Daphne Roubini of Black Gardenia brings her band’s blend of London jazz and Americana to Granville Island’s Canada Day celebrations, while John Welsh & Los Valientes share their combination World Music and Reggae at the Surrey Fusion Festival, and Iskwé aims to deliver a fully experiential trip-hop performance at the Vancouver Folk Festival.

Black Gardenia founder, ukuleleist, vocalist and lead songwriter Daphne Roubini was born and raised in London, England, where her affinity for traditional jazz standards inspired her to study the genre.

Roubini first established the British Jazz band with her husband, and guitarist Andrew Smith, in 2010. Sharing a love of vintage early 20th-century jazz, the duo sought out more members through jam sessions and other musical performances in Vancouver.