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VANABASO - VANcouver Afro Beat All-Star Orchestra

This all-star line-up of some of Vancouver's best musicians lays down thundering afro-beat and funk grooves that will make you shake your booty like never before!

We're going to mix Afro-Beat and Afro Funk in the style of Antibalas and Fela Kuti with a bit of Rap and Freestyling to create an exciting night of dancing and fun. 

The band features: Gord Grdina and Daryl Jahnke on guitars; Jacob Aginsky on keys; Jack Duncan and Liam MacDonald on percussion; Sam Shoicet on bass; Tim Proznick on drums; John Korsrud and Kent Wallace on trumpets; Dave Say, Chad Makela and Bill Runge on saxes; Melissa Hubert on flute;  MC Siege Equil on vocals

June 19 & 20, 2010
Rio Tinto Alcan
Dragonboat Festival

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