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Fri. July 4th 2014 Long & McQuade Music Education Centre Victoria BC Free

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Ska Festival Workshop Series: Lynval Golding - The Meaning Behind The Lyrics: Lynval Golding (of the Specials)

Lynval Golding: The Meaning Behind the Lyrics 3 pm Friday July 4th @ Long and M...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Music Reggae / Ska / Dub
Fri. July 4th 2014 + Add to Calendar Long & McQuade Music Education Centre (All Ages)
3:00pm  Doors at: 3:00pm Free

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Lynval Golding (of the Specials)
Ska, two-tone from Convetry United Kingdom

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Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society
Entertain, Educate, Unite
Victoria BC
Open / Operational
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
North America's largest and longest running SKA & REGGAE FES...
Victoria BC
Open / Operational

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Lynval Golding: The Meaning Behind the Lyrics
3 pm Friday July 4th @ Long and Mcquade Education Centre (2822 Nanaimo St)

Arguably one of the most acclaimed ska artists in the world: Lynval Golding of legendary ska band The Specials will be presenting his workshop titled “The Meaning Behind the Lyrics.” This workshop will explore the music and culture that has transformed the genres of ska and reggae throughout England and beyond. More specifically, Golding will explain in depth some of The Specials' most popular songs offering the historical context behind the lyrics and why they were written. This will be an incredible learning experience for both regional and international artists and festival fans as will they have an opportunity participate in a cross educational experience with an artist who has found international success spanning generations.

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