A New Westminster musician is part of the lineup for a benefit showcase of drumming talent.
Cassius Khan brings his tabla talents to the stage for Drum Heat, a benefit concert for Arts Umbrella, on Thursday, April 27 at the Vogue Theatre.
The concert is coordinated by percussionist Sal Ferraras and brings together a lineup of notable percussionists from all aspects of B.C.’s jazz and world music scene. He staged the first Drum Heat concert in 1986, and sicne then the lineup has expanded to include an eclectic mix of performers.
Khan will provide tabla and vocals, and Ferraras will also perform on percussion, vibes and vocals.
The lineup also includes Celso Machado (guitar, percussion, vocals), Miles Black (piano), Jodi Proznick (bass), Toto Berriel (percussion and vocals), Paul Bray (percussion), Liam MacDonald (percussion), John Korsrud (trumpet), Tom Keenlyside (saxophone), John Reischman (mandolin), Raphael Geronimo (drumset and timbales) and Niho Takase (piano).
The 20-member Sarabande choir will also join the musicians for some collaborations.
Music will include Caribbean, Latin American, Asian and fusion rhythms and styles.
The concert is set for 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at the Vogue, 918 Granville St. Tickets are $30 regular, or $20 for students and seniors. Buy through www.ticketfly.com.
See more information at www.artsumbrella.com.
