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Ebony Roots
A concert celebration of music from the African Descent/Black experience
In-Person Event
Fri. February 20th 2026 + Add to Calendar
Yaletown Roundhouse, Performance Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews Va
7:30pm - 9:30pm Doors at: 7:00pm
Artists
Brandon Thornhill (Vocals/Co-Producer)
Carlos Joe Costa (Percussion)
Leo D.E Johnson (Vocals/Guitar)
Olaf de Shield (Guitar/Vocals/Arrangements/Music/Director)
Russell Jackson (Bass/Vocals)
Wayne Stewart (Keyboards)
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Event Description
EBONY ROOTS is a powerful concert celebration of music from the African Descent/Black experience—tracing a 300-year journey from work songs and spirituals to the rise of Soul, R&B, Blues, and Motown. It highlights the evolving emancipation and cultural impact of African Descent communities from a North American perspective. Produced by Brandon Thornhill, with mentorship and admin support from Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre, the concert features a dynamic lineup of BC-based African Descent artists: Brandon Thornhill and Leo D.E Johnson (vocalists), Olaf de Shield (MD/guitarist), Russell Jackson (bass), Carlos Joe Costa (percussion), and Wayne Stewart (keyboard). Following its sold-out premiere at Vancouver’s Yaletown Roundhouse in February 2024, EBONY ROOTS is touring eight BC communiti... more...Event Image
