Time: 8 p.m.

Tickets: $20 regular; $15 senior/alumni; $12 student.

 U of L Global drums ensemble are taking you to beaches all over the world for their annual  April concerts.

From the roar of the ocean to the heat of the sand, Global Drums brings the tropics to Lethbridge, fresh from performing in Hawaii this spring! With open arms, Global Drums welcomes a line-up of special guests to join them on stage for some of their most exciting work to date and invites audiences come along for Shaka – Aloha Spirit, Mar. 28 & 29 at the University Theatre at 8 pm nightly.

Tropical regions around the globe are highlighted on the evening’s program including the Caribbean, Africa, the South Pacific and of course, the islands of Hawaii. “Our Polynesian Ensemble is performing Haka, a warrior chant and Polynesian dance featuring traditional instruments,” says Adam Mason, director. The ensemble shakes things up with a coconut dance and hula number as well.

Edmonton ensemble, Booming Tree Taiko takes to the stage to thrill audiences with their mix of theatre and Taiko drumming. “Our local group, Hibikiya, is also featured on the evening’s program and is joining Global Drums Taiko Ensemble,” Mason adds.

Guest soloist and Music Department faculty, Chee Meng Low, is featured for a collaboration performance of Peterson Saxophone Concerto, while Global Drums assistant director, Joe Porter performs a newly composed drum set concerto, entitled Groove Train.

If that weren’t enough, the stage really heat up with an African drum and dance set, led by guest artist, Mohamad Somah, who makes a stop on his North American tour to lead Global Drums. Fire spinners Isaac Neufeld and Christian Tran are also set to perform another hair-razing number with the entire ensemble, capping off another hot concert.

Get your tickets while they last at the U of L Box Office, Monday – Friday, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, or by calling 403-329-2616. Tickets are $20 regular, $15 seniors, $12 students and children. Tickets are also available online: uleth.ca/tickets.

Tickets available online at uleth.ca/tickets, by phone (403-329-2616) or at the box office Monday-Friday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 1 hour before ticketed performances. $20 regular; $15 senior/alumni; $12 student.