Small World Music: Auspicious Folk
AUSPICIOUS FOLK:
With Janice Jo Lee, Tennyson King, Arlene, Darling Cora, Mohsin Zaman
Friday, December 1st, 2023
Small World Centre: 180 Shaw St, Toronto
An evening of five singer-songwriters to soothe your soul. Curated and hosted by Janice Jo Lee. Folk music concert featuring poetic lyrics and uplifting melodies, ending with a songwriters circle.
- ARLENE: Award-winning singer-songwriter from Mississauga with a global fanbase, known for hosting "Striving Artist" on Filipino TV and addressing mental health in her upcoming EP.
- TENNYSON KING: Nomadic indie folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada, renowned for his album "Good Company," promoting Chinese community representation, and blending traditional Chinese music with indie folk in his new project.
- DARLING CORA (Darlene Cuevas): Filipino Canadian composer and finger-style guitarist known for soulful songs with sunny grooves and progressive folk rock, as well as instrumental guitar tunes.
- MOHSIN ZAMAN: Fusing Eastern and Western influences, Mohsin Zaman creates heartfelt songs that touch on love, family, compassion, and self-peace, delivering a captivating and relatable musical experience.
- JANICE JO LEE: Multidisciplinary artist based in Ontario, blending folk, soul, jazz, and more to explore themes like gender justice, anti-racism, and community using various instruments and performance techniques.