Vancouver 
Events Description
Honoring the Past, Voicing the Future of Vancouver’s African Diaspora Communities in Song
musica intima is honored to partner with the renowned Vancouver vocalist and director Dawn Pemberton for her evocative new curation, SANKOFA. Known as the “New Queen of Canadian Soul,” Pemberton joins forces with one of Canada’s most celebrated vocal ensembles to present an evening that transcends traditional performance, offering a profound musical inquiry into heritage and community.
Rooted in the Akan concept from Ghana, Sankofa, literally ‘to go back and fetch it’, teaches that the past is a necessary foundation for a meaningful future. This performance serves as a musical conversation between the audience and an exceptional assembly of artists, including the singers of musica intima, Dawn Pemberton, with her frequent local collaborators Michael Creber (piano) and Raphael Geronimo (percussion).
Through this intentional curation, Pemberton maps the profound choral lineage of the African Diasporas around the world, weaving their expansive traditions into the specific, living histories of Vancouver’s own African-descended communities. By centering the lived experiences and testimonies of local Elders, the program creates a sacred intersection of song and story.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
$15 to $40+fees
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
7:30 PM
Venue:
ANNEX,
823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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