Roots in Motion
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A JazzTales Project
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With Perpie
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November 29, 2025
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Roots in Motion 〰️ A JazzTales Project 〰️ With Perpie 〰️ November 29, 2025 〰️
GIVE TODAY!
Events
November, 29
Venue
Calgary, AB
Saxophonist and vocalist - Perpetual Awele Atife, is a multi award-winning artist, composer, arranger and producer who blends the Jazz idiom with Western Classical and African indigenous music. Known for her spirited sold out performances, Perpie is one of the leading live music Artists that connects beautifully with the richly diverse Calgary audience of both Canadians, Africans in the Diaspora and the broarder community. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with Perpie and her fresh One Village Orchestra. Get ready to be swept away by the soulful tunes and captivating melodies at this beautiful cathedral - Grace Presbyterian Church. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with rhythm, harmony, and the magic of live music and conversations. Don't miss out on this unique musical experience! Come with Family! All are welcome. Children under 8 must sit with their parents/guardians at all time.
Upcoming events
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Upcoming Music Release
New music will be added to the catalogue from time to time. If you want to be notified, please RSVP here.
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Black History Month
As a Black artist who is deeply rooted in the stories and sounds that beautifully represents the community. Here you can book Perpie way in advance of your next project.
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Women's History Month
A woman, mother, daughter, sister and wife Perpie is… she embodies strength, resilience and womanhood with grace through her music. Engage Perpie for speaking, performance or a paint and sip event that centres the woman!
Thank You!
For always showing up, giving, encouraging and for your prayers!
Magical…
Magical was the one word that some Ije Live guests used to describe their experience.
Huge thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts for the immense support for this project. I also thank everyone who bought tickets. We were not only able to pay for the concert hall but we were also able to commit a small percentage of income from ticket sales to an orphanage. Thank you for Gathering with me and for coming along on this journey.
Ije Live with Perpie: The Gathering
"Ije" is an Igbo-Nigerian word for 'Journey'. Ije Live started out as a simple idea to recreate and re-live beautiful childhood community experience through music. It has become a safe and musically soulful space for uplifting and refreshing in community. It features original music, storytelling and more wholesome expressions of Perpie's art.
Featuring:
Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Elevate Kids Choir & Digba Ogunbiyi
“When we gather together in the moonlit village ground, it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so.”
— Chinua Achebe — from Things Fall Apart (The African Trilogy, #1)