A collection of snaps from New Work’s Summer Dance & Music Event on August 23, 2020. This outdoor event was held on Granville Island and featured a welcome from Rebecca Duncan of Squamish and Musqueam descent of the Coast Salish Peoples.

The opening acts were from Afro Van Connect, AfroVanConnect.com and featured Aisha Kay, an upcoming R&B and Soul singer. Followed by Vuyo, a Queer, South African spoken word artist. Closing the set was Jonelle, a singer, producer & engineer.

Later in the day a work in progress showing of ‘whip’ by FakeKnot featuring Ralph Escamillan and Daria Mikhaylyuk.

Wrapping up the day was Farnaz Ohadi Cuadro. Franaz Ohadi an Iranian singer and songwriter featured a collection of original Persian-Flamenco songs, along with traditional Flamenco songs. Supported by Peter Mole on Spanish Guitar, and Matteo Sampaolo, with Latin percussion.