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TAKU KWAAN DANCERS
Formed in 2006. Taku Kwaan (People of the Taku) Dancers are a traditional dance group of the Atlin-based Taku River Tlingit. Taku Kwaan’s performances have become an annual highlight of the Atlin Arts and Music Festival. They have also performed at the Hà Kus Teyea Celebration in Teslin, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Yukon Art Centre and the Tlingit Celebration in Juneau, Alaska.
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HILL COUNTRY NEWS
Hill Country News is led by Gordie Tentrees with a cast of northern pickers featuring Juno nominated multi-instrumentalist Bob Hamilton. Gordie is about to release his 8th album “Mean Old World” supported by 400 tour dates in North America, Europe, UK, Scandinavia, New Zealand and Australia in 2022-23. From Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland) to the National Folk Festival (Canberra, AU) his ability to hold an audience, weave melody, while juggling the dark with the light is infectious. Influenced by touring with friends Fred Eaglesmith, Mary Gauthier, Steve Poltz & Kelly Joe Phelps, Tentrees is just getting started. -“Majestic songwriting, incredible insight, genuine authenticity” Americana UK
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May 22, June 12+24, July 10+31, Aug 7
