Muhtadi Intermational Drumming Festival
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Country and Region | Canada — Ontario |
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Type of Festival | Music |
Location of Festival | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Festival Contact Information | Muhtadi Intermational Drumming Festival |
Festival Description | The Muhtadi International Drumming Festival is a two-day event that celebrates the drum as a global symbol of cultural unity. This free percussion-based event is the largest of its kind in Canada, offering over 30 live performances that represent more than a dozen world cultures, as well as drumming workshops for all tastes and experience levels. |
Festival Dates | June 8 - 9, 2013 |
Festival Links | http://www.muhtadidrumfest.com/ |
Festival Events:
Lineup 2013:
- Alexis Von Kraven (Drumkit)
- Amadou Kienou (Burkina Faso)
- Amara Kante (Ivory Coast)
- Arabesque Drummers (Arabian)
- Archie Alleyne and Kollage
- Baque de Bamba led by Aline Morales (Afro Brazilian)
- Baro Dununba (Traditional West African and Diasporic rhythms)
- BASS ment Sound Crew
- Beyond Sound Empijah
- Creole Drumatix
- Dande Music Showcase (Zimbabwe)
- Dhol Circle
- FND (West African)
- Green Sky Project (Bulgaria/Iran)
- Hummingbird Tassa Group (Trinidad)
- Impact Percussion (Drumline)
- Isshin Daiko (Japan Traditional)
- Joaquin Hidalgo (Cuban)
- Maracatu Mar Aberto (Afro Brazilian)
- Mark Kelso (Drumkit)
- Muhtadi & the World Drummers (West African)
- Njacko Backo & Toumkak Drummers (Cameroon Contemporary African)
- Northern China’s Waist Drum and Dance Group (China)
- Northern Legs Southern Fists (Kung Fu, Dragon and Lion Dance Team)
- Professor Trichy Sankaran (India)
- Riddim Crew Tassa
- Sakwithi Drumming Group (Sri Lanka)
- Samba Elégua (Brazil)
- Samba Kidz
- Samba Squad
- SamulNori Canada (Korea)
- Snooky Tyne Family Band
- Steafán Hannigan (Bodhráns for Modhrans! Celtic)
- T-Dot Batú
- The Shadow Drummers (Aboriginal)
- Tsingory Dance and Music of Madagascar
- Umurisho (Burundi Drummers)
- Wolara Drum & Dance
- YoungPete Alexander (Drumkit)
Programming 2013:
- 50+ Local and nationally touring Master Drummers and Drum Groups on 2 Stages
- Long & McQuade Drum Zone, interactive area to try many different percussion instruments
- 2 Areas with Adult beverages sponsored by Amsterdam, Bacardi Breezers, * 20 Beers with more spirits TBA. Drink responsibly!
- 20+ International Food trucks and vendors Arts, Crafts and Drum booths
- Childrens Area
- Drum Clinics
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Social networks:
- Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/muhtadidrumfest - Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/muhtadidrumming/ - Twitter
https://twitter.com/muhtadidrum
Videos:
- Muhtadi International Drumming Festival Channel
https://www.youtube.com/MIDFDrum
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Practical Info:
Venue:
- Woodbine Park
Lake Shore Blvd. and Cowell Avenue
Toronto, ON
- Hours — 12:00 noon to 8:00pm
Entrance — FREE
Information:
- For additional information on ticketed events, parade of the drums and other festival artists call +01 416 504 DRUM (3786), or visit
http://www.muhtadidrumfest.com
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