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Music in the Streets

The High Flora Bench between Glen Drive and Atlantic Avenue - City Centre

Date	Time	Musician and Genre	Biography
Thursday, July 3	4:30 - 6 p.m.	Naomi Chan Singer (pop/rock)	Naomi Chan is a seasoned vocalist whose performances span Asia and North America. She has shared the stage with artists like Michael Bublé, Shaggy, The Wailers, and David Pomeranz. Known for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Naomi brings power and heart to every performance.
Tuesday, July 8	12 - 1:30 p.m.	Naomi Chan Singer (pop/rock)
Thursday, July 17	4:30 - 6 p.m.	Natasha Kozak Singer (pop)	Natasha Kozak has been singing and performing since the age of 8, beginning her career in musical theatre before transitioning into contemporary and pop music. She has performed as a TransLink busker and regularly appears at local shows and events throughout the Tri-Cities.
Thursday, August 21	4:30 - 6 p.m.	SaxManZu Saxophone	SaxManZu is a standout saxophonist based in Coquitlam who, over the past two years, has performed as Spider Sax and SaxaClaus across the Vancouver area. A fan favourite with TransLink buskers, he’s brought his signature sound and flair to Lougheed Town Centre, Commercial–Broadway, Rocky Point Park, and Lafarge Lake.
Thursday, September 4	12 - 1:30 p.m.	Francis Baptiste Singer and guitar	Francis Baptiste is an Indigenous songwriter whose work explores cultural reclamation, addiction, and fatherhood. His debut album Sneqsilx (Family) features songs in Nsyilxcən, the endangered language of the Syilx people. In 2024, he released Senklip, the Trickster, followed by Lived Experience in East Vancouver, a candid reflection on his struggle with addiction. CBC has called him “unsparingly candid,” describing his single “Lazy Lake” as “lushly hypnotic.”

Hobbis Way and Clarke Road - Burquitlam

Date	Time	Musician and Genre	Biography
Monday, August 18	4:30 - 6 p.m.	Natasha Kozak Pop singer	Natasha Kozak has been singing and performing since the age of 8, beginning her career in musical theatre before transitioning into contemporary and pop music. She has performed as a TransLink busker and regularly appears at local shows and events throughout the Tri-Cities.
Thursday, August 28	4:30 - 6 p.m.	SaxManZu Saxophone	SaxManZu is a standout saxophonist based in Coquitlam who, over the past two years, has performed as Spider Sax and SaxaClaus across the Vancouver area. A fan favourite with TransLink buskers, he’s brought his signature sound and flair to Lougheed Town Centre, Commercial–Broadway, Rocky Point Park, and Lafarge Lake.
Tuesday, September 9	4:30 - 6 p.m.	Choong-Hoon Kwak Piano	Choong-Hoon Kwak, performing as GMWEEK, is a Coquitlam-based pianist known for emotional, reflective pieces inspired by everyday life. Through local concerts and his YouTube channel GMWEEK piano, he shares heartfelt melodies that invite listeners to pause, connect, and feel at home.
Thursday, September 11	12 - 1:30 p.m.	Amanda Cabralda & Marta Kalmar Jazz Duo	Marta Kalmar and Amanda Cabralda are music students at Capilano University, studying Jazz Performance & Composition. Since 2022, they’ve performed together as a piano-vocal duo, focusing on jazz standards with touches of pop and R&B. Their influences include Betty Carter, Jazzmeia Horn, Amy Winehouse, and Samara Joy.

South Entrance Plaza - City Centre Library

Date	Time	Musician and Genre	Biography
Thursday, August 19	4:30 - 6 p.m.	Amanda Calbralda & Marta Kalmar Jazz Duo	Marta Kalmar and Amanda Cabralda are music students at Capilano University, studying Jazz Performance & Composition. Since 2022, they’ve performed together as a piano-vocal duo, focusing on jazz standards with touches of pop and R&B. Their influences include Betty Carter, Jazzmeia Horn, Amy Winehouse, and Samara Joy.
Thursday, August 26	12 - 1:30 p.m.	Francis Baptiste Singer and Guitar	Francis Baptiste is an Indigenous songwriter whose work explores cultural reclamation, addiction, and fatherhood. His debut album Sneqsilx (Family) features songs in Nsyilxcən, the endangered language of the Syilx people. In 2024, he released Senklip, the Trickster, followed by Lived Experience in East Vancouver, a candid reflection on his struggle with addiction. CBC has called him “unsparingly candid,” describing his single “Lazy Lake” as “lushly hypnotic.”
Tuesday, September 2	4:30 - 6 p.m.	Choong-Hoon Kwak Piano	Choong-Hoon Kwak, performing as GMWEEK, is a Coquitlam-based pianist known for emotional, reflective pieces inspired by everyday life. Through local concerts and his YouTube channel GMWEEK piano, he shares heartfelt melodies that invite listeners to pause, connect, and feel at home.
Thursday, September 9	12 - 1:30 p.m.	Jirong Huang Erhu soloist	Jirong Huang, a graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, has performed across Canada and the U.S. since arriving in Vancouver in 1988. A featured erhu soloist on TV, CBC Radio, and at the Governor General’s Concert, Jirong blends Western classical and contemporary styles into Chinese music, earning praise from audiences and critics alike.