for healthy self-expression. Ndidi Cascade has shared the stage with groups such as Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill, Digable Planets & Femi Kuti; she currently tours with her group Metaphor, showcasing interactive hip hop shows in elementary and high schools around B.C.

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Early Spirit is a group of exceptionally talented musicians who know how to dazzle, energize and surprise audiences with their adventurous and original sounds inspired by a spell-binding and emotionally charged repertoire of folk and traditional music.

Gabriel Dubreuil is a remarkably gifted young violinist, a master of traditional, classical and jazz music, who has shared his gifts with groups including the X-Ambassadors, Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger, and who also conducts a youth orchestra. Jay Knutson is a world-class singer and guitarist with all the depth and lyrical sophistication of a seasoned musician who has contributed to many success stories (with Spirit of the West, Hart Rouge and the Connie Kaldor Band). Consummate percussionist Ben Kelly provides the adept rhythmic foundation not only for Early Spirit, but also to other up-and-coming groups including Fish and Bird, Carmanah and Jenny Ritter. Bassist Will Chernoff is a phenomenal talent whose musical range and understanding is astonishing for his age.

In performance with Early Spirit he creates an electrifying mood. You are sure to fall head over heels for this contemporary band with its folk roots.

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Formed during the summer of 2014 by Michelle Cormier, Mariachi Las Estrellas is comprised of a diverse, talented, and dedicated group of women musicians from a variety of backgrounds, including players from classical, jazz and world music. While all of them are involved in a variety of different projects, they came together out of their common love for mariachi music. The ensemble’s goal is to explore, in depth, the music of Mexico, a culture rich and varied in its musical traditions.

Traditionally the musical stomping ground of men, with the songs reflecting the male perspective, the rise in all-female mariachi groups reflects an empowering movement in the music form. In addition to playing at a range of concert and festival events, Las Estrellas have participated in the first International Women’s Mariachi Festival in Tlaxcala, Mexico in 2017, Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2018 and Women’s Mariachi Festival in Los Angeles, 2018 – and have hosted two Women’s Mariachi events here with guest historian and founder of the Women’s Mariachi Foundation in San Diego, California, Dr. Leonor Xochitl Perez.

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Matices Del Sur (MDS) is a Vancouver based band committed to promote the authentic music from the coast of Peru since 2012. This Music is strongly rooted in the rich, diverse and festive Creole and Afro-Peruvian music.
MDS recorded its very first single TORO MATA (by Caitro Soto) in May 2015. The release of this single was with a music video on Jun 18, 2015 in the TV Show LA REVISTA DEL INMIGRANTE (The Immigrant’s Magazine TV Show).

MDS is committed to interpreting and disseminating the music of the Peruvian coast and has been doing this by participating in cultural events like Fusion Festival, Richmond International Festival, Ribs Festival, Carnaval Del Sol and many others and invite all the audiences of different cultures to join them to an imaginary trip to the coast of Peru to share part of their cultural heritage through the happiness and beauty of their music.

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Founded in 2013 the MEXICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE of Vancouver proudly presents the beauty and technique of the traditional Mexican dance.

MDE has toured BC a few times, with the goal of bringing this beautiful art all over Canada. Each season a new program is created, all dances and costumes are designed to show various aspects of the Mexican culture.
Season 2019
Program: Mexico Lindo

Tsatsu Staqayu is a Young group of Coast Salish people coming from across the Coast and throughout the Fraser Valley, they have members in there group from Musqueam, Nanaimo, Kuper Island, Cowichan, Tsartlip, Skway, just to name a few. They all come from different homes but they all come from 1 creator, who is the creator of all good things. Which brings them all together to sing and dance as one. The only goal in this group is to reunite there people and show the world who they are and where they come from. Performing for the people brings happiness and joy to there hearts as they sing dance and pray for each and everyone of us that are here today.

Please welcome Tsatsu Staqayu translation is The Coastal Wolfpack.

Alex Wells, First Nations Dance and Cultural tradition’s has been his family’s way of life, and he was brought up through the cultural ceremonies. Traveling across North America since childhood competing in First Nations dance competitions that has brought Alex into making it a professional business and a way of life. Giving him the natural ability to teach the cultural dances step by step to all ages. Being part of major roles and world indigenous cultural events.

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The Eire Born Irish Dancers are a talented group of top dancers from The De Danaan School of Irish Dancers. They have performed 1000s of shows locally, Nationally and Internationally over the past 24+ years. They perform an awe-inspiring combination of traditional and modern Irish dancing which have been known to “wow” audiences of all ages from toddlers to seniors! Enjoy the show! If you wish to book us for your private or public event please contact us at bookashow@eireborn.net

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