6 h. ago «Live at the Festival international de jazz de Montréal», Dominique Fils

C’était il y a un an, presque soir pour soir. Le grand soir de la grande Dominique Fils-Aimé sur la...

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22 h. ago Edmonton Internationa Jazz Festival spans the genre, including prog outfit Kneebody this Sunday at Starlite

According to artistic director Kent Sangster, there’ll be something for everybody, including iconic guitarist and former Miles Davis sideman Mike Stern and Grammy Award-winning bassist Richard Bona with his trio at the Jazzclub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, while prog jazz titans Sungazer are at the Starlite next Friday

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22 h. ago Edmonton International Jazz Festival spans the genre, including prog outfit Kneebody this Sunday at Starlite

According to artistic director Kent Sangster, there’ll be something for everybody, including iconic guitarist and former Miles Davis sideman Mike Stern and Grammy Award-winning bassist Richard Bona with his trio at the Jazzclub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, while prog jazz titans Sungazer are at the Starlite next Friday

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6 d. ago PHOTOS: Colours and carnival thrills at London Children's Festival

The London Children's Festival kicked off Friday, featuring carnival rides, bouncy castles, face painting, live music and food.

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9 d. ago Toronto's waterfront will be overrun with sailboats and pirate ships this month

The Toronto waterfront is going to be completely taken over by pirate ships and sailboats this month, but luckily, there's a very fun reason why.If you happen to notice that the Toronto waterfront seems abnormally flooded with tall ships and other large sailboats this month, do not be afraid — Blackbeard and his motley crew haven't arisen from their watery graves to squirrel away the city's riches: it's actually the Toronto Waterfront Festival, back for another season.Taking place at and around Sugar Beach, just off Queens Quay, the festival is a lauded celebration of Toronto's mostly pristine, always breathtaking yet too often underappreciated waterfront with fun activities, live entertainment and festival foods.The real star of the show, though, is the Parade of Sail, which is set to take place on Friday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will see an impressive fleet of historic tall ships take sail.Among the vessels you'll see overtaking...

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2 w. ago Khalid performing free concert in Toronto next week and here's how to get in

Music superstar Khalid is coming to Toronto next week to take part in one of Canada's biggest music festivals.Returning for its 30th year, NXNE features a massive lineup of networking events, pop-up panels, live performances, and more from June 11 to 15.The music festival is also presenting seven-time Grammy-nominated artist Khalid on Thursday, June 12, at Billboard Canada The Stage in Sankofa Square.Khalid is known for his huge hits like "Young Dumb Broke," "Talk," and "Eastside." He has won six Billboard Music Awards and was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2019.His performance at Billboard Canada The Stage in Sankofa Square on June 12 starts at 8 p.m. and is free to attend. NXNE also recommends arriving early to get a good spot.You can also elevate your experience with platinum tickets that are still available online. Canada's most important discovery music festival is also presenting the Bil...

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3 w. ago Toronto festival shutting down street with hundreds of free concerts this summer

Make sure to mark your calendar, because one of Toronto's biggest summer festivals is just around the corner, promising nearly a month full of music, dancing, and concerts — all for free.  The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a three-week-long music festival held each year in July, and is one of Canada's largest free jazz festivals with nearly one million attendees throughout its programs. Each year, the festival highlights internationally acclaimed jazz performers and local talent, including new generation jazz musicians. However, don't let the name fool you, because you can expect to hear a lot more than just jazz, with artists set to play genres spanning from hip hop to house, disco to funk, and ska to salsa. The festival takes place across multiple venues, including Woobine Park and Jimmie Simpson Park, as well as a two-kilometre stretch of Queen Street East during its annual StreetFest, which takes place on July 24 and 25 this ye...

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