Oak Bay is set to welcome an Island folk artist for a free, outdoor, pop-up concert later this month.
On Sunday, August 17, Malakai, who hails from Quw’utsun territory, will perform between 1 and 2 p.m. in Estevan Village.
The 16-year-old singer-songwriter – whose work five-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member James Taylor called “brilliant” – recently returned from Montreal, where he performed in four private showcases at The Folk Alliance International Conference. He also recently released his first EP – Malakai: Live at the Duncan Showroom.
Malakai will perform on one of the district’s hand-painted pianos, and attendees will have the chance to meet Oak Bay artists, Jennifer McIntyre and Flo-Elle Watson, who adorned the instrument’s panels.
Attendees have been asked to bring their own lawn chair and umbrella.
In the case of pouring rain, the concert may be rescheduled.
To learn more about Malakai, visit: malakaimusician.com/about.
