On June 27th the City of West Kelowna’s Music in the Park, presented by RE/MAX, welcomes Alma Kubana and Bobby Bovenzi with Nankama.
Join Bobby Bovenzi for his drumming workshop at 6:15 pm June 27th and take part in his performance.
Opening: Bobby Bovenzi with Nankama | West African
Nankama (which means Born to Drum) is a West African Drum and Dance troupe, lead by Master Rhythm Instructor Bobby Bovenzi. Nankama has performed throughout the Okanagan in over 300 shows since 2007. Members of the troupe are keen students of drum and dance and study very hard to make sure they are representing these traditional rhythms in a way the Masters of Africa have intended. Nankama has assisted many organizations to fundraise over $100K for countries in Africa, Women in Need and the homeless here in Canada.
Headlining: Alma Kubana | Latin
It must have been fate that brought Alma Kubana together in September ’22. “The first time we played together we felt like we’d been doing it our whole lives”.
Alma Kubana started as a trio performing a wide repertoire of Cuban and Latin American music which goes from energetic and lively to introspective and musing. From lyrical ballads and traditional music to groovy salsas, there is a musical palette that transports the ear and body on an exotic journey at every performance. Some of their repertoire includes original compositions and famous works from different countries: like “Libertango” by Astor Piazzolla (Argentina), “Los muñecos” by Ignacio Cervantes (Cuba), “Andarele” (Ecuador), “Tico Tico No Fubá” (Brasil), “El diablo suelto” (Venezuela), “Jamaica Farewell” by Harry Belafonte (Jamaica), “Pájaro Campana” (Paraguay). As a group they play Latin Music to dance; styles as salsa, rumba, bachata, cha cha chá, danzón, bolero and more.
Music in the Park, a program of the City of West Kelowna, is presented by RE/MAX and the line up is produced by Creative Okanagan.
Sponsored by:
RE/MAX Kelowna-Kelowna Westside
Pushor Mitchell LLP
The Heritage Retirement Residence
Just 4 Fun
Stingray Radio: K96.3 & New Country 100.7
Join us for future West Kelowna Music In The Park dates:
July 4
Opening: Cat Wells Blues Band | Blues
Headlining: Sherman Doucette and the Tank Full of Blues | Blues
July 18
Opening: Lucas Wentworth | Pop Rock
Headlining: October Poppy | Roots Blues
July 25
Opening: Tonight’s Forecast | Progressive Jazz/Funk
Headlining: Stereo Sunday | Top 40 Covers
Aug. 1
Two Sets: LIPS – the Ultimate Rolling Stones Experience | Rock/Classic
Aug. 8
Opening: Texas Major | Rock & Roll
Headlining: The Hip Replacements | Rock Tribute
Aug. 15
Opening: Jodie B | Elector Roots
Headlining: Nouveau Funk | Funk/New Orleans Jazz
Aug. 22
Opening: Jese Lawrence | Alt Country
Headlining: Shalisa | Country
