David Martel performs music from his debut CD "I Hardly Knew Me".
Paul Shrofel and Cameron Wallis left Winnipeg for points east, years ago, to study jazz at McGill University in Montreal. Like many others before them, they decided to stay in Quebec to make their living as full time musicians. These two musicians have been playing together since high school and have kept up the friendship and musical partnership over the years. Although Paul and Cameron have since returned to their home town on occasion - this concert was like a homecoming and a chance to show their fans, friends and family what they've been up to over the last decade. The concert took place in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium in the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Joining them was another former Winnipegger who now makes his home in Toronto - trombonist Kelsley Grant, as well as bassist Steve Kirby and drummer Curtis Nowosad.
Mozambique-born Canadian Casimiro Nhussi leads NafroBand's smooth, percussive groove.
This festival workshop, called "Sacred Sunday Morning", features Jim Byrnes, the Warrior Gospel Band, the Sojourners and John Boutte. It took place at a time when people are off to church for Sunday services and joyfully melds two soulful gospel groups under the leadership of Jim Byrnes with special guest, John Boutte.