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	*Rise Up For Haiti - Benefit Concert* Remesha Drums (Burundi Drummers) http://www.myspace.com/remeshadrumscanada Remesha Drums is a percussion ensemble originally from Burundi, now based in Ottawa since 2001. The members of Remesha drums have been playing Ingoma (Drums) since they were young boys. Traditionally drummers like Remesha are a part of ceremonies such as birth, Umuganuro (sorghum harvest) and coronation of the Mwami (Kings). The drums are made from hollowed tree trunks Umuvungangoma covered with cow's skins. Drums called Karyenda are sacred in Burundi, and represent the Mwami fertility and regeneration. In addition to the central drum called inkiranya, there are Amashako drums which provide a continuous beat, and Ibishikizo drums, which follow the rhythm established by the inkiranya. The members of the ensemble take turns playing the Inkiranya, dancing, resting, and playing the other drums, rotating throughout the show without interruptions. At the start of their performance, the drummers enter balancing the heavy drums on their heads while singing and playing. There are some extra members who carry ornamental spears and shields and lead the procession with their dance. They then perform a series of rhythms, some accompanied by song, and exit the stage the same way, carrying the drums on their heads and playing. While they are drumming, Remesha drummers are spiritually animated by the sacred drum and the sound coming out of it. The drums feed the souls of the drummers and the drummers feed the souls of many to create a communion of the three. Drum, drummers and listeners. Such is the power that Remesha drums bring with them everywhere they go. Remesha drums also plan to teach the children of other cultures how to drum. Nadine Banville http://www.reverbnation.com/nadinebanville Nadine grew up in a musical family, her father an avid guitar player with a huge passion for Jazz and Blues. From a young age, Nadine was exposed to that music daily. Within her, grew a love for the old school musical stylings, from the Roaring Twenties to the late 50s - the Broadway musicals, the clothing, the movies and especially the Jazz. Some of her favourite artists are Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Marilyn Monroe and Liza Minelli. Singing is her biggest passion among drawing and painting. She has been performing in numerous venues for the last 4 years. Her goal is to give everyone the chance to time travel in a moment of a song. Nadine Banville a grandi dans une famille musicale, son père est un guitariste passionné du Jazz et du Blues. Depuis son jeune âge, Nadine a été exposée à ce style de musique dans la vie de tous les jours, elle a ainsi développé une passion pour tout ce qui touche l'époque des Années folles jusqu'à la fin des années 50: les comédies musicales de Broadway, le style vestimentaire, les films et surtout la musique Jazz. Ses artistes préférés sont Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Marilyn Monroe et Liza Minelli. Chanter est une de ses plus grandes passions, le dessin et la peinture font également partie de ses talents. Elle s'est produite devant le public à divers endroits au cours des quatre dernières années. Le but de Nadine est d'évoquer le passé au moyen d'une chanson pour donner à tous l'illusion de voyager dans le temps. Mic Check http://www.myspace.com/miccheck819 Born in Brussels, Belgium, and of African origin, Mic Check moved to Ottawa in the early 90’s. While Hip Hop/Rap was dominating the US charts, France was clearly introducing new French Hip Hop/Rap artists to the world. Mic Check developed a love for urban music. It is while listening without prejudices to the English-speaking and French-speaking rap that he developed his own talent. While evolving in a bilingual environment dominated by the English, he realized that he must break through the linguistic and social barriers. For Mic Check music is a universal language that is mastered with fineness. This fine mastery of rhythm texts has a tendency to surprise the listeners, as much by his energetic flow than by the eloquent words. Mic Check’s ease with the microphone opened the doors to several transmissions of radio air time, as much in Ottawa as Montreal. Mic Check has often had to give retorts to various local rappers at the time of improvised sessions of ''freestyle'' in the broadcast transmission of French-speaking rap rhythmic Rupture on the waves of CHUO 89.1 FM in 1995 to 2000. All recently, the démo of his single ‘The Time Changed’ even was broadcasted on the waves of HOT 89.9 FM, the popular English-speaking Ottawa radio station. Étant le deuxième producteur mondial de hip hop après les États-Unis, la France est depuis deux décennies le bastion du rap en français. Mais la portée du hip hop francophone dépasse les frontière de l’Hexagone. Des quatre coins du monde émergent des rappeurs de qualité, et même à Montréal la scène underground ne cesse de s’enrichir. Les représentants des compagnies de disques ne s’y trompent pas, et ne cessent de chercher des artistes francophones afin de les lancer dans le marché du hip hop français qui peut se révéler très lucratif. C’est dans cette effervescence que Mic Check a découvert le hip hop et en a fait sa passion. Né à Bruxelles, en Belgique, et d’origine africaine Mic Check a emménagé, au début ses années 90, à Ottawa où son amour pour la musique urbaine n’a cessé de croître. C’est en écoutant sans préjugés du rap anglophone et francophone qu’il a développé son talent. En évoluant dans un milieu bilingue dominé par l’anglais, il s’est rendu compte du défi que constitue l’acceptation du hip hop français par les anglophones et les allophones. Pourtant, grâce à une riche expérience inter-culturelle, il est capable de briser les barrières de parts et