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Sing the World! with Ginalina and Friends

Ages: Ages 0–9 (Grades PreK‑3)
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Photos by: Carla Hedges and Tosha Lobsinger 

Get ready for a musical journey around the globe!

Sing, dance, and gather clues as you explore folk songs from Korea, Estonia, Spain, Benin, India, France, China, and beyond. Through rhythms, songs, and different languages, you’ll discover the sounds of the world and work together to solve a Mystery Sound.

Presented by 4x Juno-nominated Ginalina on guitar, North Benin’s Yoro Noukoussi on djembe, donga (talking drum) and kokomba (conga), and Shanghai Conservatory of Music trained Sarah Yusha Tan on the guzheng (ancient Chinese zither), Sing the World! will captivate audiences young and old. Every show presents a featured guest with a unique cultural song to share!

Plus, families and teachers can access a special digital resource package to dive even deeper into the fun! Watch the video below.

Préparez-vous pour un voyage musical à travers le monde! Chantez, dansez et recueillez des indices en explorant des chansons folkloriques venant de Corée, d’Estonie, d’Espagne, du Bénin, d’Inde, de France, de Chine et d’ailleurs. À travers le rythme, les chansons et les différentes langues, vous découvrirez les sons du monde et travaillerez ensemble pour résoudre le Son Mystérieux.

Présenté par Ginalina, nominée 4 fois aux Juno, à la guitare, avec Yoro Noukoussi venant du Bénin du Nord au djembe, donga (tambour parlant) et au kokomba (conga), et la lauréate Sarah Yusha Tanau guzheng (cithare chinoise ancienne), Chantez le monde! saura captiver petits et grands.  Chaque spectacle présente aussi un invité vedette avec une chanson culturelle unique à partager! 

De plus, les familles et les enseignants peuvent accéder à un ensemble de ressources numériques spéciales pour plonger plus profondément dans le plaisir des chansons!

Performer: Ginalina

Country: BC, Canada

Genre: Music

Show length: 45 minutes

Resource: Study Guide

Ages: Ages 0–9 (Grades: PreK‑3)  (Babes in arms welcome)

Curriculum Connections:

Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 

Connexions de Curriculum:

Maternelle | 1er année | 2e année | 3e année

Venue: Revue Stage
1601 Johnston St,
Vancouver, BC

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $12+GST /ticket for one show
  • $11+GST/ticket for two shows

Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

Show development is in progress and details will be updated by April. 

A visual story with detailed info will be available right here in April.

There will be a Relaxed Performance on Sunday June 1st at 10:30AM

Lights
It will never be all dark.
There will be parts when it is dim.
There will be coloured lights. 
The light doesn’t change much and when it changes it changes slowly.

Sound
The musicians sing, play instruments, and talk (narrate).
Instruments include West African drums, Chinese guzheng, folk guitar, folk ukulele, didgeridoo, and may include others (e.g. accordion). 
Sound effects with the storyline will be present (e.g. sound of the boat on the water.)
Sound levels will be balanced throughout with gradual increments and decreases as necessary. 

Audience participation
Audience will be encouraged to give feedback to the musicians/character (e.g. telling her which continent to explore next, etc.)
Audience members will be encouraged to sing and dance along.
Things may be handed out to audience members.

Languages
English, French, Mandarin, Korean, and inclusion of words in other languages such as Spanish, and Estonian.

Show times & Tickets

In person

Tuesday, May 27  Additional show info In person 
12:30 – 1:15 PM  Get tickets 
6:30 – 7:15 PM  PJ Night 
Thursday, May 29  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:15 AM en Français  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:15 PM en Français  Get tickets 
Friday, May 30  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Get tickets 
Saturday, May 31  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Q&A
Sunday, June 1  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Relaxed Performance 

Show highlights

Show Acknowledgements

Rave Reviews

Ginalina went to touching lengths to create an engaging and delightful concert to uplift any spirit. Guitar, ukulele, story, and accordion made this show richly musical in her signature down-to-earth style! Also such a treat to present Mandarin and French songs for our audience.

Whistler International Children’s Festival 

Our favourite anthem-maker! Her songs inspire every child to dream, and every adult to be a champion that kids need.

Starlingkids Children’s Festival 

It opens the doors for other people to explore their own identities and to appreciate other people’s backgrounds and heritage through music.

Artist 

Show Acknowledgements