Turner Music Welcomes……

TME is pleased to announce the following additions to the fold. Watch out for these fine artists at venues, Festivals and corporate/private
events throughout BC, across Canada and around the world in the days to come!

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Tambura Rasa in association with  Turner Music and Events presents:

Kamanala Dance!
Tambura Rasa
CD Release Event

Friday, April 11, 2008

Wise Hall
1882 Adanac St, Vancouver

You are invited to come to the release of Kamanala, a celebration of, and love for World Cultures, Music and Dance. Tambura Rasa in association with Turner Music and Events are pleased to present “Kamanala Dance” at Wise Hall, Friday Apr 11th.

Enjoy exotic food and chai tea from East is East Restaurant/Chai Gallery throughout the evening, while enjoying the sights and sounds from centuries past.

7:30 pm  ~    Doors open
Food & chai tea service begins and will be available throughout the evening.
Bar beverages also available.

8:30 pm  ~    Special Guest Act - Pepe Danza w/ Guest

10:00 pm  ~ Flamenco, Belly & Salsa Dance Show

11:00 pm  ~ Tambura Rasa

Adv tix $17 at tamburarasa.com, Zulu & Highlife Records and Sophia Books
$20 at the door.

KAMANALA  featuring:

	TAMBURA RASA Bring you a multicultural mix from the Mediterranean and beyond with a dynamic signature blend of Gypsy violin, Flamenco guitar, African percussion and Middle Eastern rhythms. Join Ivan Tucakov (guitar), Pepe Danza (percussion), Mike Fraser (violin), Mike Michalkow (drums), John Bews (bass), as they serve up an odyssey through the great musical passions of ancient and present-day folk-cultures.
	FLAMENCO AND BELLY DANCE SHOW Enjoy Flamenco dancer Karen and belly dancer Leah as they merge their dances to Tambura Rasa’s Flamenco and Middle Eastern set. Karen Pitkethly – Flamenco Dancer Karen has trained intensively in ballet, contemporary, and flamenco dance. She has been performing professionally for over ten years. Some performance include: Vancouver Opera’s production of “Carmen”, Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, featured soloist in Flamenco Festivals throughout Vancouver. She is also co-director and owner of “Aurora Dance” performing “brio” – a fresh approach to flamenco dance. Leah – Belly Dancer Leah has been dancing since she was a child. Starting out with Ballet and later discovering Belly Dance in her teens. Inspired by the earthy rhythms and hauntingmelodies of Middle Eastern music, Leah will transport you to the intoxicating world of the Middle East. Luis Gutierrez – Salsa Show Luifer/Luis was born in Venezuela , a country of Salsa. In 1995 Luifer began to share his passion for Salsa by teaching his own personal style, which he calls 'romantic Salsa'. Luis has been dancing Salsa and others Latin dances for over 20 years and taught it since 1995 in the Vancouver Area, and has spread his style in clubs worldwide. Luis has developed his personal style and form of this dance by traveling and dancing around the world.

Turner Music Special Announcements…

HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL TOUR: SUNDAY, FEB 8 – MONDAY, FEB 16, 2009

Learn about Cuba and experience the world’s best jazz on the Havana Jazz Festival Tour. Since 1984, the big names of world jazz have taken to the Havana Jazz Festival stage, including the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Charlie Haden and Chucho Valdes (2008 festival president).

The program has been designed for first time visitors to get to know Cuba while experiencing the best of Cuban and international jazz. During the tour, you'll attend the gala opening ceremony at the Karl Marx Theatre and the closing ceremony on February 17. Tour members will stay at the Hotel Riviera, official accommodations for the festival, offering numerous opportunities to rub shoulders with Cuban and world jazz greats.

click here to read more about the exciting Havana Jazz Festival Tour

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Van Django




Tango Paradiso

The Shirleys

Turner Music and The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club are pleased to announce “Turner Thursdays,” a monthly event taking place showcasing the diversity of Turner Music’s artists. Jazz, Blues, World Music and more!