d’autres; quelles soient linguistiques ou sociales. Car pour Mic Check la musique est un langage universelle qu’il maîtrise avec finesse. Cette maîtrise fine du rythme à tendance à surprendre les auditeurs, autant par son ‹‹flow›› énergique que par ses textes éloquents. Son aisance au microphone lui a ouvert les portes de plusieurs émissions de radios, autant à Ottawa qu’à Montréal. Mic Check a souvent eut à donner la réplique à divers rappeurs locaux lors des sessions improvisées de ‹‹freestyles›› dans l’émission de rap francophone Rupture rythmique sur les ondes de CHUO 89,1 FM de 1995 à 2000. Tout dernièrement, la démo de son single Les temps ont changé a même été diffusé sur les ondes de HOT 89,9 FM, la station anglophone la plus tendance d’Ottawa. Les attentes du public de Mic Check sont grandes, d’autant plus qu’il possède dans son répertoire des classiques, tels que Princes et princesses et Bombe vocale composés à ses débuts au sein du duo emblématique Double Esprit, ou encore Les temps et On représente produits lors de son intégration au collectif Nine Planets HipHop. Nine Planets HipHop rendu unique, sans nul doute, par la ‹‹french touch›› de Mic Check. Syd Page - Jamie Niemela www.myspace.com/sydpage From casually jamming in a basement to rocking out on stages all around KW, Kitchener based Rock band Syd Page is setting the bar in a time where hip hop and rap have taken the world by storm. Formed this year (2009), they have put together an amazing blend of classic rock and blues that will leave you wanting more. Syd Page takes clever lyrics mixed with flashy guitar work, smooth, accented bass lines and crushing drum beats to recreate the hugely popular sounds from the late 60’s and 70’s and only the best parts of today. Their live performances are stunning, turning regular bar goers into fans due to the pure chemistry and love they share for the music that they create. With crowd favorites like "Onions" and "Slave Driver," they have proven that even new original songs can be loved after the first listen. Syd Page is confident that their hard work will pay off and future success is eminent. Eternal Muse - Amber Morais & Sarah Cooper www.myspace.com/eternalmuse1 www.myspace.com/jazzbyamberlee Best described as an acoustic indie rock duo featuring Amber Morais on vocals and Sarah Cooper on guitar. The music is new, edgy, melodic, lyrical and choked with emotion. Amber Morais As a child I was always singing my heart out! My parents were aware of my passion for music and enrolled me in music lessons. Over the years I have been sincerely blessed fulfilling many goals and have become a very versatile performer singing a wide range of styles such as Opera, Gospel, folk, Rock n’ Roll, Rhythm & Blues, and sultry jazz. I have performed “Jazz by Amber Lee” for the past four years and have decided to try something fresh and NEW! Sarah Cooper Music has always played a major part in my life. When I was 14 I picked up an acoustic guitar that my mother had as a gift from my father. She played it every now and then but it mostly just sat in the corner like a lonely piece of furniture until my friend showed me how to play one song. That’s where it all began. I was hooked. Completely self taught, I would play in my room for hours and now the rest is history! The Dube Brothers www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aC05-GEPFw www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqJ_PxGjGgk Listings: http://mentalvelcro.wordpress.com/about The Dube Brothers are made up of Liam on lead guitar (13), Jan on bass/vocals (11), and Quinn on drums/vocals (9). They got their start in music when they began making music videos on posting them on YouTube to cheer up their bedridden mother, Michele, who was fighting breast cancer. They were 7, 9, and 11 at the time. Often these videos were of some of her favourite songs. Shortly after their mother's passing in the summer of 2008, their grandmother booked them for a cancer fundraiser. Since then they played to raise funds for a cause that is obviously close to their hearts. After the earthquake in Haiti however, it became clear that there was another cause just as close, for which they had a great understanding; orphans who had lost their parents. In the months that ensued, with the support of stepmom and dad (Christine & Rob), the boys embarked on a rigorous campaign to develop a professional performance worthy of a stage, the cause they were supporting, and requests for funds on behalf of the House of Hope orphanage and Grace Children's Hospital in Haiti via Canadian Feed the Children. Since then they have helped raise over $43,000 and they continue to move ahead in meeting their $50K target. They have been featured in the news on several occasions, championing their cause, and calling kids of all ages to get involved in any way they can. All the while, they continue to play additional shows to raise money for additional cancer and orphaned children causes. They are now working on their own compositions and preparing to hit the recording studio. On July 3, at 6pm, they are playing the "Rise up for Haiti" event at Shenkman Arts Centre along with a list of artists in order to continue their commitment to raising funds for Haiti. Shaman Rhythms www.shamanrhythms.com Shaman Rhythms, formerly known as Soul Journey, is an exceptional Ottawa based group combining nouveau Spanish guitar with Latin percussion, creating an exquisite blend of Latin rhythms and world music with contemporary influences. They play a captivating collection of both traditional and original compositions blending Latin, Blues, Flamenco, and other world music. The group members originally come from Mexico and Central America. The group members met in 2007 when they shared the stage at the National Archives. Discovering that they shared a commonality of views – to