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These gorgeous photos were taken by our fabulous Photography Committee: David Niddrie, Jorge Aguilar, Cloe Aigner, Alyssa Burtt, Bev Davies, Colin Mills, Joe Perez, Eric Scott. For more information and to see more of their photos, visit their Flickr site. More photos will be added in the coming weeks.

Do you have a favourite Festival story, memory, photo collection or video from this year’s Festival or past Festivals? Why not share them on the Festival Stories site?  Just want to visit? You’ll find interviews with performers, volunteers and other members of the Folk Festival family. Share the stories, share the love: click HERE

Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2010

Photo by David Niddrie

As the sun sets on another amazing Festival, thanks for sharing the music with us this long, hot, glorious weekend!

VFMF presents...Colombian Independence Day Fiesta!

with Batata y Las Alegres Ambulancias

Direct from Colombia

Las Alegres Ambulancias are masters of the oral tradition based on their Afro-Colombian roots.They have been preserving the ancient sounds and stories passed on by their ancestors. The group was formed in 1905 in Palenque de San Basilio by their forefathers and are representative of the culture of Colombia’s Caribbean area. They are a living demonstration of a 500-year-old African tradition and they will get your feet moving!

July 20 7pm to 11pm
CBC Studio 700 at 700 Hamilton Street

Admission $18 (Includes 2 Tamales from Los Tamales and one beer or wine)

Dj Vam Vam will keep the music flowing between sets.

To purchase tickets or for more information please call the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Box Office 604.602.9798 ext. 400.  Tickets can be ordered directly from and picked up directly from our Box Office at 438 Richards Street, or they can be purchased at Highlife Records – 1317 Commercial Drive.

 
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