Experience the electrifying sounds of @tamarilana & @ventanasmusic - a Toronto based ensemble blending Flamenco, Greek, Turkish, Sephardic, Balkan, and Mediterranean traditions into one unforgettable performance. đ¶
Join us tomorrow at the Aurora Cultural Centre for an evening of soulful melodies, and music that crosses borders. Tickets available now through the link in bio! đ«
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Join us at 7:00pm on July 8th at the Collingwood Amphitheatre for a pay-what-you-can (or by donation) concert đżđ¶
Taking the stage: Tamar Ilana & Ventanas ⊠a Toronto-based ensemble blending Flamenco, Sephardic, and Balkan sounds into one high-energy, cross-cultural performance. With music in 20+ languages and a rich mix of instruments, expect soulful vocals, fiery dance, and a truly global vibe. đđ„
Bring a friend, bring a chair, and soak in the music âš
This event is supported by the Town of Collingwood, we thank the team for helping make events like this possible and accessible to everyoneđ
Prepare to be transported đâš
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas ignite the ACC stage, blending over 20 languages, global rhythms, and a whirlwind of movement and emotion. From flamenco fire to Balkan pulse, Mediterranean love songs to soaring improvisation. Itâs a journey across borders, cultures, and time.
đ Saturday, May 9 âą 7:30 PM
đDavide De Simone Performance Hall, Aurora Town Square
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With an uncanny ability to create moments and build emotion into song, @heytimbaker has arrived as one of Canadaâs most profound and celebrated songwriters. Together with his band, Tim Baker and All Hands take the audience on a rollercoaster ride through Timâs extensive body of music. Join Tim and the band as he closes out the night on Thursday, July 30th.
The perfect soundtrack to a hot Summer night, @tamarilana and @ventanasmusic bring you on a journey through the world musics of Mediterranean and Eastern European traditions. Appearing at Makinâ Waves on Thursday, July 23rd, Ventanas will have you moving with their infectious rhythms, compelling musicianship, and the captivating aura that Tamar Ilana elicits with voice and dance.
Makinâ Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union is produced by @cbrmgov and made possible by contributions from @nsgov and @cdn.heritage and partnerships from @sydneycreditunion , @protocase , and @capebretonbeverages .
Design by @artbyraysmith .
đąFriday, May 1đą
đ¶Tamar Ilana & Ventanasđ¶
â°Doors @ 6:45, Show at 7:30
đEmmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport Rd W, Waterloo
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a Toronto-based band that performs original and traditional material in over 20 languages, weaving in and out of fiery Flamenco dance and music, Greek, Turkish and Sephardic love songs, upbeat Bulgarian dance tunes, and lyrical original melodies, while leading captive audiences through windows into other lands, times and cultures. Lead singer Tamar Ilana's powerful vocals, honed through a lifetime of performing internationally, evoke deep emotions. Add to this the intensity of Flamenco guitar and dance, the excitement of Middle Eastern darbuka, the soulful sounds of Greek oud and baglama, the haunting sounds of classical violin and contrabass, and the flare of Jazz improvisation and you have one unforgettable show full of music, dance and inspiration.
Tamar Ilana is Ashkenazi Jewish and a member of Pasqua First Nation (Treaty 4 Territory, SK) with some Scottish and Roma-Romanian ancestry mixed in. She grew up on the road performing and traveling with her ethnomusicologist mother, Dr. Judith Cohen, which deeply influenced her life and career. The members of Ventanas are from various backgrounds (including Greek, Italian, French Canadian, Indian) and all grew up playing music and performing since they were children. The project originally formed in 2011 when Tamar moved back to Toronto from Seville, where she had been living and studying Flamenco. Ventanas, meaning âwindowsâ in Spanish, merges the membersâ musical and cultural backgrounds together, creating their own sound which in turn reflects the sound of their city, Toronto.
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