In the absence of concert listings, my regular Monday dispatches have fallen off. After bringing some life to the blog with the "bumping into" series, I figure I should get back in the groove. I'm guessing that this will be a bit like what used to get shoved into the end of the post when I was doing listings — some bandcamp suggestions, nods to a few livestreams, and sundry community notes (email me if you have anything that needs broadcast in the latter category!). Plus maybe a look back through the MFS archives.
Livestream nation:
- The main event for this week (and beyond!) is definitely the Habari Africa Virtual Festival, which is presenting no less than ten nights of double-feature concerts, starting this Friday (August 13th). Mixing old hands and new faces in a pan-African party of classic and futuristic sounds, join in on their youtube channel every night at 8. Performing artists include (take a deep breath here!) Mamy Kanouté, Della Hayes & Women of Colour Band, Lorraine Klaasen, Joyce N’sana, EMDE, Mariaa Siga, Mighty Popo, Lionel Kizaba, Naxx Bitota, Kora Trio, The Black Stars, Adama Daou, Blandine, Dieufaite Charles, Donné Roberts, Alpha Rhythm Roots, Gloria Gift Nankunda, Garmi Mint Abba, Donald Dogbo and IZimba Arts — an incredible offering, so do make the effort to dip in, dance along, and make some discoveries.
It happened this week...
- ...on August 11, 2011 at Lower Ossington Theatre (Summerworks Festival).
Bruce Peninsula - In Your Light
- ...on August 10, 2012 at The Theatre Centre (SummerWorks Music Series)
P.S.: these memories of Summerworks' classic music series remind me to mention that in these uncertain times the festival is featuring "free, public-facing programming across multiple platforms throughout the month of August", which you can check out here.
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