Vancouver Island world music supergroup Three Worlds – comprised of instrumental virtuosos Brad Prevedoros, Niel Golden, and Greg Joy – are performing on April 11 from 8-11 p.m. at the Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84 Ave.
The evening will feature the trio’s unique blend of world music styles that is turning heads in the Canadian music industry.
Prevedoros is renowned for his instrumental expertise, exuberant live performances, original compositions, and innovative re-imaginings of works by other composers. His repertoire of multi-genre music engages his audience through a mix of Jazz, Latin, pop, classical, Celtic, and folk. Since 1988, Prevedoros has released ten internationally distributed recordings and sold nearly half a million CDs. His album In Motion was nominated for a 2003 Western Canadian Music Award for Instrumental Album of the Year. His recordings have been included in over twenty music compilations.
Golden is a percussionist specializing in Indian tabla drums. Niel’s masterful interpretation of Indian Classical music, African, blues, and other world music styles spans a three-decade career. A highlight of his performances are his compositions on the new and elusive hand played steel drum the Hang (pronounced Hung), a flying saucer-esque instrument from Switzerland.
In addition to collaborating with internationally acclaimed artists Harry Manx and Xavier Rudd, Golden’s musical contributions have earned him nominations for three Juno Awards and two Western Canadian Music Awards.
Joy brings a fusion of Celtic, baroque, folk-rock, and contemporary jazz elements to the mix, through his mastery of guitar, flute, and hammered dulcimer.
Joy has recorded eighteen albums, which have sold over a quarter of a million copies world-wide. His music has also been used on many compilation albums in Europe and Southeast Asia.
“There is a mesmeric quality to what we do,” said Joy about the appeal of their sound.
Prevedoros added: “I think people like the fact that we’re not trying to hit them over the head with a message.”
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
For tickets, call 250-598-1810, email niel@nielgolden.com or visit www.threeworlds.ca/