Vancouver World Music Festival: Five reasons to check it out

Vancouver World Music Festival
When: April 26-29.
Where: Imperial, Guilt and Co. and Trout Lake Community Centre.
Tickets: $15-25 per night or $50 for a festival pass at worldmusicfest.ca, ticketweb.ca and Highlife, Zulu and Red Cat Records.
1. Kick-off night. Now in its fourth year, the Vancouver World Music Festival showcases (mostly) local bands with distinct sounds that cross international boundaries. The event kicks off with a three-band bill that includes Calle Verde (traditional flamenco