heal through music and help communities struggling to survive – they decided to make music together, sharing their musical influences and skills to create their unique blend of Latin fusion. "El Jaguar" on lead guitar is originally from Guatemala, and has been playing both Latin Percussion and guitar from an early age. He was deeply influenced by the Flamenco styles of Paco de Lucia, Jerónimo Maya, and Bireli Lagrene, who is known for his gypsy jazz. He plays a fast and furious Latin influenced guitar rhapsody in a way that is utterly spell-binding. Raymundo Pizana, originally from Mexico, is a seasoned professional on guitar and bass. He was influenced by Rock and also explored Flamenco styles and World Beats. While playing with a band in Mexico, Raymundo was discovered by a Canadian entrepreneur and was invited to continue his musical career in Canada where he has since played with various Latin and Rock bands. Salomon Carrillo on Latin percussion is from El Salvador. His musical style was created through a variety of music, including Rock, Andean, Afro-Cuban and World Beat. He is an innovative and eclectic performer exploring many different kinds of traditional and modern instruments. He has toured with numerous groups performing in Europe, throughout Central America, the USA and Canada. The group has performed throughout Ottawa for numerous fundraising events, at the National Art Gallery and National Archives, various cafes and clubs, and for corporate and private parties and weddings. They have also performed at various music festivals in Ontario and Quebec. Together they bring out the spirit of music as they magnetize the crowds with each performance. Shaman Rhythms will capture your heart and send it dancing to enchanting and uplifting rhythms. Their musical arrangements shine and will make you want to dance! Shaman Rhythms will be performing with guest guitarist and composer, Evandro Gracelli. Evandro was born in Brazil, and recently moved to Ottawa. He started playing guitar when he was quite young, and has studied with Julinho Marques, Ulisses Rocha, Chriso Rocha, Wilson Lopes, Alberto Trindade and Nelson Faria. He received his music degree from the University of Campinas in São Paulo-Brazil, and teaches guitar, advanced harmony, rhythm, composition and improvisation. He has performed with Alta Fidelidade, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Aline Muniz, Carlos Navas, Banda Cara de Pau, Leandro Bomfim, Luciana Mello, Péri, Rosie Brown and many, many others. It’s a true joy and privilege to perform with Evandro. Apocalypstic www.apocalypstic.com www.myspace.com/apocalypsticband www.youtube.com/apocalypsticmusic An explosion of sick beats, riffs, and synth - this band takes pop and shoves it in your face. Priding themselves on the heart felt sophistication of their lyrics and the up beat musicality, during live shows these girls are witty, sincere, and genuine. Vocally influenced by new school RnB and Pop, Drea takes her voice to different heights from show to show always refining the songs and switching up the melodies to keep things spicy like the latina she is. Laurie's dexterity and versitility as a musician/lyricist has turned heads since her childhood. Rock, Pop, Hip-hop, you name it, Laurie works hard to make it work. Songs change gear in mid duration from one genre to another. Her rhythmic instincts lock the foundation of the band's live shows. Apocalypstic's message has always been: always be yourself no matter what, and its okay to be passionate. Having been branded many things, the truth is there's no room for drama with BFF's this tight.... ♥ It's about the music and our fans. The band is an amalgam of styles, opinions, and personalities spanning the whole spectrum of possibility. From the synth-pop-rock best-friend-break-up ballad ‘Goodbye Girl’ to the rock-reggae ‘Shut Down’ to newer tracks like ‘Oh I’ ,'The Truth', and 'Endless Options' will have you rocking out start to finish. A love for playing live music brought the members together in 2006. A twist of fate had them join musical forces in 2007. A drive to make music had the band write a record in 2008. A small surplus of cash saw them through the making of this record in 2009. That’s the official timeline anyway; there were on-screen appearances in indie flicks, wicked fun gigs and personal turmoil in between, but nothing noteworthy here. They write and make music for themselves. It’s simple: if they wouldn’t listen to it, they won’t play it. Meghan Ruel ~ Violin Performer Photo © Crimson Phoenix Photography Meghan Ruel, 16, is a gentle musical soul with an undeniable passion for violin, orchestral music, and teaching children. Raised in Rockland, she grew up learning the love of music from her mother, a cellist and painter. Meghan started the violin at age 6 and is now looking forward to further her violin studies in University. She entered the Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy 8 years ago, and has now been a member of the senior Youth Orchestra’s first violins for 3 years. She is the recipient of several awards, such as the Extra-Curricular Distinction and Music Award for 2 years in a row at L’escale High School, The Anantaraman Award and Bursary for Orchestral Excellence and a Young String Performer’s Foundation Bursary. She has also achieved high marks of distinction with the Royal Conservatory of Music, in both theory and practical violin exams. Meghan is a well-known bilingual music teacher in her community. She currently enjoys volunteering her musical skills with several local organizations, such as the Spirit Of The Capital Youth Awards, The Parkdale Orchestra, The Italian Festival, and the Children’s Gala for Cheo. With each performance, she hopes to prove that classical music can be an awakening. Her motto: play it like you are at Carnegie Hall!