Performers

With an unmistakable voice like “gravel on silk”, and a colourful landscape of tightly crafted lyrics, driving rhythms and uplifting melodies, Canadian singer-songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) is creating folk music the whole world can sing to.
From charting on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, to delivering captivating performances on CBS & NPR Tiny Desk and touring internationally with Mandy Moore, Lauren Daigle and Milow, AHI has earned over 100 Million streams worldwide, propelling him to the forefront of today’s Folk/Roots music scene.

morning glories is a Surrey-based modern folk trio known for dreamy harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Comprised of three women, they create, perform, and record original, harmony-led music rooted in themes of intergenerational connectedness, womanhood, and the wonder of nature. Their songwriting leans into challenging concepts. Like the resilient morning glory flower—capable of blooming even in unforgiving corners—morning glories’ music draws beauty from life’s toughest places.

Saskatchewan-based Métis singer-songwriter Berk Jodoin’s recent album Fly Away gives us a glimpse into the challenges he has overcome throughout his life, along with unflinching observations of others in similar circumstances. Berk released his self-titled debut album in 2020 and followed it up in 2022 with Half-Breed, which earned him a Saskatchewan Music Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year, along with a 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year.

Dumpsta Dragons is a unique Asian duo that has performed hundreds of shows for children throughout B.C. and Saskatchewan. Alcvin Ramos is a recognized grand master of the Japanese shakuhachi and has also trained extensively on the didgeridoo with Aboriginal masters in Australia. 

His | Hers is a husband-and-wife musical duo blending jazz, folk, acoustic, and African influences into a rich, soulful sound.

Pasión Venezuela Dancing Group was created in March 2024 by a group of Venezuelans who are deeply passionate and proud of their culture and traditional dances.

The group’s main purpose is to showcase the rich variety of Venezuelan dance styles and rhythms through performances at cultural festivals and special events.

Shawn Bullshields was born and raised in Southern Alberta and is a member of the Blackfoot Nation. In 2010, he began pursuing music professionally in Vancouver. Since 2015, Shawn has been performing full-time on Granville Island. He is a singer and guitarist with natural charisma and a professional delivery, offering a repertoire that spans pop, blues, country, and folk.

The Surrey International Folk Dancers have enjoyed dancing together for over three decades. Folk dancing is an excellent recreational activity for all ages and abilities. Our dances and music originate from traditional communities in countries around the world. We welcome everyone to join us and discover the world of dance. Along the way, you will have fun, meet new people, be challenged, and get exercise without even realizing it.

Turath Troupe began with a group of local guys from Surrey who wanted to express their cultural pride by showcasing Dabkeh at various cultural and celebratory events.

Palestinian Dabkeh is a cultural expression that highlights the deep-rooted Palestinian spirit—where powerful footwork, music, and group unity come together to celebrate heritage, resist erasure, and keep cultural memory alive through movement.

‘Xariyaa’ (pronouced as zuh-ri-yaa)(Meaning: channel, vessel or medium) is a fusion music band serving as a bridge into the rhythms and beats of South Asian and Persian music blending Bhakti, Sufi and Folk poetry stretching from the Far East.