What started as a conversation between friends and Locarno band mates, Tom Landa and Robin Layne, has turned into the Second Annual Vancouver World Music Festival. The two night gathering of world beats and melodies, will feature some fabulous artists from Mexico, Colombia, India, Brazil, Nicaragua and Colombia, as well as amazing artists from BC.

This festival is about bringing people together to celebrate diversity and more importantly how much we all have in common. As cliche as the idea sounds, we are becoming a global village more and more every day. “I believe Vancouver’s multiculturalism lends itself to creating some of the most interesting mixes of world fusion with Arabic, Indian, Persian, Balkan, African and Central American influences blending with contemporary music,” says Robin Layne, co-producer of the festival. “I can guarantee there will be some- thing for everyone on April 6 to 8.”

If you are looking for a chance to travel the globe in your own hometown, you won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual Vancouver World Music Festival.

Tickets also available at Zulu  Records, Highlife, RedCat & Online.