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PAST EVENTS

JOSYARA
Wed, Aug 09
Aug 09, 8:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Aug 09, 8:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Discover the mesmerizing sounds of Josyara, a rising star in the vibrant Brazilian music scene.
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CANCELED Los Gaiteros de Ovejas - a six-piece ensemble playing ancestral indigenous Gaita and percussion
Sat, Jul 15
Jul 15, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Jul 15, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Los Gaiteros de Ovejas has had to postpone its Canadian tour, which includes the National Arts Centre date scheduled for July 15. Tickets will be automatically refunded
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The Bongo Hop featuring Nidia Gongora - Afro Caribbean vibes
Fri, Jul 14
Jul 14, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Jul 14, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Axé WorldFest with the support of The Embassy of France in Canada Present The Bongo Hop featuring Nidia Gongora Doors at 5pm Special show time 5:30pm
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Bejuco - Afro Colombian 10 piece - from Currulao to Nigerian high life to reggae dub and hip-hop
Thu, Jul 13
Jul 13, 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Jul 13, 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Hailing from Tumaco on Colombia’s Southern Pacific coast, Bejuco are an 11-piece ensemble playing dynamic, percussion-forward roots music inspired by Afrobeat pioneers Fela Kuti and Tony Allen
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Salsa Party with Fiesta Cubana
Sat, Jul 08
Jul 08, 9:00 p.m. – Jul 09, 1:30 a.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Jul 08, 9:00 p.m. – Jul 09, 1:30 a.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Join us at Queen St. Fare for a spicy Latin fiesta with live Cuban music by Miguel de Armas and Fiesta Cubana. Special guest Cuban singer Rusdell Núñez.
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Cimafunk co-presented by Axé WorldFest | Ottawa Jazz Festival
Wed, Jun 28
Jun 28, 10:30 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Canada
Jun 28, 10:30 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Canada
Cimafunk is an Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His namerefers to his heritage as a ‘cimarrón,’ Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert conventional sounds with rhythmic innovation.
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ROMMEL co-presented by Axé WorldFest | Ottawa Jazz Festival
Wed, Jun 28
Jun 28, 7:30 p.m.
Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Canada
Jun 28, 7:30 p.m.
Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Canada
Multiple awards winner, Rommel is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer who stands-out for his talent and versatility.
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Festa de São João 2023
Sat, Jun 24
Jun 24, 8:00 p.m. – Jun 25, 2:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Jun 24, 8:00 p.m. – Jun 25, 2:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Axé WorldFest & Saravah present ♦️Evening of São João - June 24, 2023♦️ 💥Luciano Lu & Zé Fuá Band 📢w/ guests Riquinho Fernandez & Maninho Costa - Toronto📢 🎉Spreading the culture and heritage of Brazil is our aim!
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Fiesta Cubana Fest 2023
Sun, Jun 04
Jun 04, 12:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Canada
Jun 04, 12:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Canada
A festival to highlight the best of Cuba in Ottawa. A beautiful day filled with Cuban music and arts. Join us on June 4 for a beautiful day filled with activities that highlight the best of Cuban culture.
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Victor Anastacio - "Moongate" Album Release" party
Thu, Jun 01
Jun 01, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Jun 01, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Victor Anastacio is a classical guitarist, composer and music teacher from Brazil living in Ottawa, Canada since 2020.
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FUEGO EN LA COCINA
Sat, May 13
May 13, 10:00 p.m. – May 14, 1:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 164 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4, Canada
May 13, 10:00 p.m. – May 14, 1:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 164 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4, Canada
“Fuego En La Cocina” is the brainchild of Phil Motion & Trevor Walker consisting of the duo performing in a jam session combining DJ running tunes enhanced with live percussion"
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Focus South Korea: Artists!
Mon, May 01
May 01, 8:00 a.m.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowering-wome
May 01, 8:00 a.m.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowering-wome
Panel: Focus South Korea: Artists Moderator Hee-sun Kim / Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology - Professor, Kookmin University Jung-min SEO Seo-yoon CHANG Janice Jo Lee
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Empowering Women in the Music Industry Online sessions
Mon, May 01
May 01, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
youtube.com/axeworldfest
May 01, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
youtube.com/axeworldfest
Empowering Women in the Music Industry Annual conference - Third edition **Online portion**
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Empowering Women in the Music Industry
Sat, Apr 29
Apr 29, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada
Apr 29, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada
Empowering Women in the Music Industry Annual conference - Third edition April 29 2023 NAC Public Spaces (PHP) & Fourth Stage Axé WorldFest presents the third annual addition of their much anticipated conference. It brings together industry leaders to forge connections and spark new projects & ideas
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FUEGO EN LA COCINA
Sat, Mar 18
Mar 18, 10:00 p.m. – Mar 19, 2:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 164 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4, Canada
Mar 18, 10:00 p.m. – Mar 19, 2:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 164 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4, Canada
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Salsa party with Fiesta Cubana
Sat, Mar 11
Mar 11, 8:00 p.m. – Mar 12, 12:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Mar 11, 8:00 p.m. – Mar 12, 12:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1, Canada
Join us at Queen St Fare on Saturday, March 11 at 8 pm for a spicy Latin fiesta with live Cuban music by Miguel de Armas and Fiesta Cubana.
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Flavia Nascimento & Tio Chorinho
Sat, Feb 25
Feb 25, 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2, Canada
Feb 25, 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Ottawa, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2, Canada
Flávia Nascimento & Tio Chorinho Canada’s first ensemble dedicated to performing Brazilian choro music.
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🎭Festa de Carnaval 2023
Sat, Feb 18
Feb 18, 9:00 p.m. – Feb 19, 2:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada
Feb 18, 9:00 p.m. – Feb 19, 2:00 a.m.
Ottawa, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada
💫We're planning a night celebrating Brazilian culture and heritage with the best in marchinha, samba, frevo, from afoxé to Axé!!✨
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