Alvin and the Jahbutu Band
February 23, 2011
Frontman Alvin Rostant, also known as “Jahbutu” hails from Trinidad. He learnt to play the unique steel pan with his fathers band and then performed as lead panist, vocals and band spokesman for “Amrals Trinidad Cavaliers Steelband” touring USA, Canada, Asia, NZ, and Australia .Since immigrating to Aust he has done countless gigs including Expo 88, Warana, Childers/ Bundaberg/Woodford multicultural festivals and many others, and
continues to perform at V8 Supercar Championships including the mighty Bathurst Races and many more corporate gigs, in fact you name it and Alvins probably played there! Alvin is also the famous “Banana Joe” character, visiting all primary schools with the Qld Arts Council sponsored “Banana Joe Show”. Alvin revels in mentoring keen pan players at home and playing at festivals and corporate gigs Aust wide.
Jorge or “Trix”, as the name suggests is the band comedian, born in NY, but “found” music in Puerto Rico at the age of 10. He was lucky enough to find his “percussion skills” in NY, USA, with the worlds’ premier percussionist Domn Romao, who recorded with Frank Sinatra and others. Trix toured the world with Roberta Flack visiting USA, Europe, South America and Aust. Some Aust artists he has worked with include Tim Finn, Marsha Hines and Tommy Emmanuel. Jorge has performed with the best of the best and remains “the” percussionists in Aust. Having just returned from homeland Peurto Rico he wishes to continue the mission of entertaining the masses! and passing on his skills to the next gen.
Talking Tapa
February 17, 2011
Talking Tapa is a national travelling exhibition presented by Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre, curated by Joan G Winter and toured by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government Program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of Australian cultural material across Australia. This project is also proudly funded by Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund and Brisbane City Council.
Talking Tapa: Pasifika Bark Cloth in Queensland showcases the diversity of Pacific Islander cultural practices, heritage and visual iconography through beaten bark cloth or tapa. The exhibition comprises wall hangings, traditional and contemporary clothing, as well as the tools and implements used to make tapa.
5th Feb: Kashkul Persian concert @ BEMAC
February 3, 2011
Kashkul is an Adelaide-based traditional Persian music ensemble led by Behnoosh Aryanpad (composer and tar player). The group, featuring traditional Iranian instruments and the beautiful vocals of Shiva Aryanpad, performs instrumental and original vocal compositions set to classical and contemporary Persian poetry. Since 2007 Behnoosh and Shiva have collaborated with a small number of Brisbane-based musicians Timothy Johannessen (oud, daf, vocals) and Kelly Dowall (ney). For this performance the group will also be joined by Sunshine Coast-based daf player and vocalist Amir Naderi.
When: 7-9pm Saturday 5th February
Where: BEMAC, Yungaba Hall, 120 Main St Kangaroo Point Cost: $10/$15
Feb 3-5: Festival of Tibet
February 3, 2011
Be inspired by the wisdom and compassion of the Dalai Lama by viewing a photographic exhibition called Man of Compassion and Wisdom: The 14th Dalai Lama’s Journey.Gain a rare insight into the life of His Holiness in the film SUNRISE/SUNSET which documents 24 hours in the life of the Dalai Lama.The popular Mystical TIBET concert with Tenzin Choegyal and the Camerata of St. John’s String Orchestra will thrill audiences with its sublime fusion.For tickets (including Festival package deals) and info please call the Box Office on (07) 3358 8600 or visit www.brisbanepowerhouse.org. http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/
Feb 5th: Dva Raga Space @ Powerhouse
February 3, 2011
Brisbane Powerhouse and BEMAC present: PLANET
February 5th 5pm – 7pm
Dva Raga Space
Do you have a taste for the exotic but can’t afford a world trip? That’s ok. We’re bringing the world to you. Join Linsey Pollack and Tunjii Bier as they host our first Planet of 2011, they will be joined by Taro Terahara and Shen Flindell.
Returning to Australia is brilliant bansuri player from Japan, Taro Terahara (bansuri), accompanied on tabla by Shen Flindell. They will both to take you on a spiritual journey to start the year.
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