OKAN – Afro-Cuban Jazz & Roots

Women-led group OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, bravery and love. About this Event https://www.vlacc.ca/events/6468/ $15 ADVANCE / $20 AT THE DOOR. Tickets are general admission on a first come first serve basis. 19+ Date And Time Sun, July 21, 2019, 8:00 PM PDT Doors at 7:00 PM Location St James Community Square 3214 W 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2 link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okan-afro-cuban-roots-jazz-tickets-63338758933 OKAN Features Elizabeth Rodriguez – violin and vocals Magdelys Savigne – percussion and vocals Miguel de Armas – piano Roberto Riveron – bass Frank Martinez – drums Taking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN co-leaders, composers and multi-instrumentalists Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne bring a fresh perspective to Latin and world jazz fusion through their powerful harmonies, incredible musicianship and potent lyrical content. Born in Havana, Cuba, Elizabeth Rodriguez is a classically trained violinist who served as concertmaster for Havana’s Youth Orchestra. Magdelys Savigne hails from Santiago de Cuba and graduated with honours in orchestral percussion from Havana’s University of the Arts. Both are JUNO-nominees for their work with Battle of Santiago and Grammy-nominees for their contributions to Jane Bunnett and Maqueque of which they are former members. Backed by founding and long-time members of NG La Banda, Cubanismo, Klimax and Hilario Duran quartet, OKAN makes their Vancouver debut as part of their first tour on Western Canada On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf4R_MQ9Rz4