TORONTO, ON (June 9, 2016) – Harbourfront Centre is
pleased to announce its first Future Routes festival, July 8-10, where
trail-blazing living legends and emerging superstars forge new musical
paths and create an extraordinary sonic experience.
The weekend features some of the globe’s most talented and innovative musicians, including the multigenerational collective of Haitian musicians, Lakou Mizik. Formed in 2010 after the earthquake in Haiti, established icons and rising young talent united in music to shed a positive light on their country.
The weekend features some of the globe’s most talented and innovative musicians, including the multigenerational collective of Haitian musicians, Lakou Mizik. Formed in 2010 after the earthquake in Haiti, established icons and rising young talent united in music to shed a positive light on their country.
Lakou Mizik delivers a
unique musical experience which visitors can enjoy at the Concert Stage
on July 8. On July 9, Orlando Julius, Nigerian living
legend and pioneer of afro beat, performs in his distinctive style,
fusing traditional African sounds and rhythms with those of American
pop, soul and R&B. Following Julius’ performance is the official
Future Routes after-party, GUMBO, connecting afrobeats and soca while
mixing in dancehall, samba, baile funk, afro-house, hip hop and R&B,
sure to be an amazing dance party.“We’re so excited to feature a lineup of such talented and inventive
artists, including some of the top bhangra dance troupes across North
America battling it out for the championship title,” says Sergio Elmir,
Harbourfront Centre’s Artistic Associate of Future Routes. “This
three-day weekend will also feature musical trailblazers and brand new
talents that extract inspiration from the past and meld it with their
own bold sound, creating something brand new. We invite everyone to
experience the soundscape of the future, and remember the roots that it
evolved from.”
For additional information, please visit harbourfrontcentre.com/festivals/futureroutes/ or call 416-973-4000. For information about getting here, please visit harbourfrontcentre.com/gettinghere/.
ABOUT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Harbourfront Centre is a Canadian charity operating the 10 prime acres of Toronto’s central waterfront as a free and open public site. We celebrate the multiplicities of cultures that comprise Canada and enliven the city through the creative imaginations of artists from across the country and around the globe.
For additional information, please visit harbourfrontcentre.com/festivals/futureroutes/ or call 416-973-4000. For information about getting here, please visit harbourfrontcentre.com/gettinghere/.
ABOUT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Harbourfront Centre is a Canadian charity operating the 10 prime acres of Toronto’s central waterfront as a free and open public site. We celebrate the multiplicities of cultures that comprise Canada and enliven the city through the creative imaginations of artists from across the country and around the globe.
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