Art on the Rocks / 2019

Ottawa Rock Art

 

Friday Sunsets with Pierre Sauve

Each Friday sunset throughout the summer, Pierre Sauve performs upon the site with Pan & Hand drumming. 

Pierre has been providing wonderful Pan & Hand drumming on the site since 2014. His performances on site adds to the serene sounds of the rapids and the balance of the rock sculptures, it is an audio deleight for all.

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Special Events 2019

 

Sunday 18 August
 

 Debbie Danbrook
 

"HEALING WATERS"

Music and Dance with Artwork to offer healing energy to our beautiful Ottawa River and all waters of the world.

Debbie Danbrook on Shakuhachi Flute

Debbie is a world renowned Shakuhachi flutist, and has performed upon site numerous times since 2009. The amazing Rebecca Cragg will create beautiful Japanese brush paintings during the performance.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pMFLV2NL8w 

The Sacred Dance Guild of Ottawa will also performed with guest musician, Pierre Sauve on 'hand drum'.
 

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Tuesday August 20th 

Smiley Om Acroyoga

 "EB & FLOW"
 

Diana Lam & Greg Clarke

With guest musician Pierre Sauve on 'hand drum'.

 

Diana and Greg of Smiley Om will present an acro yoga performance that incorporates both static possess and flowing movements to complement the strength of the banks and flow of the rapids. Diana and Greg combine two different styles of acro and love sharing the practice with the audience.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHAZfSB-WB4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b0BKmGHe8w

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Sunday 25 August 

 

Natasha Royka
 

"TERPSICHORE'S DIVERTISSEMENT"

 

Inspired by the element of air, Terpsichore's Divertissement explores the relationship between the rock sculptures and the dancer's ability to create sculpture with the moving body. Ballet is at the core of this piece.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gtS0kj1eWw&t=310s

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Sunday 25 August

Inuit Throat Singing

Performed by Samantha Kigutaq-Metcalf & Cailyn Degrandpre
 

"TARNIRIK"
"Two Souls"

What is Inuit throat singing?

Throat singing is a musical form that has roots all over the world. However, Inuit throat singing, or katajjaq, is unique because it is typically done between two women, facing each other, while harmonizing breaths.

While no records were kept as to when exactly it started, it has been said it was used by Inuit women as sort of a game to pass the time. The first one to run out of breath or start laughing loses.

The Residential School System attempted to remove "Throat Singing", as well as Inuit culture. However, under Canada's "Truth & Reconciliation" program (2015), the art form has been revived, and modernized with musical accompaniment by other artists.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiojERilBlc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-3hMZqsxQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIs4kv3LwEE

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Sunday 25 August

Kosta & Dimitri Georgaras

"MIRISLOU"

An Odyssey of Greek Music from the Rebetiko Subculture

 

A taste of the Greek blues, stemming from the harsh realities of a marginalized subculture (late 19thcentury to the 1950s).

 

Dimitri Georgaras: Bouzouki

Kosta Georgaras: Guitar & Vocals
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCD0IvzQ8SE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4hsagYbXQY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_H8vE3g9Zw

 

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Saturday 14 September

Ian Hanchet & Sharon Cheema

"TUMBLEWEED"

 

 

Tumbleweed is the husband and wife team of Ian Hanchet (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals) and Sharon Cheema (Guitar, Ukulele,  Bass Ukulele, Merlin and vocals). They perform music from the singer/songwriter tradition. The CD was concieved as a fund-raiser for the St. James Drop-in Centre which provides dignity and shelter and Music and Art Therapy for homeless and/or marginalized people in Montreal. All proceeds go toward this cause.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI-7Id_yM2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orHAVG0y8CE

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Sunday 15 September

 

Jacqui Du Toit
 

"TALES of WONDER"

 

Get ready for an evening of wonder and delight, as Jacqui Du Toit (an award-winning and International storyteller from South Africa), accompanied by Denis Kashi and Jack Pyl (on drums) takes you on a journey to "ONCE UPON A TIME .....MANY MANY MOONS AGO" 

 

Our Storyteller

Born and raised in South Africa, Jacqui Du Toit is known for her animated stories from the mother land. By combining gestures, dance, singing, facial expressions, and dramatic impersonations that spark the audience, Jacqui knows how to captivate the audience with more than just words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOqCiJyZIUo&t=161s 
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUASPcIwga4&t=74s

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Tuesday 17 September

 

6:30/1830h 

Smiley Om Acroyoga

"ALL ABOUT BALANCE" 

 

Diana Lam & Greg Clarke 
plus invited members of Smiley Om

With guest musician Pierre Sauve on 'hand drum'.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8D6a7KoCMo
 

 

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 Desislava Simenova

 "REMIC RAPIDS MEDITATION"

 A high school teacher, a yoga instructor, a meditation practitioner and instructor. Desislava Simeonova is devoted to sharing the wisdom that comes from within so that more people live a life full of harmony, peace, and love. 

 In this half-hour guided meditation for self-love, Desislava will invite you to connect with your true nature and send love to yourself. Her philosophy is that one can't offer love to others if one does not love oneself. Please bring something comfortable to sit on.
 

https://www.thepathbydesi.com

 

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