Singer's Canadian debut marks a fresh focus on her music and message

Whether it’s trance, dance, or songs with a message, this year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival promises enriching sounds from African, Latin and Arabic cultures.
Mali, West Africa, is front and centre with Songhai music star Sidi Toure, the Toureg tribesmen of Tinariwen (back this time with their original bandleader), and Trio Da Kali, drawing from an ancient acoustic tradition, fresh from their recording project with Kronos Quartet.
Consider South African-born singers Alice Phoebe an