This weekend it's Christmas Tyme in Wellesley, the Christkindl Market is on in downtown Kitchener as is its 'ugly brother' KrampusKINDL, plus lots of concerts, a yoga hike and a wrestling show.
The idea that Romani musicians have anything in common with their counterparts from Syria may seem far-fetched. Yet, listening to Taraf Syriana's debut album, it seems natural the two musical worlds blend effortlessly together. By Richard Marcus
The idea that Romani musicians have anything in common with their counterparts from Syria may seem far-fetched. Yet, listening to Taraf Syriana's debut album, it seems natural the two musical worlds blend effortlessly together. By Richard Marcus
By David Witter A neon sign in the window of the frame house flashes "Readings by Maria," while a wooden marker on the roadside, lit by a small spotlight, spells out the same message in hand-painted letters. After a quiet knock a short woman opens the door. Her skin is olive and her hair dark