The Georgia Straight recently named Dalava’s The Book of Transfigurations as one of the top 50 albums that have shaped Vancouver. And they are appearing at the store Sunday May 7th at 2:30. Their record is in high rotation here and we’re very excited to present them!
We’re pleased to welcome Germán López for a free in-store appearance on Sunday April 2nd at 2:30pm.
Later that night he will be giving a Cap Global Roots performance at Presentation House Theatre. More info & tickets here.
“Virtuoso timple player Germán López hails all the way from the Canary Islands off the Southern Coast of Spain and is bringing his unique and modern take on timple music to venues all over the world. Imagine the lovechild of a ukulele and a guitar and you have the small but resonant 5-string timple. Similar to the South American cavaquinho, cuatro and charango, the instrument’s precise and singing voice floats effortlessly in and out of complex patterns when under the fingers of López. Though a traditional Canarian folk instrument, the timple has been revived by players such as López in the last 15 years. Recently he has been collaborating in jazz-fusion projects, with symphony orchestras and on his recent album, De Raiz, he experiments with flamenco and global influences, weaving multiple elements in order to create something fresh and nostalgic all at once. Featuring Germán López on timple and Antonio Toledo on guitar.”
Shopping from out of town?
We sell rare records on Discogs!
MEET THE STAFF
Highlife World Music sells Records, CDs, DVDs, Books, Concert Tickets, Guitar Strings and Small Instruments. We have a hand-picked selection of new and used music from many genres.