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DISCOVERY SERIES – Buwa

Wed Jun 1st, 2022 @ 7:30 pm

A Port Theatre DISCOVERY Series Presentation

British Columbia based, Nigerian performer Buwa is an artist you want to keep on your radar. Drawing influences from the late Whitney Houston, as well as Jill Scott, India Arie, Billy Porter, and Brenda Fassie — Buwa is an exciting contemporary soul artist, with pop and R&B sensibilities and a penchant for storytelling, for whom music has always played an important role. Buwa channels his creativity into poetry and performance art appearing in various stage productions on Vancouver Island where he resides. Recognized for his infectious melodies, his versatile voice and captivating song writing, Buwa has released two EPs: Olu [2019] and Road Signs [2016], along with a  handful of captivating singles. He uses his music and talents to change the way the world sees Africa.

Discovery Series ~ Support Local Talent

The Discovery Series is The Port Theatre Society’s new presentation series that features emerging artists from our Vancouver Island community. We’re supporting and growing local talent in our region. Together, we’ll explore the diversity and wealth of talent right here at home… sharing the ever-evolving relationship between audience and artists. Join us on our adventure to uncover what’s in the hearts and minds of these artists. Our Discovery Series will be surprising and heartwarming.

Adults $20  |  Members $18  |  Students $15 (with valid student ID)

TICKETS ON SALE April 6 @ 11am

Thank you to our Discovery Series sponsor
Thanks to our funders… investors in the Arts!

Details

Date:
Wed Jun 1st, 2022
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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Venue

The Port Theatre OffStage
125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Phone
250-754-8550