World Music and Jazz Series

To continue its dedication to promoting the arts, Sunfest puts on its paid-admission World Music & Jazz Concert Series, which runs year-round.

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Performances take place at Aeolian Performing Arts Centre and several other Downtown London venues, including The Hilton Grand Ballroom. With a focus on world music & jazz, the series has introduced Southwestern Ontario audiences to a who’s who of Canadian and international performers. Sunfest consistently delivers with the international talents it presents and will continue to bring exotic rhythms to London to be experienced by all!

Laila Biali

February 9, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $25 Advance/$30 Door

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Laila Biali is fast becoming the new face of contemporary jazz. From touring with Suzanne Vega, Chris Botti and Paula Cole to recording with and supporting Sting on his If On a Winter's Night DVD and tour, her resume precedes her.

http://www.lailabiali.com/

Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko Drumming Group

February 17, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $20 Advance/$25 Door

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With its vast array of Japanese taiko (drums), gongs, bells, wooden clappers, shakers and bamboo flutes, Toronto-based Nagata Shachu (formerly Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble) has been enthralling audiences around the globe since 1998.

http://www.nagatashachu.com/

Genticorum

March 22, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $20 Advance/$25 Door

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Genticorum has become one of the most sought after proponents of Québécois music, having performed and toured in over 15 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

http://www.genticorum.com/

Caladh Nua, direct from Ireland

March 25, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $22 Advance/$25 Door

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Like many of the great Irish traditional bands, Caladh Nua formed simply as a result of a handful of stellar musicians crossing paths, forging a special connection and then wanting to share their vibe with a global audience.

http://www.caladhnua.com/

Ensemble Vivant with Dave Young

March 30, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $25 Advance/$30 Door

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For more than 20 years, Ensemble Vivant has been performing to sold-out houses across North America and Europe.

http://www.ensemblevivant.com

Bombino, direct from Niger

April 13, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $25 Advance/$30 Door

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For centuries, the desert town of Agadez has served as a converging point for the great camel caravans driven by the Tuareg that link West Africa with North Africa and the Mediterranean.

http://www.cumbancha.com/welcome.php

The Outside Track

April 14, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Aeolian Performing Arts Centre - $20 Advance/$25 Door

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A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track's marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world.

http://www.theoutsidetrack.com/