Wayde Compton
Wayde Compton is a Vancouver writer and editor whose work includes the Dorothy Livesay Prize-nominated book of poetry 49th Parallel Psalm (Advance Editions/Arsenal Pulp Press, 1999) and Bluesprint: Black British Columbian Literature and Orature (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2002). His current projects include the performance The Reinventing Wheel: A Turntable Poem, an ongoing performance project which incorporates original, recited poetry recorded on dub plates mixed live with various pre-recorded hip hop and spoken-word records on two turntables. Wayde is a respected and renowned writer and performer and we are honored to present his performance on the Waterfront stage.
Che:Chapter 127
"Let me say, with the risk of appearing ridiculous that the true
revolutionary is guided by strong feelings above all, always be
capable of feeling any injustice committed to anyone anywhere in the
world"
-Che Guevara
Che:Chapter 127 cite unapologetic, revolutionary political activism as their central source of inspiration and purpose. Completely unconcerned with the fact that they're totally out of phase with the current stampede of bands falling all over themselves to put on matching suits and convince the public that they’re about community and not celebrity, the band continues to chart it’s own territory. One of the newest members of the G7 Welcoming Committee, Che:Chapter 127's new record boasts local guests Kinnie Starr, Jen from Submission Hold, Kim from Skinjobs and art by Red Wire editor Tania Willard. Word to that.
Bronwen, Tanya & Sara
Bronwen Tigar, Tanya Davis and Sara Kendall are a threesome formed out of sweet friendship and in-synch sight lines about the world surrounding-sounding out tight rhymes, layers of beatbox and song… these players carry movement for awareness musically along.
Speaking on the unspoken, and letting the conventions of poetry and political conversation be broken they are sharing education, sillyness and community via music and solidarity - a part hip hop, part folk, part gospel, fully heart- participation kind of full on fun.
eyedentity
A collaborative set with Jacob Cino providing the beats while his three
guest MC's lay down the lyrical drive-bys.
Jacob Cino (Third Eye Tribe) has been producing and performing
electronic
music internationally for the past 7 years. He has been dubbed the audio
alchemist for his wicked brews of sonic styles. Expect techno followed by
dancehall twisted with jungle and topped with a big scoop of dubby
hip-hop.
Bounty Hunta born in Jamaica and trans-planted Canada, Bounty fuses
styles
to create dancehall rhymes that are original and conscious. Having
released two full length CD's., Bounty is a major pioneer in
Vancouver's dancehall and reggae communities.
Zenobia Salik born in the UK, now residing in Vancouver, Zenobia
brings a
sweet and soulful approach to her diva delivery. She sings in many musical
projects (including United Asian Underground) that range from Jazz to
Electronica and has skills that will melt you like butter.
Ndidi Cascade Ndidi throws down insightful words that are
rhythmically
tight, representing conscious Hip-Hop in its finest form. She is a
much-beloved rhymer who has graced stages at Vancouver Folk Festival,
Sistahood and Under The Volcano. When she grabs the mic listen close
because each word is gold!!
Pink Parlour
The "Middle City Rockers Do Political Bop until they win!!"