THE 2009 LINE UP

2009 Fusion Festival line-up & bios.pdf 

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS WORLD MUSIC STAGE

2010 CELEBRATION STAGE 

CHEVRON PAVILION STAGE

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2009
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS WORLD MUSIC STAGE

	PAVLO, RIK EMMETT AND OSCAR LOPEZ  9:00 pm For the first time ever, Pavlo, Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez collaborate to form an acoustic trio of passionate, fiery guitars. These gentlemen have forged brilliant independent careers, garnering awards and winning the hearts of their respective fans, as well as international accolades and critical praise for their individual work. Website  MySpace
	ALEX CUBA 8:00 pm Cuban soul rocker Alex Cuba’s sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. The two-time Juno-Award winning Cuban-Canadian recently topped the iTunes U.S. Latino charts with "Agua del Pozo" (#1 Tropical) and with his "Live From Soho" set (#1 Alternativo, #3 track Si Pero No). Website  MySpace
	TROPICANA 7:00 pm Large fun-loving powerhouse Mexican salsa band that is sure to get you moving! MySpace
	JON AND ROY 6:00 pm Based in Victoria, Jon and Roy perform groovy folk tunes which are attracting new audiences from around the world. Their recent radio successes have opened many new doors for this progressive new group. Website
	STIMMHORN 5:00 pm At the beginning, there is the alpenhorn. Then, there are the first few overtones. Bizarre sounds are generated before images of the sublime world of mountains. Stimmhorn invent acoustic voyages between traditional and experimental worlds of sound. Website
	MUSIC OF "GRACE JONG EUN LEE" - CENTRE FOR KAYAGUM PERFORMING ARTS 4:00 pm Grace Jong Eun Lee is a distinguished composer and a performer dedicated to inter-culturalism. Her compositions reflect a combination of Korean, Chinese (Erhu) and Western instruments (flute, clarinet, piano, string and percussion). Grace will be performing on the Kayagum (Korean Zither), one of the best known traditional Korean instruments. Website
	STEVE DAWSON AND FRIENDS 3:00 pm Steve is an accomplished Canadian guitarist and multi-instrumentalist specializing in slide and fingerstyle guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, banjo and other stringed intsruments. Website
	FIRST NATIONS FEATURE PERFORMANCE 1:00 pm Features an amazing presentation of artists including Nadine Gagne, Drum Groups 6455 and Painted Pony, Dancers Wild Moccasins, PD Chalifoux, Curtis Aheakew and Metis Jiggers. YouTube

2010 CELEBRATION STAGE

	DESTINEAK WITH WEST COAST CONTORTION  7:30 pm Arguably the most unique musical outfit in Vancouver, Destineak is Christina Sing and Bobby James, two souls hell-bent on writing and performing fresh, electronic music permeated with vocal hooks and infectious beats. A feast for the senses, these two arrive with a performance complete with live drums, vocals, keys, and visuals synced to every beat. Website  MySpace
	ACHÉ BRASIL 6:30 pm Equal parts dance, music and spectacle, Aché Brasil has played to enthusiastic audiences and critical acclaim from Toronto to Whitehorse and USA. The dancers, musicians and performers of Aché Brasil exhibit a rare combination of authenticity and excellence in their work, which is presently unmatched in North America. Website YouTube
	GEORGE LEACH 5:30 pm George Leach is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who performs his original compositions with his own distinctive and unpredictable style. He is the winner of Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for Best Male and Best Rock Album. MySpace
	POLONEZ 4:30 pm For over 100 active members Polish folk dance is not only an interesting and dynamic hobby, but it also enriches the lives of the dancers and their audience. They have become an integral part of Vancouver’s artistic and cultural stage as well as Vancouver’s Polish cultural ambassador.
	GRUPO FOLCORICO CHAMARRITA DO PICO 3:30 pm Wonderful Portuguese dance group whose goal is to introduce the Azorean/Portuguese culture into the BC society.
	EZEADI ONUKWULU AND ONE HUMAN RACE 2:30 pm Ezeadi, originally from Nigeria, is an innovator, motivator and instigator in the African/World music scene. He has produced hundreds of events for charity and his music, based on traditional Igbo rhythms, evokes the spirit of highlife and afro beat with a splash of funk, jazz, blues and reggae. His African Show on CiTR 101.9 FM and his contribution to world music in BC is legendary. MySpace
	YORO NOUKOUSSI 1:30 pm Yoro Noukoussi, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and sound engineer was born in North Benin, Africa to the Chief of the Wama People. He learned the art of storytelling and drumming from his family, and has mastered the rhythms of the talking drum (donga), congas (kokomba), and djembe. MySpace
	RUSSIAN DANCERS 12:30 pm Traditional Russian dance group performs spirited high-energy dances.
	PANACEA 11:30 am Steel Drums, saxophone and jazz influenced Calypso style music. Website

CHEVRON PAVILION STAGE

	MASABO AND FRIENDS 8:00 pm This special African performance combines the musicians and songs of two distinct wonderful groups to deliver a fusion of West African music and contemporary sounds.  Website
	ROYAL CANADIAN THEATRE CO. 7:15 pm Keeping the centuries-old art of panto alive, the Royal Canadian Theatre Co. will present a unique theatre performance. Website
	DAL HOTHI & THE HEADLINES 6:15 pm Surrey’s Dal Hothi & The Headlines mix high-energy bhangra beats from India with familiar pop-rock songs, done with guitars (Beau Simpson, Terry Gage), bass (Tom Zillich) and drums (Mike Schmidt). Dance and sing along to the dhol-fuelled groove. Website
	REZONANS 5:15 pm Polish Jazz Rock Band from Surrey performs original music and enlightened covers.
	ALEX ALEGRIA AND HIS MARACHI BAND 4:15 pm Alex Alegría was born in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca in southern México. After studying arts in Acapulco, he moved to Canada to pursue his dreams as a singer/songwriter. Since that time, Alex has performed extensively around the Lower Mainland and has toured BC and Alberta bringing his traditional and uplifting music to diverse audiences across western Canada. Website
	MUKUTANO 3:15 pm Mukutano Singing and Drumming Society performs Caribbean and African folk songs.  Website
	SHIRIKA 2:15 pm East African drummers and singers perform a fusion of traditional and contemporary songs which move the soul.
	INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM BALI ISLAND 1:15 pm Life in Bali is always related to "Tri Hita Karana" or a tripartite concept that includes the spiritual relationship between man, God and the environment. The rapid growth of development in tourism has influenced Bali tradition and lifestyle. Interestingly, Balinese culture is still as what it was, growing along with globalization. It is the Balinese civilization that makes the island different from other destinations.
	UKRANIAN DULCIMER ENSEMBLE 12:15 pm Originating in the Middle East, the Dulcimer has 120 to 144 strings and is played with specially made wooden hammers. In 1999, the "Ukrainian Dulcimer Ensemble" was formed and features multiple instruments including Fiddle, Accordion, Mandolin, Guitar and Harmonica to accompany the Dulicmer. They have performed at Ukrainian festivals in Vegreville, AB, Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Surrey and Seattle Folk Life. The group continues to entertain enthusiastic crowds and have touched the lives of many.
	COUNTRY FUSION 11:15 am Music-loving Surrey seniors are certain to entertain with their fun, bluegrass sounds.