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August 26

Anbessa Orchestra / Lazo

Venue: Earl Bales Park

Category Music

Ashkenaz Festival & Magen Boys return to Earl Bales Park for the final edition of the Summer Jam FREE concerts series featuring eclectic double-bill concerts on alternating Monday evenings! Bring a blanket or lawnchair, a picnic and beverages and enjoy amazing music in an idyllic setting with friends and family.

Anbessa Orchestra
Anbessa Orchestra is a 7 piece band based in Brooklyn NY that draws its inspiration from the diverse musical culture of Ethiopia, including the traditions of the Ethiopian Jewish community (Beta Israel). The band combines these unique African musical traditions with the more western sounds of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock. The band has been a prominent figure on the NY scene and has played alongside legendary Ethiopian keyboardist/composer Hailu Mergia. The group also frequently backs up Ethiopian-Israeli rocker Gili Yalo.  The band has also been featured on the “Beyond Addis Vol.2” compilation featuring new music inspired by Ethiopia.

Lazo

​Juno award winning artist LAZO hails from Dominica in the Caribbean and performs his amazing reggae music all over the globe. Former lead singer for the Wailers, LAZO reproduces the greatest hits of Bob Marley as well as his own original hits which are every bit as legendary. His uncanny ability to connect with any audience as well as his feel-good vibe and positive stage presence make him an audience favourite.

Co-presented with

Magen Boys Entertainment

Sponsored by

Ontario Creates

Canada Council for the Arts

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund

Performer Details

Event Details

August 26

7:00 pm

Earl Bales Park

4169 Bathurst St. North, Toronto ON M3H 3P7

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