Womindra world music & folk Sat. Oct. 2nd

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Canowindra’s Mini Folk & world music
festival in the tent @ taste Canowindra

Nerida Cuddy Local  Singer/songwiter champion of the local
music scene, has produced a number of sucessful albums over 20
years - the inspiration, convenor and founder of folk@Canowindra.

The Bathurst Multi Cultural Choir Wonderful 25 person world
music choir conducted by Executive officer of Arts out West Tracy
Callinan. Has a shared repertoire with Valanga & Andrea Khoza.

Merri-May Gill has rated 5 star reviews and sell-out seasons at
the Edinburgh Fringe.“Merri-May Gill is a consummate
performer, captivating, incredibly gifted, possibly insane, a joy
to watch. There sure aren't many around like her” (The
Scotsman, UK) and “Amazing voice and a great guitarist” (The
Guardian, UK)...She has shared the bill with the likes of Michelle
shocked, Joan Armatrading and Janis Ian. Merri-May is
supported by Fiona Claus who had great sucess with her debut
solo album“Bijoux” in 2008 Fi’s debut single “Come Home” saw
her film clip on RAGE and rave reviews around Australia,..
including SINGLE OF THE WEEK in BEAT (Melb) and RAVE (Bris)
magazines...

Valanga Khoza grew up in a traditional setting surrounded
by lively singing, drumming and dancing.The Limpopo area is
rich in traditional healers, orators and storytellers, highly
respected throughout Africa. Valanga began working with
singer and songwriter Andrea Khoza 12 years ago. She is a
founding member of the highly acclaimed a cappella group
"AKASA". They’re joined by Ian Blake - Ian Blake's Spirit of Place
CD, was released by ABC music in 1996. His production and
sound engineering skills have earned him a Gold Disc and an
ARIA nomination. Mitch Davis from Orange adds percussion.

Rob Shannon & Veren Gregorov Appear in a new incarnation
as “2 Swing” Both members also play together in the
sensational world music act ‘Arabesk’. Their music has a life of
it’s own, highly original, but somehow it seems so familiar, as
it draws upon rich, deep cultural veins, from the tradition of
Django and Stephane to strong classical elements, also hints
of India and the Middle East. 2 swing have played regularly in
and around Sydney at the Basement, Soup Plus, The Vanguard,
The Opera Bar, Sydney Town Hall.

Frencham Smith Comprizing & Liz Frencham and Fred Smith are one of Australia’s favourite acoustic acts. “Not Just bonza, double bonza, 10 out of 10 with a koala stamp...go and see Frencham Smith or I’ll slash your tyres.” Philip Adams,Late Night Live, Radio National. The documentary film Bougainville Sky was released in 2005 about Fred’s work in the Pacific. At the time Fred was in the States. Fred returned to Australia to tour with Liz behind their second album Lovethongs which was released in April 2007 Lovethongs — love on a dry continent — is a collection of love songs with an Australian flavour. The award winning Bagarap Empires CD (pronounced Buggerup) won the ScreenSound Australia award for Best New Release of 2002 and caused the Age critic Warwick McFadyen to write: “Once
in a blue moon, a drift of music so unlike any other enfolds your sensibilities and reaffirms the power of song”.
Embracing her double bass like a lover, Liz invites you along a journey through a luminous emotional landscape, reassuring you with a warm, generous voice and a smile which has become her trademark. Her latest release “You & Me, Vol.1” is an album of live duets with many well known performers (including the likes of Doug DeVries, Mic Conway, Carl Pannuzzo & Shannon Barnett) and has earnt a rave review from QLD ABC radio personality Sandy Mc Cutcheon.

"Mic Conway with Robbie Long"
Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, Mic Conway takes the stage with Robbie Long playing unusual and idiosyncratic tunes that will make your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split. In a circus of comedy, music and magic they will delight audiences with something new, something old and something in between. Material includes "Captain Matchbox" and "National Junk Band" favourites and songs close to Mic's heart, peppered with his "Circus Oz" antics. Robbie Long is the guitarist of choice for many festival favourites and is the current Australian Flat Pick Guitar Champion with a wicked sense of humour. Mic and Robbie with give your their Blues while taking yours away! 

Light meals will be available at the venue but are not included
in the ticket price. All early bird tickets have now been sold. Second traunch ticket release now available - 50 only tickets @ $45. The final release of remaining tickets will be at be $50 each after  

You can book and pay for your tickets online at
www.tastecanowindra.com.au or with your credit card by
phone (02) 6344 2332