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Dance your way around the globe - view the incredible Earth from Above exhibition and get a taste of the internationally flavoured Sharon Shannon Band (Ireland) and Antonio Forcione (Italy). They'll be rubbing shoulders with some of New Zealand's best, as they join Salmonella Dub for an afternoon of free fun.
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The opening of the Festival is celebrated with an afternoon of free music and fun for everyone. On the day a funky mix of entertainment will be provided by top Wellington musicans, including The Phoenix Foundation, The Warratahs and The Vector Wellington Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Young.
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It's the last weekend of the Festival, and Carla's last party as Artistic Director. Come and join her for a great send-off!
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 Highly acclaimed for his technically demanding and inspiring compositions, Metheny has won 16 Grammy Awards and countless polls for “Best Jazz Guitarist”. Metheney is joined by Christian McBride on bass and Antonio Sanchez on drums.
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The Māori Volcanics and master of ceremonies Frankie Stevens headline this special tribute to the Māori showbands in a celebration created especially for the Festival.
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Fusing mellow Cuban-style rhythms with rolling harmonies and melodic African drumming, the members of Orchestra Baobab were superstars in Senegal during the ‘70s. With their sublime and sophisticated arrangements, lyrical vocals and dazzling guitar solos, the group paved the way for artists like Youssou N’Dour and Baaba Maal.
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In this special concert, a selection of top recording artists from around the country bring music to the words of renowned and much-loved New Zealand poet Hone Tuwhare, capturing the diversity in both his writing and in New Zealand music. Artists include Don McGlashan, Te Kupu and strawpeople.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODERN LIVING is a unique visual and aural experience created by writer Duncan Sarkies (WILD MAN EYES, SCARFIES) and musician Nic McGowan (WHEN LOVE COMES CALLING, WHITE).
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Using the same techniques he applies to audio, DJ Spooky ‘remixes’ D.W. Griffith’s THE BIRTH OF A NATION on three giant screens, adding new and borrowed imagery along with a live audio mix of strings, hip-hop and blues.
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Influential Mercury Music Award winner Talvin Singh makes his New Zealand debut with TABTEK, fusing Indian bhangra music with drum ‘n’ bass electronica.
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The ever-popular summer venue of Harcourt Park will resound with a whole lot of fun when we give Ohio's OVER THE RHINE a true Kiwi welcome and team them up with a swag of New Zealand's country and blues masters. A fantastic afternoon for the whole family.
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