World Beat Canada

08/20/2026

In celebration of the Simon Fraser Pipe and Drum Corp’s World Championship, Celt In A Twist tops the hour with Highland Echoes, a new composition for pipes by Jennifer Licko. Plus, great Canuck Celtic from Melisande, Rum Ragged, The Real McKenzies and Haggis X-1. The world rings with the sound and soul of Scotland! Join Patricia Fraser for Celt In A Twist!

Highland Echoes - An Dannsa Gaidhlig
RANT - The Day Off
Melisande - Francos d’Amerique CANCON
Rum Ragged - The Apple Tree
Maggie McInnes - Bha Mi Raoir A’Gabhail d’Fhradhairc
AfroCelt Sound System - My Secret Bliss
Baka Beyond - Nangating
The Mahones - Is This Bar Open ’Til Tomorrow CANCON
Broom Bezzums - A Soulin’
Logical Fleadh - Fermoy Lasses - Noisy Curlew-Gravelwalk
Trous Braz - Pardon Spezed-Far Breton
The Real McKenzie’s - Black Agnes CANCON
Haggis X-1 - March Of The Tartan Turtles CANCON
The Ollam - The Arrows That Murder Sleep
59:58
https://www.mixcloud.com/Calcopyrite/celt-in-a-twist-august-25-2026/
https://celtinatwist.podbean.com/e/celt-in-a-twist-august-25-2026/

In celebration of the Simon Fraser Pipe and Drum Corp’s World Championship Celt In A Twist tops the hour with Highland Echoes, a new composition for pipes by Jennifer Licko. Plus, great Canuck Celtic from Melisandre, Rum Ragged, The Real McKenzies and Haggis X-1. The world rings with the sound and...

08/20/2026

Buckle up, baby! We take our new studio gear for a road test to unchartered territory with Vancouver Jazz Fest darlings, Leenalchi from South Korea, marimba rock & roll from Son Rompe Pera (Oct.27 & The Hollywood), recorded direct to tape in old Havana, brand new Orquesta Akokan, and Eccodek’s Andrew McPherson reinvents Yaz ’80’s electro-popper, Only You. It’s all for you this week on World Beat Canada Radio!

KR//YLN - Vira
Leenalchi - Bird
Empanadas Illegales - Elbis Cresli (La Cajita Feliz de) CANCON
Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocarlia - Stromboli (The Devil Rides Again) CANCON
Maxaperkum - DNB Princesa
Orquesta Akokan - Mami Que Que
Andrew McPherson - Only You CANCON
Novalima - El Tiempo (Spy From Cairo Remix)
Son Rompe Pera - Nada Que Hacer
Tiken Jah Fakoly/Carlinhos Brown - Forola
Zainab - Ayewa (Yes, Girl)
Sarah Aroeste - Espinelo
Eko Roosevelt - Phone Me Tonight
Eleven76 - Frosty (End Titles)
59:07
https://www.mixcloud.com/Calcopyrite/world-beat-canada-radio-august-22-2026/
https://Calc0pyr1te.podbean.com/e/world-beat-canada-radio-august-22-2026/

Buckle up, baby! We take our new studio gear for a road test to unchartered territory with Vancouver Jazz Fest darlings, Leenalchi from South Korea, marimba rock & roll from Son Rompe Pera (Oct.27 & The Hollywood), recorded direct to tape in old Havana, brand new Orquesta Akokan, and Eccodek...

08/20/2026

Buckle up, baby! We take our new studio gear for a road test to unchartered territory with Vancouver Jazz Fest darlings, Leenalchi from South Korea, marimba rock & roll from Son Rompe Pera (Oct.27 & The Hollywood), recorded direct to tape in old Havana, brand new Orquesta Akokan, and Eccodek...

08/20/2026

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Find tickets for Vieux Farka Touré showing at the The Pearl - Vancouver, CA Saturday Sep 12, 7:00PM Tickets starting at $51.26

08/20/2026

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✨ WE’RE BACK, VANCOUVER! ✨

Get ready — the 6th Annual Turkish Festival is coming to The Shipyards! 🎉

After five incredible festivals filled with unforgettable memories, we’re back for another day of culture, heritage, music, dance, food, and community! ❤️

Feel the rhythm, taste the flavours, experience the traditions, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Turkish culture with us — right in the heart of North Vancouver. 💃🏻🥁🍴

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come hungry! 😋
Everyone is welcome!

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
⏰ 1 PM – 8 PM
📍 The Shipyards | North Vancouver, BC

✨ 6 years. One community. One unforgettable celebration.

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

Vancouver's original Psych Cumbia and Salsa Quintet!

Los Duendes brings the spirit of global psychedelia to the heart of Vancouver's music scene, weaving together Cumbia, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and roots music into an electrifying tapestry of sound. This five-piece ensemble, whose name evokes the mischievous and magical spirits of Latin American folklore, transforms every venue into an unstoppable dance party with their unique fusion of traditional and contemporary styles.

Sangito Bigelow - Percussion, Vocals

Lily Towers - Vocals, Percussion

Seb Chamney - Guitars

Chris Couto - Drums

Chris Denis

This performance is part of Social Music, a monthly live music series at Hero's Welcome, presented by Infidels Jazz.

Hero's Welcome

3917 Main Street

August 20, 2026

Doors - 7PM

Show - 8PM

$20 in advance, $25 at the door

08/20/2026

Montreal Reggae Nation Festival.

08/20/2026

Listen for our debut this week on World Beat Canada Radio!

Son Rompe Pera Oct 27, 2026 at Hollywood Theatre - 3123 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Get tickets and more info on upcoming shows.