James Gordon to Arrive in Vietnam

The Canadian singer and composer James Gordon will be in Vietnam June 16-28, 2006 on the occasion of Canada Day. He will present the concert “Singing Out For Canada!” on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at the Youth Theatre, 11 Ngo Thi Nham Street, Hanoi.

“We are very proud to introduce a musician whose heart is devoted to Canada.”, exclaimed Ambassador Gabriel-M. Lessard. “James Gordon is not only a singer and a composer, but an activist in preserving and promoting our Canadian identity. There is no better way to celebrate the Canada Day than to attend his concerts”

He will also lead a master class at the Hanoi Conservatory of Music on June 20, meet and discuss with students of the American Academic Center on June 24, and participate in other events to celebrate Canada Day

Based in Guelph, Ontario, James Gordon is known to many North Americans as the founder of Canada's premier folk group Tamarack. With this durable trio he toured every corner of the continent, recorded fourteen albums, and made countless television and radio appearances. He has become well-known for his original songs about Canada's identity and heritage. He was a regular song-writing contributor to CBC radio programs "Ontario Morning" and "Basic Black". He has also released numerous solo albums for adults and children, composed works for symphony orchestras, and written music for theatre, dance and film. His songs have been recorded by a number of other artists including The Cowboy Junkies, Melanie Doane, Hilary Spencer, Al Simmons, Ian Bell and James Keelaghan.