Cécile Doo-Kingué - Calgary Folk Music FestivalThe incredibly talented Cécile Doo-Kingué at the Calgary Folk Music Festival.
The Calgary Folk Music Festival runs from July 21-24, 2016 at Prince's Island Park.
Alessia Cara "Know-It-All" Tour in Calgary
Performing from her debut album "Know-It-All" at MacEwan Hall last night in Calgary, this is a rare performer that isn't manufactured or groomed to look a certain way. It's raw and refreshing. The soulful, vocal talent and swagger comes naturally for this 19-year old from Brampton, Ontario, infusing a blend of pop and R&B. The popular, autobiographical song "Here" penned by Alessia and co-writer Sebastian Kole, about not fitting in the popular party scene, is something most people can relate to and not just a younger audience. The heartfelt honesty is part of the appeal.
*Alessia Cara has 4 Juno nominations and will be performing at the Juno Awards in Calgary at The Scotiabank Saddledome on April 3, 2016. Nominated: 'Here' (Island Def Jam*Universal Label) is nominated for 'Single of the Year' at 'The 2016 Juno Awards" Nominated: 'Breakthrough Artist of the Year' Nominated: 'Juno Fan Choice Award' Nominated: 'R&B/Soul Recording of the Year - Four Pink Walls'
Celine Dion's Return To The StageCeline Dion returned to the stage February 23, 2016 sharing a raw, emotional and extremely brave performance at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Celine Dion and Kaven Girouard The heart and soul of this singer is what music is about. The fans know this about Celine. She has been on the stage almost her entire life. This is her life. What you see is what you get. Her heart is out there. For all to see and hear. Losing her beloved husband René Angélil and her brother Daniel so recently, is a pain we all can relate to in different ways. It's hard. Yet she is giving and showing immeasurable strength by walking back on the stage. It's okay to feel pain and raw emotion. People relate emotionally and are connected by this much needed passion in a world that seems to feel less connected each day. Music is a gift and a universal bridge to our hearts. Thank you Celine xoxo Celebration of Life - René Angélil - 1942-2016The Celebration of Life - February 3, 2016 was held at The Colosseum in honour of René Angélil.
If you were fortunate to attend a past Celine Dion concert at The Colosseum, there was a good chance you saw René Angélil. Prior to being too ill to attend, he was at almost every show supporting his masterpiece Celine.
He was a people's person. Taking time to talk to as many people as he could. All walks of life. The Colosseum is the 'home away from home' that was envisioned by René. The wonderful memories made are in the millions and the music will continue as René wanted.
Celine Dion is set to return to the stage on February 23, 2016. In Celebration of Bruce Lee's 75th Birthday - November 27th - 2015.
'Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do' - Bruce Lee Bruce Lee was born November 27th, 1940 in San Francisco, California. I remember seeing 'Fists of Fury' for the first time when I was very young and was instantly mesmerized. I am not alone. I have heard this from many other people and witnessed it with my nephew as well. I begged my parents to let me learn martial arts. Living and growing up on a farm and with no martial arts place even remotely close, that wasn't an option. I did manage though to watch and read everything Bruce Lee. I was 10 years old when Bruce passed away. It wasn't fair. He was bigger then life and had so much more to do, but that is something I realized as I was growing up. His influence, spirit and teachings were very much alive and are as strong today as ever. When I got older and moved to the big city, I did enroll and study martial arts. It has been and will always be a part of my life. On the weekend of October 23 and 24-2015 in Las Vegas, a very special event took place. The Bruce Lee Foundation celebrated 'Self-Expression' in honour of the 75th birthday of Bruce Lee with guest speakers Tommy Gong, Peter Chin, Diana Lee Inosanto, Stephen Chin and Shannon Lee - Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell. Daniele Bolelli and Sharon Ann Lee joined Shannon Lee and Diana Lee Inosanto for a panel discussion: Bruce Lee - A Cultural Icon. A full weekend of events including Yoga, Lion Dancers, Shaolin Kungfu and other workshops and classes, movie screenings, music, among many other things to enjoy.
'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.' I was in my 'heavenly glory' participating and celebrating a very special human being. Bruce's philosophy and the way he lived, was ahead of it's time. The boundaries he broke and the doors he opened are ongoing. He was then and still is an important influence and guide to me and future generations to come. Walk on! All photographs by Barbara Brander Information on The Bruce Lee Foundation: http://bruceleefoundation.org Events held at Container Park and Inspire Theatre-Las Vegas, Nevada
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