Small World Music Presents

GUNDECHA BROTHERS

Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are India's leading exponents of the Dhrupad style, the spiritual heart of Indian classical music. Among of the most internationally active performers of Dhrupad, these dedicated and immensely talented artists have helped to keep this ancient and profound tradition alive; a musical legacy which freshly resonates today amongst yoga and meditation enthusiasts as well as classical music fans.

Small World Music Presents

YOSHIDA BROTHERS

Superstars in their native Japan, young Tsugaru-shamisen virtuosos Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida have effected nothing short of a cultural revolution with a muscular reinvention of the ancient three-stringed instrument, giving it the fiery passion of a rock 'n roll guitar.

By coaxing startlingly vivid sounds out of their timeless instruments, they have reinvigorated Tsugaru-shamisen for a new generation, incorporating elements of jazz, American folk, pop, Latin music, blues and more into their unique musical tapestry.

Billy Bragg in Concert

Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with Toronto Downtown Jazz (TDJ) and The Other Operation present legendary UK singer-songwriter Billy Bragg!

Considered "a national treasure" in his native England, Billy Bragg has long been a cult hero in North America, releasing celebrated solo records and recording with everyone from Wilco to Less Than Jake. In his two and a half decades of carrying the torch, Bragg has melded the folksy populism of Woody Guthrie with the anger and indignation of the Clash, and both are perfectly encapsulated on his Anti-Records debut Mr. Love and Justice.

With the opening track "I Keep Faith", Bragg’s songs of social justice never lose sight of the power of personal relationships- the ones that can hold us together and bring about the kind of redemption that outstrips even the greatest political movements. Mr. Love and Justice is classic Bragg: mercilessly perceptive, yet hauntingly personal in the manner of their storytelling.

Mr. Love and Justice will be released on April 22.

www.mrloveandjustice.net

8pm
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Opening Act To Be Announced

231 Queens Quay West

Tickets $30 advance
$35 day of performance
Harbourfront Centre Box Office | 416.973.4000

TDJ, producers of the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival will take over the city for 10 days this summer from June 20 to June 29. Festival details are to be announced on April 21. Please visit www.torontojazz.com for more information.

Art of Time Ensemble
The Songbook II

A program of contemporary popular songs arranged by some of the most accomplished Canadian composers and arrangers from the worlds of pop, jazz & classical music. The songs will be chosen by the singers and arranged for a mixed ensemble of classical and jazz/pop musicians that will include Phil Dwyer (sax), Rob Piltch (guitar), Steven Sitarski (violin) & Andrew Burashko (piano).

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