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Laura Fernandez

Lightsweetcrude

The ragas of North India are the musical 'fossil fuel' for this cutting edge Toronto-based instrumental project. This ancient fuel has been injected into the modern 'engine' of psychedelic laptop rock, and the group's extended improvisations and ambient excursions are constantly pushing the music's miles-per-gallon potential. This blend of Indian Classical music with modern sounds and production certainly evokes the experimental spirit of '60s and '70s psychedelic culture, as do the oil-based liquid light projections that frame the band's performances.... lightsweetcrude's Listen To The Colour began as a studio project helmed by Toronto producer/engineer Jason Steidman (Canadian Brass, Sarah Slean, Brubeck and Braid), whose first significant encounter with Indian music began a journey and quest for knowledge that has lasted many years, and is ongoing

The Battle of Santiago

(Toronto, On) - The Battle of Santiago is a performance battle between strong Latin rhythms and deeply cultured Canadian influences, pushed into an improvisational post-Afro-Cuban- rock theatre. The members of The Battle of Santiago have backed up a diverse array of artists - from Oscar Peterson and Tito Puente to I Mother Earth, and have schooled at the top jazz schools in Canada along with being in-demand producers. These guys know music. The Battle of Santiago began in Spring 2010, and it was apparent from the start that this was not going to be your usual band. By combining bass, saxophone, flute and percussion, the band’s philosophy is to capture each musicians own personal sound and style; with complete freedom to express themselves through individual and improvisational creativity allowing an organic growth and natural arrangement of each composition. The seeds of The Battle of Santiago were planted in the early 2000’s, when Michael Owen (bass), Michael Butler (saxophone) and Daniel Mansilla (lead percussion), performed, in different combinations with Avenue One and All I See Is Red

Hennie Bekker

HENNIE BEKKER ~ A LIFELONG JOURNEY OF TIMELESS MUSICAL EXPRESSION The musical genius of Hennie Bekker deeply reflects the diverse facets of New Age Music with the release of his newest album entitled Spectrum - An Anthology of Relaxing Instrumental Music. Spectrum encompasses some of Bekker’s most significant instrumental works, embodying a melodic array of various musical genres. This epic compilation truly showcases Bekker’s strength as a multi- genre artist, featuring fourteen soothing tracks from eleven of his memorable New Age inspired albums. From echoing soundscapes of the mystical African jungle, to romantic piano and modern ambient sounds, Spectrum shines as a colorful celebration of Bekker’s lifelong journey of timeless musical expression. Hennie Bekker is an award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musician, master composer and arranger whose international career spans decades, cultures, generations and genres

Michel DeQuevedo

Born: December 23, 1971

Michel DeQuevedo With 30+ years of performing and 20+ years of teaching experience Michel DeQuevedo arrived to Canada from Mexico City in 2005. He started playing percussion at the age of 8. After taking several early music education courses he attended Mexico City's Escuela Superior de Musica and Academia de Musica Fermatta (which was, at the time, affiliated with Berklee College of Music) He is a singer-songwriter and plays percussions, drum kit, guitar and bass. In Mexico, Michel was a recording and/or performing percussionist/drummer for several Mexican bands and artists including multi Grammy Award winner Julieta Venegas (BMG), multi Grammy Award winner Molotov (Universal), La Lupita (BMG), Pulpo (Sony Music) and more, and participated in many concerts and TV shows as a supporting musician for many artists and singers. He was part of the band “El Son y la Rumba” where he shared stage with the internationally acclaimed trumpeter Luis Gasca (Count Basie, Woody Herman, Mongo Santamaria, Herbie Hancock, Janis Joplin, Santana, etc) and recorded the soundtrack for the Academy Award winner Gabrielle Salvatore’s movie “Puerto Escondido” He has toured U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Chile, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Since moving to Toronto in July 2005, Michel has played and/or recorded with some of the best artists in Canada, including Juno Award Winner Walk off the Earth, Juno Award Winner Richard Underhill, Juno Award Winner Quique Escamilla, The Eric St- Laurent Trio, Lady Son, The LMT Connection, Random Order and many more. He has played in Toronto’s best venues such as Massey Hall, Roy Thompson Hall, The Opera House, The Rex Hotel, Lula Lounge, The Reservoir Lounge, etc

Eric St-Laurent

Playing the compositions of guitarist, Eric St-Laurent, and joined by the unique and highly virtuosic rhythm section of Jordan O'Connor (double bass) and Michel DeQuevedo (percussion), the trio creates joy, excitement - and a few other emotions that simply haven't been named yet. At the heart of it; Afro-Cuban rhythms combined with jazz openness and blues sensibilities that give way to lyrical melodies and infectious grooves and riffs.

Their live show leads the audience on a musical foray as rich and diverse as the the city they live in. The arrangements are transparent, the mood is intimate and the songs, uplifting

Emily Sun

Born: January 14

SHIH- HAN (Emily) SUN (violinist) [email protected] A native of Taiwan, Emily began her study of violin at the age of seven. She comes from a family of music. In 1998 she was awarded a full scholarship at the Chinese Culture University. In 1999, she moved to Canada where she met Sydney Humphreys, who greatly influenced her musical training. She has studied with Yahonaton Berick, Mark Gothoni and currently with Denise Lupien. In 2003, Emily received a Bachelor of Music in Performance (with distinction) and in 2005 a Master of Music in Performance -- both from McGill University

Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley

As the venerable jazz and blues, bible DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE said about Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley "It's a rare and good thing when two talented performers join forces". Audiences, critics, and blues lovers all over North America and Europe seem to agree. Diana Braithwaite is a descendant of the Wellington County pioneers in Canada. With roots in Florida, Diana’s ancestors escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad and lived for four generations in Wellington County, the first African-Canadian pioneer settlement in Ontario. Diana combines elements from Nina Simone, Esther Phillips, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and others to create her unique, authentic jazz and blues style

Ken McDonald

Born: July 16, 1985

Ken is a hard hitting bassist and an evocative composer. Born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Ken’s musical career came to life when he moved to Toronto and started studying at York University, where he completed his BFA in 2007 and his MA in 2010. During that time Ken studied privately with Artie Roth, Roy Patterson, David Mott, Larry Grenadier and Andrew Downing. In 2008 released his debut album, “The Master Plan” which was followed by an Eastern Canada tour in 2009. In February of 2011 Ken released release his second CD as a leader, entitled “Pay What You Can” which has reached critical acclaim and lead to an Ontario tour

Gordon Hyland

Born: February 5, 1981

As a young boy, Gordon Hyland loved cars and computers, and wanted to be an aerospace engineer when he grew up. That dream was pushed aside, however, in his mid teens as he found himself irresistibly drawn into the world of music after discovering his grandfather’s record collection - and the siren songs of Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Duke Ellington, Count Basie - as well as winning an unexpected opportunity to go on a junior high band trip to Japan. Since then, with his trusty tenor saxophone in hand, Hyland pursued the music life diligently, ultimately obtaining both a Bachelors in Fine Arts and in Music (Concordia and University of Toronto), as well as a Masters in Jazz Performance (U of T) with a focus on saxophone and electronics