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Since their Grammy-winning recordings in the early 1990s, Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices) has connected audiences around the world to the ancient voice of Bulgaria’s musical heritage with their rich, gorgeous timbre, surprising harmonies, and effortless precision. Yet the true mystery of their vocal prowess lies in the romance, magic and celebration that have long fired traditional music in Bulgaria. Be entranced by the sounds of their singing Friday May 23rd at 8pm in UVic's Farquhar Auditorium. Tickets at the UVic box office: 721-8480 |
Superstars in their native Japan, young Tsugaru-shamisen virtuosos Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida- Yoshida Brothers -have effected nothing short of a cultural revolution with a muscular reinvention of the ancient three-stringed instrument, giving it the fiery passion of a rock 'n roll guitar. Some have commented hearing them play is like listening to a "rustic three-stringed banjo-with the fervor of Jimi Hendrix." You will be entranced and captivated by their pan-cultural east meets west fusion during their performance on May 23rd in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Tickets are available through the Mac Box Office. |
Two-time Grammy award-winner Taj Mahal has been a staple on the blues scene for decades. Described as Afro-Caribbean blues, folk-world blues, hula blues and folk-funk, his discography of more than 40 albums includes songs with heavy blues guitar, others with light-hearted steel drums and still others with a thick West-African sound. Join ing Taj are four time Grammy award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama. The blind boys have been performing their traditional and contemporary gospel music since 1939 and now have recorded and released more than 50 albums. Two legendary performances in one night: Wednesday May 28th at the Royal Theatre. |
What impressions do people form when they watch other people interact? Do different subgroups of people (women versus men, young adults versus older adults) form different impressions? Researchers at the University of Victoria Psychology Department are looking for people to participate in an online research project exploring these and related issues. Completing the study takes only takes about 20 minutes, is all done online, and is entirely anonymous. You can participate just by clicking here! This project is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and has been approved by UVic's Human Research Ethics Committee. The researchers will donate $5 to Village 900 for each person who completes the study; each participant also has a chance to win $100. |
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