World Music
Pacific Arbour Garden Stage, Millennium Park, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday, August 7

1:00 pm • Doug Towle
	The word duende is used to describe music that moves both body and soul. Guitarist Doug Towle has tapped into this dark magnetic energy which springs up from the earth through the souls of your feet. Doug’s new CD “Desire, Heat & Spirit” was released in the fall of 2009 and continues to win new fans all over, with its unique blend of world music and Spanish guitar, jazz-infused rumba and flamenco with a dash of modern world beat. Doug’s music has been a hit with people of all ages and walks of life and is sure to please anyone who experiences one of his dynamic performances.

2:00 pm • Shona Le Mottée and Tim Readman This Celtic duo is led by Juno Award-winning fiddler/vocalist, Shona Le Mottée (formerly of The Paperboys and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance). Born on the tiny Island of Jersey in the English Channel, Shona has toured extensively all over North America both performing and teaching her expressive and rhythmic fiddle style. Joining Shona is Tim Readman (formerly of Fear of Drinking) on guitar and vocals. Emerging from the North-east English folk scene, Tim has earned a reputation as an outstanding songwriter, guitarist, singer and interpreter of traditional and contemporary folk songs. Tim and Shona have worked extensively together for 10 years. Come and check out this funky Celtic-pop Vancouver group.

3:00 pm • Mariachi Los Dorados
	Mariachi Los Dorados was founded in 2003, by its director Alex Alegria, with a goal to bring the traditional music of Mexico to Canada - best know as Mariachi music. The name Mariachi Los Dorados comes from General Francisco Villa's army “Los Dorados” in which some members were from North America. These musicians deliver the passion, love and respect they feel for México and its culture and maintain and promote the beauty of Mexico through its traditional and uplifting music.

4:00 pm • Kow Kanda Born in the diamond-rich country of Sierra Leone, West Africa, Ronald Garber has had a fascination for music from a very early age.

Nicknamed "KOW KANDA" by his grandfather, the African meaning exemplifies his personality…a tough, determined exterior and at the same time possessing an inner gentleness. With a fusion of traditional African, reggae and pop music format, their CDS have captured airplay in various geographic pockets around the world, from Australia and Aruba to U.S. radio markets in Washington, Hawaii and Michigan.  Whether you see Kow Kanda live or listen to their music on CD, excitement is guaranteed...be prepared to dance!