March 23 - Tango Paradiso
                   West Coast Music Award Nominees!
                   Tango, Jazz and New Music
Tango Paradiso captures the drama of a musical form that began in the bordellos and bars of Argentina. Performing traditional and post modern tango uniquely and passionately, from tango classics to original compositions and arrangements, Tango Paradiso’s sound is fresh and compelling, entrancing audiences and critics alike. The group readily mixes Tango, Jazz and modern Classical music into a potent blend.

April 17 – The Shirleys
                  All Female A Capella Septet. Inspired by Sweet Honey in the Rock and Zap
Mama!

May 15 - Astrid
                Bossa, Pop, Jazz and Chill with Smooth Vocals

June 19 – Santa Lucia
                  Young, fresh mix of Latin Rock, West Coast Funk and Cuban Groove

All shows 8:30 PM/Doors 7PM
Tickets $10 at the door
All entrees 2 for 1 on Turner Thursdays!

All of Cellar Live's releases have received fabulous reviews and the label has established itself as one of the country's finest producers of jazz music.

Check out the Cellar and Cellar Live's websites!

Turner Music and Events is excited to announce that we have joined forces with the good and fine people at Urban Mixer. Together we will be spreading the word regarding upcoming special events involving Turner Music artists as well as details on how you can attend and become involved in UM events.

The Urban Mixer is the go-to social group for active, urban professionals in Vancouver. We are all about the In places to go Out. We're here for you, baby.

From after work to after parties, Urban Mixer makes it easy to meet up, hook up, or hang out. Bring a posse or fly solo; you're always welcome @ Urban Mixers, select days from 5:00 PM onwards. More on Urban Mixer at vancouver.urbanmixer.com

Turner Music and Events artists appearing March - May 2008
 

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Delhi 2 Dublin A Wildly Contemporary High Energy Blend of Celtic and Punjabi Music	Shona Le Motte Juno Award Winner! Dynamic Celtic/Pop Fiddler and Vocalist
Mar 13 - Temple Bar, Los Angeles, CA Mar 15 - The Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA Mar 21 - Wild at Art Festival, Squamish, BC Mar 28 - Pacific Contact, Vancouver, BC Mar 29 - Roberts Creek Hall, Roberts Creek, BC Apr 15 - UBC Multiculturalism Lecture, Vancouver, BC Apr 19 - Harvest the Fun, Bell Centre, Surrey, BC	Mar 15 - Irish Heritage Society, Vancouver, BC Apr 26 - Treasure Cove Showroom, Prince George, BC
South Asian Arts / Footedge Dance Company Duo Bhangra and All Girls Bolly Troupe! Vancouver’s premier South Asian Dance squad.	Rich Hope 2006 Western Canadian Music Award Nominee Insanely energetic Blues-Rock with Jaggeresque swagger & Southern Twang
Mar 21 - Wild at Art Festival, Squamish, BC	Mar 22 - Wild at Art Festival, Squamish, BC
Cousin Harley Western Canada's Premier Rockabilly and Roots Band	Santa Lucia Young, fresh mix of Latin Rock, West Coast Funk and Cuban Groove
Mar 22 - Wild at Art Festival, Squamish, BC	Mar 22 - Wild at Art Festival, Squamish, BC
Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars Hot and spicy! Cajun-infused rockin’ roots & blues.	Jodi Proznick Cellar Live Recording Artist Multi-Award Winning Jazz Bassist
Mar 28 and 29 - Dream Café, Penticton, BC Apr 11 and 12 - Treasure Cove Ballroom, Prince George, BC	Apr 13 - Art Spring, Salt Spring Island, BC
Zapato Negro 2007 West Coast Music Award Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Recording Global Blend of Afro-Caribbean Rhythms & Jazz
May 25 - Pender Harbour Music School, Pender Harbour, BC

Coastal Jazz and Blues Society has announced a number of shows during the 2008 Vancouver International Jazz Festival including Herbie Hancock, Pink Martini, Dave Brubeck and Wynton Marsalis.

Please visit the Coastal Jazz Website at http://coastaljazz.ca/.

To keep in touch with CJBS, why not get on their email list! Just click HERE