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Baghdad to Yellowknife – Jazz Around the World: Roya Camille and Ahmed Moneka

Thursday, July 23, 2026
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Arden Theatre
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Organized by: City of St. Albert
July
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Your soundtrack to the summer is here! Join us for an exciting variety of live music every Thursday evening in July and August. Family-friendly and free to attend!

Roya Camille

Roya Camille is a Northern Canadian singer-songwriter from Yellowknife, now based in Edmonton. She merges indie-pop, jazz and Middle Eastern influences into a warm, soulful sound, drawing comparisons to Norah Jones, Emily King and Lianne La Havas. Her debut single No More War (2025) introduced her as a powerful, genre-bending new voice. In 2026, she will release four singles leading into her debut album Breath & Being, produced by JUNO nominated Enoch Attey. Blending acoustic guitars, folk-driven rhythms and jazz-infused melodies, Roya invites listeners on a journey under the midnight sun - from the Arctic aurora to prairie skies.

Ahmed Moneka

During his formative years in Iraq, Ahmed Moneka learned traditional songs and drumming. Later, after being accepted into a top performing arts high school, he learned a variety of artistic disciplines that allowed him to refine his identity as an artist at the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Baghdad. His current music reflects his journey from Baghdad to Toronto. It showcases melody from his homeland of Iraq and mixes it with African groove and rhythm. Jazz and blues undertones bridge his Afro-Arabic background with the fascinating musical diversity of Torontonian performers. He often finds inspiration for songs by researching old stories from Iraq and reflecting on how they represent present moments. Focusing on the past inspires analysis, while the future inspires visions and dreams.


Bring your own chair or seat. Grab a spot as early as 6:30 p.m.; all shows start at 7 p.m. All ages welcome. Events are free to attend and tickets are not required.


Arden Theatre

5 St Anne Street
St. Albert, AB, T8N 3Z9


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