New Westminster, BC. You may be hard-pressed to find a more endearing singing duo than veteran, award-winning Canadian chanteuse Joëlle Rabu and Nigerian-born rising star Buwa. Two vocal powerhouses from very different parts of the world creating a cross cultural and cross generational musical journey, blending genres and eras in a one-of-a-kind performance. Don’t miss Just the 2 of Us, Saturday April 11, 2026, at the Anvil Theatre in New Westminster.
Born on opposite sides of the world and decades apart they have nonetheless met their musical match in one another. Joëlle Rabu, renowned for her acclaimed Edith Piaf interpretations, brings her passionate and internationally acclaimed voice to the stage. Joining Joëlle Rabu is Buwa, a rising star with powerful Soul and R&B influences, drawing inspiration from one-of-a-kind vocalists like Whitney Houston, Brenda Fassie and Billy Porter. Their combined vocal prowess creates a truly unforgettable evening of song.
Creating a harmonious fusion of music this unique concert showcases the timeless hits that have shaped popular music across the decades, traversing the smooth sounds of jazz and rock from the ’40s and ’50s and soulful beats of the ’60s and ’90s, before diving into the energetic rhythms of the last decade.
Audiences can expect a blend of humour, enlightening conversation, and an enchanting journey through musical history. Joëlle Rabu and Buwa bring fresh arrangements and pay homage to their respective roots while creating an adventurous fusion of styles that transcends time and cultural boundaries.
Tickets:
Adult: $53.00
Senior/Student: $30.00
*All prices include service charges and taxes
Showtimes:
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Anvil Theatre
777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M1B6
Phone: 604-636-4448
About the Anvil Theatre: (anviltheatre.ca)
Anvil Theatre is a state-of-the-art performance space, thoughtfully designed to offer a vibrant and engaging audience experience. The flexibility of the theatre allows for a diverse offering of performances and genres, from intimate music encounters to dynamic multidisciplinary theatre happenings, immersive dance shows and plays. The Theatre hosts productions from a range of producers including Patrick Street Productions, Vancouver Chamber Music Society, Laughter Zone 101, Arts Club Theatre, Royal Canadian Theatre Company, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and an array of community arts and celebrations. The theatre has a mandate to provide exciting performance and cultural opportunities for the community to enjoy in the years to come.