amanda martinezAmanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose new CD Mañana exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón calls her “one of the greatest voices in the world.”

1. What are we interrupting (i.e. what music-related activity are we taking you away from to write this)? 

Right now I am rehearsing for some shows I have this summer while my twins are napping!

2. What, if anything, are you most looking forward to as an audience member (not work-related) between now and September 7?

I am really looking forward to the “Heart of Africa” concert at Lula Lounge on July 18, featuring both amazing musicians and dancers. This is the music of my mother's homeland and I am very excited to hear it.

3. How about work-related events/activities?

This month I am very honoured to be performing for Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday. Also performing at the Nelson Mandela School will be the amazing Lorraine Klaasen and Liona Boyd (I am a huge fan of both). There will be a simultaneous broadcast around the world in Nelson Mandela’s honour so this will be very special. 

This month I am also hosting a few shows at the Harbourfront Centre, including “Classical V: Brass,” and performing for the Cultura Festival at Mel Lastman Square

4. What are you already preparing for musically beyond the summer? And (how) do your summer plans tie in with these longer term plans?

I am working on our show to take on the road for our new album Mañana, which comes out this fall. Our summer performances will be helping the creative juices flow for new material, as well as shaping our show for the CD release.

WEBSITE

www.amandamartinez.ca

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Green Pages 2012

Summer has arrived and with it, the regular concert season closes. But this is by no means the end of music for the season: rather, summer festivals are starting in abundance, providing a rich array of musical experiences, from orchestra and choir concerts to chamber and solo recitals. So welcome to the WholeNote’s 11th annual Green Pages, our guide to summer festivals throughout Ontario, across Canada and beyond, presenting music of all sorts – classical, jazz, opera, folk, world music and much more – in a plethora of unique and beautiful settings across the country! Our Green Pages Summer Music Guide comprises three sections. First, you’ll find the profiles of 39 summer festivals from far and wide joining us as Green Pages members this year. Next, you’ll find listings from our Green Pages members hosting events between June 1 and July 7. Look out for further events hosted by these festivals between July 1 and September 7 in our July/August double issue!

Click here for a map of the Summer Music Festivals

THE 2012 GREEN PAGES TEAM

Project Manager Karen Ages

Project Editor Adam Weinmann

Layout and Design Uno Ramat

Website Bryson Winchester

On The Road

On The Road 2014 Coming Soon

Compiled and edited by Sara Constant

Once again, it’s that time of year where we cast our nets wide and ask Canadian musicians across our community what they’re looking forward to this summer, both as listeners and performers, and what their plans are for the season ahead.

Every year it’s the same four questions – and yet, they call forth an array of responses as varied and unique as the musicians themselves. With new updates and responses coming in every day, be sure to check out this page from time to time to read up on the summer plans of this year’s “On-the-Roaders.” Here follows a taste of what they’re up to during the coming summer months.

MUSICIANS, CONCERT PRESENTERS AND MUSIC LOVERS: DO YOU TWEET?

Follow us @thewholenote and share your summer music festival experience by using the hashtag #WNontheroad.

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