Global Music at The Rooms
Date: Aug 7
7:00 pm
- 8:30 pm
Where: Fortis Courtyard & Amphitheater
Global Music
Celebrate the diverse talent in our community with this exciting concert series! Led by MusicNL and the Association for New Canadians, this initiative aims to increase the representation and recognition of new musicians in our province. Stay tuned for weekly announcements of featured musicians!
This is a free event. All ages are welcome. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music on the lawn! Please check our social media for updates in case of inclement weather.
This event is offered in partnership with the Association for New Canadians and MusicNL.
AUGUST 7
7:10 to 7:40: Ana Luísa Ramos
Ana Luísa Ramos is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, educator, and music curator based in St. John's, NL. She has performed across Europe, South, Central, and North America, working in both classical and popular music. Ana holds a Licentiate Degree in Music Education and a postgraduate diploma in Vocal Coaching, with studies in Brazil, Argentina, Austria, and Canada. She has contributed to over 18 albums and released her debut solo album, "Um," in 2016. Her second album, "Amanheceu," was released in 2021, the same year she won the MusicNL Jazz Artist of the Year award. Ana also performs as part of the duo "Ana & Eric" with Eric Taylor Escudero. Their self-titled EP (2020) and album "Our House From Here" (2023) earned multiple MusicNL and ECMA nominations. Ana's latest solo album, "Solaris," released in April 2024, explores themes of love in Portuguese and English and was recorded across Canada, the USA, and Brazil.
7:55 to 8:25: Andrew Kagumba
Andrew Kagumba is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He also holds a PhD in Music Education from Texas Tech University. Born and raised in Uganda, Andrew's creative output is deeply influenced by the rich musical heritage of his Ganda culture.
AUGUST 14
7:10 to 7:40: Jing Xia
Jing Xia is a professional guzheng artist and ethnomusicologist based in Newfoundland, Canada. Born and raised in Hunan, China, Xia began studying the guzheng at the age of six. Her recent accolades include winning the 2023 East Coast Music Award "Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year” and the 2023 MusicNL Awards "Album of the Year” and "Solo Artist of the Year.”
7:55 to 8:25: Alla Melnychuk
Alla Melnychuk is a pianist from Ukraine. In May 2022, she moved to the vibrant city of St. John's, where she currently works as a piano teacher at Halliday Music Studio. In addition to teaching, she performs both solo and as part of the international Sunflower Duo, a group she co-founded with a friend. The duo has performed multiple times in St. John's for various events and audiences. Alla has also participated in Shelley Neville's last two "O Holy Night" shows and, with the duo, toured across the island in the summer of 2023. Her performances feature instrumental (piano) arrangements of Ukrainian classical and folk music, contemporary adaptations of Ukrainian folk music, and works by contemporary Ukrainian composers.
AUGUST 21
7:10 to 7:40: Cristina Hernandez
Cristina Hernandez is a Mexican folk singer and songwriter with over a decade of experience in the music industry. She studied voice and composition at Fermatta Music Academy. In Mexico, she released her first EP, Más Allá de la Razón and performed at various festivals and cultural venues. Now based in St. John’s, Cristina launched her international career in March 2022, performing for the Multicultural Women’s Organization on International Women’s Day and premiering her song “Flowers in the Wind.” She also participated in the Newcomer Musician Panel during the same event. Cristina's latest performance was a multicultural collaboration at the Lawn Vanya Festival. Currently, she is working on new music that fuses influences from Canada, Mexico, and other cultures worldwide.
7:55 to 8:25: Zay Nova
Zay Nova is an Indonesian-born singer/songwriter, and radio producer/video producer based in St. John's. He released his debut album, Head Above the Water, on January 20th, 2024. Zay Nova was Nominated for 2022 Music NL Country Artist of the Year as well as Global Artist of the Year and 2021 nominee for the Canadian Independent Music Video Awards for Best Country Video. His debut album, Head Above the Water, is available now online or visit www.zaynovamusic.com
AUGUST 28
7:10 to 7:40: Baraka
From his home base of St. John’s, NL, Baraka carries with him a sound and spirit sure to deliver a world-class entertainment experience. Originally hailing from the coastal city of Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania, Baraka has been performing and writing music since his early teens. Drawing influences from artists such as Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Tracy Chapman, The 1975, Drake, Kanye West, The Script, Usher, and Ne-Yo, he has a natural talent for writing clever lyrics and infectious melodies.
7:55 to 8:25: Eldin Husic
Eldin Husic is a singer-songwriter originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has lived and performed music all over the world. Eldin has more than 25 years of experience in the music scene. In 2002, he moved to South Korea and performed there for 16 years.
Eldin is a proficient instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. He sings and plays original and cover songs in English and his native language. In his compositions, he mixes folk and rock from diverse musical traditions. Since 2018, he is grateful to call Newfoundland home. Eldin likes to sing about love.
Events & Programs
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Celebrating Indigenous Voices: An Evening with Artist Deantha Edmunds
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day! An intimate evening in conversation with multi-disciplinary, award-winning Inuk artist Deantha Edmunds. She will speak to her inspirations (including Billy Gauthier’s sculpture at The Rooms The Earth, Our Mother), her creation process, and her artistic journey, as well as her milestone successes winning a JUNO and ECMA in 2025.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Speaker:
Recent JUNO & ECMA winner Deantha Edmunds is Canada’s first Inuk soprano and was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2023 for her activity as a performer, writer, composer, and mentor. Her work seeks to empower Indigenous people and share their stories and resonates with both her community and internationally with integrity. She brings a level of professional excellence to Canada’s art scene that is unique and important. Deantha shares her voice and vision from the heart and draws accolades from across Canada and abroad.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your space.