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The Last Prayer Bead: Poetry, Story, and Song

date & time July 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

location Ron Basford Park, Granville Island

tickets $15-$35
The image features the text "The Last Prayer Bead: Poetry, Story and Song" in large, white letters. To the left is the festival's logo, a stylized flower with the text "Indian Summer Festival 2024" on a red background. On the right side, is Arthur Flowers wearing a straw hat and glasses, playing a musical instrument. The background is dark with blurred circular lights, and there are turquoise circular accents on the image.

Mr. Flowers seamlessly blends the rich rhythms of the blues and a Deep South patois in a lyrical, literate style. ― The New York Times

Come and gather beneath the vast summer sky for an enchanting evening where poetry, story and song will bring us into the power of the present moment. As we sit, facing the twilight over picturesque False Creek, you’ll experience an astonishing tapestry woven from words and melodies.

We are honoured to welcome back Arthur ‘Rickydoc’ Flowers, the great griot and hoodoo mystic. Known as a sage of stories, Arthur channels the deep-rooted tradition of West African griots through his blues-infused storytelling. His narratives resonate with the mystic axis of a mala turning through fingers, each bead unravelling a myth and serving as a wayfinder through the dark perils of our times.

The night will feature a medley of celebrated musicians and poets, including Governor General’s Literary Award winner Cecily Nicholson alongside violinist and vocalist Sejal, writer and poet Hari Alluri paired with Juno award-winning Gordon Grdina on oud, Dayne Ogilvie Prize winner Jillian Christmas with the mesmerizing sarod sounds of Dr. Rishi Ranjan, as well as a solo performance by Jody Okabe.

Witness the magic unfold as dusk settles, and bask in the paradox of endings/new beginnings.

*Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair.

Curated By Ruby Singh

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Venue: Ron Basford Park, Granville Island

Why Attend

  • Be transfixed by master storytellers and poets during this evening of soul-stirring narratives.
  • Experience the power of ancient traditions to bring unique perspectives to life’s mysteries and challenges.
  • Embrace a night of discovery under the vast summer sky and connect to the profound beauty of shared experiences.

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Date:
July 10, 2024
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Ron Basford Park, Granville Island
1218 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6H4B7 Canada
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