Jubefest Concerts: Kinjo & Young
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1M4, Canada
Alberta
51.06259009999999
-114.0925163
Description
Jubefest brings our community together to celebrate live performing arts at the Jubilee Auditorium featuring some of Alberta’s world-class musicians and poets. On August 17th, enjoy the musical duo Kinjo & Young as they bring the unique acoustic sound of the blues, soul, reggae, and funk to your summer. Joined by Miranda Krogstad with a introductory Poetic Prolougue, this will be one act you don't want to miss! So, bring your own lawn chair, purchase some tasty snacks and local beverages and enjoy the best of Alberta on our outdoor stage!
About Kinjo & Young:Jory Kinjo & Aaron Young have been performing, writing, producing music and touring the world for the better part of 3 decades. While the duo itself is new, these seasoned musicians come together with heartfelt songs, virtuosic musicianship, and an unrelenting passion for what they do.
Born and raised in Calgary, Kinjo joined soul band Mocking Shadows at age 20 and warmed the stage for 3 tours with the legendary B.B. King as well as Buddy Guy and ZZ Top. He later found a love for ska & reggae music and billed with giants of the genre such as Ziggy Marley, the Wailers, UB40, the English Beat and Fishbone.
Aaron Young is known for his brilliant guitar skills, prolific song writing and as one of the most respected music producers in Canada. Young started playing guitar at age 9 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He went on to become musical director for the world-beat stage show Barrage for 5 years, touring Asia, Scandinavia, the UK, Canada, and the US.
With vocal harmonies, groove and improvisation being paramount in their set, the duo showcases a variety of roots music in their show. Kinjo & Young capture true soul and sincerity in their songs and performance.
About Miranda Krogstad:Spoken word poet meets eternal optimist, Miranda's poetry ranges in topic from child's play to empowerment, giving life's obstacles a feel-good finish. A member of the 2016 national wild card team, member of the 2013 Spoken Word Program at the Banff Centre, Calgary Arts Development grant recipient, and a 2-time Canada Council for the Arts grant recipient, she now runs the spoken word network YYSpeak: a communal and supportive space for local spoken word artists.
Are you looking to keep the music going? Jubefest has much more coming your way with acts such as Peter & The Wolves, Caity Gyorgy, The Polyjesters, spoken word Poetic Prologues curated by Calgary’s Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, and more! Come enjoy sun and sounds on ‘Jube Island’ this August!
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Start:
2023-08-17T19:30:00-06:00
End:
2023-08-17T21:30:00-06:00
Category
Music
Tickets
General Admission
20.0
CAD
