The Festival of Words kept true to its tradition of offering a Saturday night full of musical entertainment, opening up the stage of the historic Mae Wilson Theatre — and the Festival’s screen — to Regina-based band Andino Suns.
The show streamed live on the Festival’s YouTube page as part of the virtual event this year, in addition to welcoming a limited number of guests into the theatre to help the band make the night fantastic.
Andino Suns began with Andrés Davalos and his desire to recreate the music of his parents, who fled Chile in 1976 and came to, coincidentally, Moose Jaw. Joined by friend and fellow Chilean exile Andrés Palma, the pair formed what became the band that now makes music together — with three members on the stage having lived in Moose Jaw at some point in their lives.
Here’s a few photos from the concert, which was sponsored by Casino Moose Jaw.
The Festival of Words continues until July 19, with a full schedule of events available here.
Stay tuned for coverage of the festival as it progresses through the week.
