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Soundstreams Canada: Cool Drummings

The second edition of Soundstreams’ international percussion festival stars some of Canada’s most gifted musicians and composers alongside world-renowned percussion soloists and ensembles. Watch for Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers; world premieres of new works by Toronto’s Michael Colgrass and Alice Ho; a Latin American evening with Mexico’s Tambuco and American Glen Velez; and the astonishing Nexus ensemble in Terry Riley’s landmark 1960s work In C.—Rick MacMillan
When:
May. 18/08 - May. 24/08
How Much:
$10–$40
Event Phone Number:
416-504-1282
Event Web Site:
http://www.soundstreams.ca
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