ZUZE & IVA is the first (ever) documented intersection of Iranian and Inuit folk music traditions.
ZUZE is a 10-pc folk-jazz ensemble merging Iranian melodies and afrobeat rhythms. ZUZE is inspired by all things Persiana but limited by nothing.
IVALUARJUK is an artist & throatsinger from Rankin Inlet (NU) whose elegant, unapologetic work vivifies Northern communities and cultural practices.
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ZUZE & IVA are bound by the artistic motivation of honouring the past by exalting the present. ZUZE & IVA invite you to celebrate heterogeneity. ZUZE & IVA make beautiful music, especially together.
ZUZE & IVA is:
ivaluarjuk: vocals raha javanfar: violin gabe kong: guitar bruce mackinnon: piano/alto sax andrew moljgun: flute/bari sax emily ferrell: trombone thomas moffet: trumpet arif mirbaghi: bass zaynab wilson: steel pan/percussion zach sutton: percussion justin ruppel: drums
SPECIAL GUEST michael eckert: pedal steel
$15/$20 tickets available: http://bit.ly/2m3ktqO
doors at 7:30, show sharp at 8 pm. 1 long set, no intermission.
ZUZE & IVA would like to acknowedge the support of Good Hair Day Productions in helping make this show possible:
poster design by Cortney Sarah Cassidy