Algoma Trad presents… PAYADORA on July 31

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Payadora – Thursday, July 31, 7:30pm -– Described by the Ottawa Citizen as “A World Class Contemporary Chamber Ensemble”. Payadora performs original compositions as well as original arrangements of Argentinian/Uruguayan Tango and Folk music. Made up of a group of players who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “super group” has combined their deep knowledge of tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Payadora is officially endorsed by the Argentinian Consulate in Toronto for its adherence to the spirit of tango. Their performances convey joy, virtuosity, humour and their intense passion for the music that they play.

Payadora won the 2024 Folk Music Ontario Award for best album for their critically acclaimed album “Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango.” The album reached #1 on the World Music Charts in Europe, accompanied by rave reviews, airtime, and press coverage around the globe, including the BBC, CTV, CBC television and radio, the Bangkok Post, NPR, and RTE Irish Public Radio. “…The most memorable release I have ever had the privilege to listen to and review” (WholeNote Magazine). They have been named on “Best of” lists on NPR’s Rhythm Atlas, Finnish National Radio and CBC Classical. They were also nominated for the Folk Music Awards as “Best Performing Artists” and won the German world music prize in 2024 (Weltmusikpreis RUTH award), performing at the famous world music festival, Rudolstadt where they received the award.

AlgomaTrad Family Camp Staff Concert – Thursday, August 14, AlgomaTrad Centre.

The Annual AlgomaTrad Staff Concert Extravaganza, Thursday, August 14, 7pm – will feature an incredible evening of music by all the award-winning and renowned staff members who are attending the Camp, including cross-Canada fiddle quintet supergroup Portage, Canadian fiddle champions Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout, award-winning stepdancer Mika McCairley; piper and Celtic wind instrumentalist Spencer Murray, who recently complete  1200 shows for the blockbuster Come From Away production in Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa, St John’s and Gander; and many more! Bios and pictures of the performers can be seen at algomatrad.ca/camp/.

About AlgomaTrad: AlgomaTrad is a charitable arts organization dedicated to enriching lives and building joyful community through the celebration and sharing of traditional music, dance, and heritage arts. Since 2004, the annual AlgomaTrad Family Camp has been bringing people to St. Joseph Island from across Canada, the US, and beyond, and the organization’s concerts, dances, and workshop programs have benefitted thousands of participants. AlgomaTrad is building on 22 years of experience to develop the AlgomaTrad Centre, which will be a welcoming community space with programming and events for people of diverse ages, cultures, abilities, and interests.

More info about all programs, call AlgomaTrad 705 782 4311