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"Contemporary Directions in Ghanaian Music": Blitz the Ambassador

Thu. July 11th 2013 Long & McQuade Music Education Centre Free

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"Contemporary Directions in Ghanaian Music": Blitz the Ambassador

Born in Ghana and educated by American hip hop, Blitz the Ambassador is a fusion...
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Music Hip Hop / Rap Jazz / Blues Reggae / Ska / Dub
Thu. July 11th 2013 + Add to Calendar Long & McQuade Music Education Centre (All Ages)
3:30pm - 4:30pm  Doors at: 3:30pm Free

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Blitz the Ambassador
Rap/Jazz/Afro-beat from Brooklyn New York
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Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society
Entertain, Educate, Unite
Victoria BC
Open / Operational
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
North America's largest and longest running SKA & REGGAE FES...
Victoria BC
Open / Operational

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Born in Ghana and educated by American hip hop, Blitz the Ambassador is a fusion artist who defies comparison. Sharing equal parts of his artistic growth in Ghana and Brooklyn, Blitz has taken a path most MC's do not take, he plays with a live band, composing complex musicto back his rhymes. Come take part in a one of a kind opportunity to hear this talented artist explain his career, the art of musical fusion and the meaning of ‘hip-life.’


"Contemporary Directions in Ghanaian Music" will feature Blitz talking about his youth, education and artistic growth. The art of fusion willbe explored as well as Blitz's unique composing style, demonstrated with his full band in a live setting. The audience will be able to participate with the interactive portion of the workshop.

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"Contemporary Directions in Ghanaian Music": Blitz the Ambassador @ Long & McQuade Music Education Centre Jul 11 2013 - Dec 22nd @ Long & McQuade Music Education Centre

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