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Jazz on the Plaza @BPAC
August 10 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
Jazz on the Plaza is an annual free concert series that showcases the work of emerging and established Canadian musicians in an al fresco setting. This August, come out to BPAC’s outdoor plaza, on the corner of Elgin and Locust Streets, to enjoy the lovely combination of summer weather and beautiful music by some of Canada’s finest artists. With performances of traditional jazz, Haitian soul and funk, Michael Bublé tributes, and more, Jazz on the Plaza offers professional-grade music for everyone and anyone.
BPAC has been pleased to present this beloved concert series to the community for free for the past ten years! We hope to see you there!
Sun, Aug 10, 2pm – 6pm
2pm – Bel & Quinn
Meet Bel and Quinn, two sisters of Haitian origin who are making their mark on the Canadian music scene. Characterizing their sound as a captivating blend of world music (Haiti), soul, jazz and funk, audiences qualify Bel and Quinn’s performances as energetic and moving. The sisters’ voices combine in perfect harmony to bring their unique music to life. Nicknamed the Soul Sisters, the duo sings in English, Creole and French. They have been invited to perform at several festivals including Montreal’s International Festival Nuits d’Afrique, Québec Jazz en Juin and Haiti en Folie.
3:15pm – Moneka Arabic Jazz
“MONEKA ARABIC JAZZ” is a project reflecting Ahmed Moneka’s life and journey in art from Baghdad to Toronto. It showcases melody from his homeland Iraq mixed with African groove and rhythm that he inherited from the Moneka Family. Because his journey brought him now to Toronto, Ahmed is honoured to share this heritage and traditions with local Canadian musicians.
4:30pm – Heather Bambrick
JUNO/ECMA Award-nominated vocalist Heather Bambrick prides herself on being an entertainer through and through – from her skillful, effortless interaction with audiences, her humour and strong story-telling ability (part of her Newfoundland heritage), to her musicianship and variety of material. This is why her concerts have rightfully been described as “Ella Fitzgerald meets Carol Burnett at a Newfoundland kitchen party.”
PRESENTING SPONSOR – Carrie Hughes, Financial Advisor / Edward Jones
Sponsors – SB Partners, Heritage Place Retirement Residence
Community Partner – Burlington Downtown Business Association
Full Event Details and Info – www.burlingtonpac.ca