Set in 1976 Argentina during a time of political turmoil, the film follows Tom Michell, a disillusioned English teacher who takes a job at St. George's College, an all-boys boarding school. While on a trip to Uruguay, he discovers an oil-slicked beach where he rescues a lone Magellanic penguin. This penguin, which he names Juan…

Cross vivid, folk-inspired melodies with two well-travelled jesters and you’ll find Jâca (ZH?-ka), a guitar and clarinet duo with exuberant energy, charm and wit. Clarinetist Wesley Ferreira and guitarist Jaxon Williams define their style as world music fused with personality and are unafraid to experiment with that which captures their fancy – fresh takes on…

Formed by Aaron Collis and Mark Manning, Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they…

Singer-songwriter pianist Jeffery Straker serves up a rootsy-storytelling brand of song that has been said to transport listeners-out onto a northern lake or to the main street of a prairie town. With critical comparisons to the likes of Kris Kristofferson, Murray McLauchlan & Billy Joel he’s twice been named 'Roots-Folk Artist of the Year' in…

Trevor Panczak is a Canadian country music entertainer who is no stranger to the stage. As an original artist, he has 4 top 50 hits and 1 top 40 hit in Canada. He has toured across the country and has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities. Known in some circles as…