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10 acts to catch at this weekend's Vancouver Folk Music Festival

10 acts to catch at this weekend's Vancouver Folk Music Festival

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Three Identical Strangers: Separated at birth, united in controversy

Three Identical Strangers: Separated at birth, united in controversy

Three Identical Strangers . Directed by Tim Wardle. Rating: 8 (out of 10) In 1980 Robert Shafran went to college and received an odd welcome. Girls came up to him and kissed him.
The Cinematheque presenting major retrospective of Philippe Garrel's work

The Cinematheque presenting major retrospective of Philippe Garrel's work

Philippe Garrel: Definitions of Love runs through July 30
Lynn Johnston mentors student on the art of the comic strip

Lynn Johnston mentors student on the art of the comic strip

Cartoonist took time to show Evan Panton some of the ‘tricks of the trade’ in session
Joachim and Ry Cooder make it a family affair at folk fest

Joachim and Ry Cooder make it a family affair at folk fest

Q&A with Joachim Cooder: Son plays before father on Sunday at Jericho Beach Park
Art Bergmann returns to his old stomping grounds

Art Bergmann returns to his old stomping grounds

Punk rocker visits West Coast to perform at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Ranky Tanky – “You Gotta Move” (Track of the Day)

Ranky Tanky – “You Gotta Move” (Track of the Day)

Ranky Tanky perform the traditional gospel tune “ You Gotta Move ” on their debut album released in September, 2017. They play the Vancouver Folk Music Festival this weekend including a Main Stage set before Ry Cooder on Sunday evening.
Gamelan Bike Bike – “Tailwind” (Track of the Day)

Gamelan Bike Bike – “Tailwind” (Track of the Day)

Gamelan Bike Bike perform “ Tailwind ” at the release party for their album Hi-Ten on Nov. 11, 2017. For more information on the recording visit insiturec.com/hi-ten .
DakhaBrakha – “Sho Z-Pod Duba” (Track of the Day)

DakhaBrakha – “Sho Z-Pod Duba” (Track of the Day)

Kiev, Ukraine quartet DakhaBrakha perform “ Sho Z-Pod Duba ” and several other songs at an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.
Morocco blends together many different cultures

Morocco blends together many different cultures

Gateway to Africa an exotic feast for the senses