Globalfest On the Road: Creole Carnival
Hosted by Jay Douglas
featuring Emeline Michel, Casuarina and Kobo Town

Massey Hall presents at the Winter Garden Theatre



Celebrate the art of celebration with the Creole Carnival Tour. The show honours the roots of African musical currents crossed with a fusion of sounds from the Americas and revolving around Carnival, the pre-Lent festival celebrated globally that’s everyone's favourite excuse for a party. Each country has its own rich celebratory traditions, and this show spotlights Brazilian, Haitian and Trinidadian expressions with an eclectic, entertaining and engaging international trio of performers. Participating artists explore, expand and upend notions of Carnival without losing sight of where magic and religious fervour intersect with a madcap, no-holds-barred soiree: Haiti’s Emeline Michel is the reigning Queen of Haitian songs; Casuarina are Rio’s innovative samba masters, and Kobo Town.



About globalFEST

Over the last decade, globalFEST (gF) has become one of the most dynamic global music platforms in North America, growing from an acclaimed festival/showcase into a catalytic non-profit service organization for curators, artists, and the performing arts field. Through its work, gF encourages networking and cultural diplomacy; deepens cultural understanding among its constituents; builds audiences for international music and creates new opportunities for artists leading to a more robust and sustainable ecosystem for world music in the United States. Artists that participate in gF programs represent diverse musical styles from all corners of the globe, ranging from traditional to contemporary, and everything in between. Programs include: the gF Touring Fund, which provides direct support to artists to develop new markets; gF On the Road, a tour that brings creatively programmed lineups to venues nationwide; and guest curating in both commercial and performing arts settings, including such influential events as SXSW, Bonnaroo, Lincoln Center and beyond, that serves to raise the profile and visibility of the artists gF works with, and world music overall.


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