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Thank-you Global News for having Sean Irvine out to talk about this Thursday's performance. Video Source
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Part 1- WJO Interview with Sean IrvinePart 2 - WJO Interview with Sean IrvineThursday, Nov 30, 2023
7:30 pm West End Culturel Centre (WECC)  'Kwassa Kwassa: Music & Dance of the Congo: An Unforgettable Evening of Smooth Groove and Soaring Song! The WJO's collaboration with the Congolese band True Generation this past Saturday had the entire audience at the CCFM grooving and moving in their seats. There were so many stand out moments during this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience but a special shout out goes to Mutunwa 'Enée' Nyelele, and all of his True Generation band mates, who brought so much life and joyous energy to this show. His improvised lyrics and vibrant on-stage presence took this program to another level every time he took the stage. Joyce German's piece, White Nile, was haunting and hopeful all at once. With an accompanying poem about the societal challenges and poignant beauty of the Nile River and its significance in South Sudan, this piece was a lovely departure into emotional waters near the start of the second half of the show. In brilliant contrast, Henry Onwuchekwa, of the Dr. Henry Band, shared his pieces Rough Handle and Oriri. Infused with a smooth groove and so much silky guitar, these pieces cast a cool spell over the room. And, let's not forget Neil Watson, who brought all of these amazing performers together, and expressed his impressive skills as both a composer and a conductor with deep passion and caring flair. Not to mention that he can play one mean cowbell! All in all, Kwassa Kwassa proved to be another triumphant event for the WJO and we hope to join forces with and show support for the very talented True Generation, Joyce German and Henry Onwuchekwa for years to come!' ~written by Quinn Greene Clip from True Generation (A Matter of Most Importance) written by True Generation and Neil Watson Clip from Joyce German's composition "White Nile" Want to know more about our upcoming concert? Watch this full length interview below. Kwassa Kwassa: Music and Dance of the Congo Saturday November 11th, 2023 at 7:30pm CCFM 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg |
Winnipeg Jazz OrchestraThe Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra. Founded in 1997 (registered charity in 2000), the WJO has matured to become an important part of Winnipeg’s cultural landscape, reflected in the ongoing support the organization receives from the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council, the Winnipeg Foundation, and other sponsors. The mandate of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is to be an instrumental force in the promotion and development of big band jazz in Manitoba and beyond, through performance, composition, recording and education. Archives
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The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra welcomes and shares its performance and creation of music - a universal language to all people irrespective of culture, race, sexuality, ability, language and gender.
Music is an agent of hope. A dynamic and valuable device that helps us to heal and to bring us together. The First Peoples of Canada understood this and used music to reunite, resolve and reconcile. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that WJO activities take place on Treaty Territory – land that was maintained and earnestly cared for by Indigenous peoples before European settlement. Manitoba is the original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and is the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that Winnipeg benefits daily from Treaty 3 water that comes from Shoal Lake 40. It is with sincere sentiment that we recognize the mistakes of our recent and distant past. In working towards a Canada that benefits us all, we commit to seeking a greater understanding of Canada’s diverse cultural relationships through continued work with Indigenous communities; we commit to live in ways that honour and respect the treaties that were made on these territories; and we commit to stewarding the land in harmony for all who will come after us.
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Main: 204-421-9398 / [email protected] Box Office: 204-632-5299 / [email protected]
Main: 204-421-9398 / [email protected] Box Office: 204-632-5299 / [email protected]