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South Asian Musicians Tuning Up In Time For JUNOS
desiFEST presents the first ever South Asian concert showcase as part of JunoFest
WHAT: desiFEST concert series in association with JunoFest
WHERE: COURTHOUSE, Toronto, Ontario
WHEN: MARCH 25, 2011 (Doors open @ 10 PM, Tickets $20)
www.desifest.ca
The JUNOS are coming! And before the annual Canadian music awards show stops here in Toronto on Sunday March 27, 2011 there is always a wonderful milieu of performances leading up to music’s biggest night aptly named JunoFest.
This time, for the first time ever, there is a South Asian showcase as part of JunoFest desiFEST presents a fabulous lineup to take place on March 25, 2011 at the Courthouse lounge in Toronto, presented by Luv to Bhang.
Featured Canadian artists include rap artist Blitzkrieg (a two time Asian Music Award nominee and title holder of 4 top ten singles on the BBC Asian Network) ; R&B singer Deesha (2007JUNO Nominee for R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year with her debut album Life Less Ordinary) ; and Pakistani folk artist Ef-Khan. UK bhangra superstars Juggy D and H-Dhami, frequent collaborators and tour mates with a variety of South Asian Canadian artists, will also be joining the all-star lineup.
In their latest press release, Sathish Bala, CEO and Founder of desiFEST enthused “The JUNO’s celebrate the best in Canadian music and for desiFEST to be partnered with JunoFest for this South Asian showcase is an incredible step forward.” He added, “This showcase is part of our desiFEST Concert Series, aimed at showcasing the growing talented musicians within the South Asian community, and we hope to continue this new relationship with JunoFest for many years to come.”
So crank up your tunes, and gather your friends to take in this unique night out in time to celebrate The JUNOS!
Feature Image: www.mybindi.com
Source: desifest.ca, linkedIn, deeshamusic.com, and desihiphop4life.blogspot.com
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