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November 4, 2015, TORONTO – SPEAKeasy Collective presents Songs in the Key of Cree, a one-time musical tribute to the multitalented Cree playwright, author, storyteller and musician Tomson Highway on December 12 and 13, 2015, at Hugh’s Room (2261 Dundas St. W). The evening will showcase the musical achievements and unique wit that have garnered Highway fans around the world.
A master pianist, composer and songwriter with a repertoire spanning three decades, Highway’s music takes inspiration from a wide range of styles, including country, Brazilian samba, jazz and French Canadian folk songs with influences of Cole Porter and Kurt Weill. In addition to his Order of Canada, the JUNO-nominated performer was named one of the 100 most important people in Canadian history by Maclean’s magazine.
Highway will be joined on stage with musical director and pianist John Alcorn, saxophonist Marcus Ali, and performers Micah Barnes, Laura Hubert, Teresa Castonguay, Jani Lauzon and Patricia Cano. More performers will be announced soon.
Tomson achieved international recognition in 1986 for his sixth play, the multi-award winning The Rez Sisters, followed by the equally successful Dry Lips, Oughta Move to Kapuskasing. Both won the Dora Mavor Moore Award. Other notable plays and cabarets include The Sage, The Dancer and The Fool,The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito and The (Post) Mistress. He has criss-crossed the world conducting lectures, readings and musical performances, with accompaniment and as a solo performer.
Songs in the Key of Cree
Performers: Tomson Highway, John Alcorn, Marcus Ali, Micah Barnes, Laura Hubert, Teresa Castonguay, Jani Lauzon, Patricia Cano.
Dates: Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13th
Show time: 8:30 PM
Length: 70 minutes
Tickets: $22.50 Advance - $25.00 Door
Venue: Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto.
Hughsroom.com / 416.531.6604
Songs in the Key of Cree is presented by the SPEAKeasy Collective with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. For more biographical information on Tomson Highway’s, please visit TomsonHighway.com.
Photo: Tomson Highway. ©2015 Sean Howard Photography.
2015-11-04
Toronto: Tomson Highway sings "Songs in the Key of Cree" on December 12 and 13