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From the streets of Victoria, Masala came together as a diverse source of musical energy, accompanying demonstrations and lighting up Victoria and Vancouver community festivals with rhythms from around the world, from Samba to Haitian and Afican grooves.
The band started as an ad hoc group of percussionists from a wide range of musical inspirations who came together to accompany political demonstrations and marches. Since that time, Masala has evolved rapidly into a focused and professional band that infuses local events and festivals with a dynamic rhythm experience.
The
music of Masala is inspired by traditional rhythms from West Africa, Haiti,
Cuba, Brazil, and the Middle East. The band is honored to have members
who are committed students and teachers of these musical traditions.
Instrumentation consists of surdo, repinique, snare, timbau, agogo bell, tambourim,
shakers, shekere, kenkeni and cuica. The diversity of these musical
sources and this unique combination of instruments ensure an exceptional and
distinctive sound that will raise the energy of any event.
Masala's goal is to use music to bring people together in celebration of community and common cultural values. Audience interaction and participation have become essential aspects of a Masala performance. Playing with mobile instruments gives the band liberty to connect and move with the audience on the same level.
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2006-08
* Numerous events as below...!
2005
* Dancing Moon Solstice Event
* Fernwood Halloween Parade
* Sun Standing Still Dance Parties/Electronica Events
* World Water Day
* Golden Corporate Piggy Awards
* Trout Lake Illuminares (with Samba du Soleil)
* Mayne Island Fall Fair
* James Bay Community Picnic
* James Bay Lantern Festival
* Earth Day Parade
* Western Canada Wilderness Committee – various demonstrations
* Paradigm Festival
* Human Rights Symposium (B.C.G.E.U.)
* Pride Parade
* Victoria International Folk Festival
* Habitat Acquisition Trust fundraiser
* B.C. Rivers Day
* Various parties and busking events
2004
* Victoria International Folk Festival
* Walk for Global Justice (Earth Day Parade)
* Esquimalt Buccaneer Days
* James Bay Community Picnic
* Pride Parade
* Earth Day Parade
* Trout Lake Illuminaries (with Sambu du Soleil)
* World Water Day
* Golden Corporate Piggy Awards
* Esquimalt Lantern Festival
* Vancouver Parade of Lost Souls (with Sambu du Soleil)
* James Bay Lantern Festival
* Dancing Moon Solstice Event
* Wild Salmon Guild (various parades)
* Various parties and busking events
2003
* Xchanges Gallery Erotica Festival
* Walk for Global Justice (Earth Day Parade)
* Trout Lake Illuminaries (with Sambu du Soleil)
* Anti-war demonstrations
* Vancouver Parade of Lost Souls (with Sambu du Soleil)
* Fernwood Halloween Parade
* Wild Salmon Guild (various parades)
