Jerry Saddleback JR

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Saturday & Sunday • 3:00 - 3:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Co-Owner of Kokimaw Nipawo with his wife, Jerry Saddleback Jr., is a father first, husband, continuing life­long learner of the Plains Cree Culture and Traditions as well as a musician & businessman. He thrives with a background in First Nations Governance as a past serving member of Council for Samson Cree Nation. Kokimaw Nipawo specializes in wellness workshops, art therapy, cultural teachings, traditional Plains Cree Hoop-Dance, Music & traditional Powwow Dance showcases and much more.

Alberta Qipao & Dance Society

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Sunday • 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Alberta Qipao & Dance society was founded in 2018 . As a non-profit organization, we have trained over 200 individuals in the art of Qipao performance. We have participated in many major events across Edmonton including the K-Days Parades, Edmonton Heritage Festival, Chinese Spring Festival Celebrations，Kaleido festival. We have also performed at a seniors centre in Edmonton, as well as taken part in many charitable Christmas events. Furthermore, we have appeared as guests in several public school performances. In the 2019 Chinese New Year Gala, we were congratulated by Lu Xu, the consul general of the PRC in Calgary, and in October of that year, we received top prize at the Vancouver Charity Qipao festival. As the very first Qipao society in Edmonton, our members come from a wide array of professions including doctors, teachers, accountants, engineers, radio hosts and more. We are a group of enthusiastic ladies who delight in spreading joy to others through our wonderful performances.

Korora Choir

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Sunday • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Founded in 1996, Korora is in its twenty-ninth season in 2024-2025. The flagship ensemble of Korora Choirs, Korora has received first and second place on Canadian national festival stages. The choir also placed first in their division in the CBC/Choral Canada Competition for Amateur Canadian Choirs in 2015. Korora has received several awards for its work with youth, music education, and its African Projects Fund. While Korora takes pride in these accomplishments, the choir's focus remains centred on creating a learning experience for young singers while providing audiences with exciting and innovative musical performances.

Korora has been a featured ensemble at many events both nationally and internationally. These include the Rocky Mountain National Music Festival, Podium (the biennial conference of Choral Canada), the Canadian Music Educators National Conference, the regional conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the International Society of Music Educators (ISME) conference, and others. In addition to performances in many North American cities, the choir has toured Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Malaysia, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, and Zambia.

C Jam Big Band

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Sunday • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

C-Jam Big Band started with a solid grounding in the great sounds of the swing era — music made famous by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, and many others.Then we added a wide range of other types of dance tunes to keep dancers on their feet all evening.
Swing, foxtrot, jive, waltz, rock, polka, latin: the C-Jam Big Band brings great music to your event. See our MUSIC link for some ideas about our repertoire.

Andrea Pinna

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Andrea Pinna singing on stage

Sunday • 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm | Paraiso Balcony

Sunday • 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm & 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Born in Cagliari, Italy in 1969, Andrea immigrated to Canada in 2014 as a foreign worker and hopes to remain in Canada as a permanent resident.

His artistic singing career as a tenor started later in life, at 33, in a tourist village on Sardinia Island. For him, the experience of singing in public was surprising and very emotional. As a result of this sudden success, Andrea began to study classical lyric singing, supported by professional coaches who helped him and introduced him to professional classical singers. Andrea has exhibited in many important Italian music centers like Milan, Bologna Palermo and his native Cagliari.

In 2012, Andrea produced a CD of Italian popular arias and Neapolitan songs with much success and joined a musical group exhibiting in many Italian theatres.

In Edmonton, Andrea continues to improve his musical talent and working to build a better future for him and his family here in Canada.

Socials
https://www.andreapinnatenor.com/

LittleBirds

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Sunday • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Now entering its 35th year and proudly sponsored by the Edmonton Jazz Society, the Littlebirds offers an elite opportunity for auditioned music students ages 14-21 to play in jazz-driven big band and small combos that crosses school divisions. It gives these students a chance to work and perform with other young musicians with the same passion, and it often leads to lifelong friendships and musical collaborations. The combo focuses on authenticity and have a blend of learning jazz standards and doing original and creative music.

Kim Gates Duo

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Sunday • 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm & 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

A Canadian singer and songwriter, Kim has been entertaining enthusiastic audiences across Western Canada with his soulful lyrics and simple melodies since becoming a full time musician in 2016. Kim plays weekly in Edmonton area pubs and functions, and travels throughout Western Canada performing his original music at festivals and venues. He is influenced by the writing of Steve Earle and Billy Joel, and the music of Blue Rodeo and The Tragically Hip. Kim performs high energy pub shows with all the songs you love to sing and hear, as well as performances of his soulful original music. Kim released his first album, "Help You Get Back Home" in December 2021, on all streaming platforms and for purchase on his website. Kim and his partner have a 9 year old daughter who has inspired much of his music and is the joy of his life. When Kim's not sharing his musical inspiration with others, he enjoys sports and spending time with his family.