| by Imtiaz Popat Drawing on his Afro-Arabic heritage, Moneka fuses African music and Arabic folk rhythms with funk, soul, and jazz influences. His engaging performances reflect his journey from Baghdad to Canada as a refugee and celebrate love, resilience, and cultural connection through original music and Middle Eastern classics. His has a profound knowledge of the African and Arabic culture that thrived in the Swahili Coast as result of trade of not just fabric, food, spices but of music and culture. His Juno-nominated album Kanzafula is the first Canadian-Iraqi recording to receive a Juno nomination. A Dora Award and Stingray Rising Star Award recipient, Moneka continues to build bridges across cultures through music, storytelling, and collaboration. Joined by an exceptional international ensemble, Moneka promises an electrifying evening of global sounds and joyful celebration. Hosted by the Rogue Folk Club, in co-production with Caravan World Rhythms, presents Juno-nominated Iraqi-Canadian artist Ahmed Moneka live in concert with the Ahmed Moneka Arabic Jazz Ensemble on March 27 at 8:00 pm at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James Community Square 3214 West 10th Avenue. |
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