Born in Eastern Europe, brought up in Ottawa, and later thrusting into the urban jungle of New York City, it is no surprise that Petr Cancura’s musical pallet is as wide as it is. A saxophonist with a vast knowledge of jazz, Balkan, African, Brazilian and American folk traditions, Petr also performs on banjo and mandolin as well as the medium format black and white camera… all of which influences each other into a roots, song and improvising music making machine with a visual sensibility. Cancura studied music at Carleton University, receiving a Masters in Music from New England Conservatory in Boston with honors in performance. Cancura has performed with Grammy nominated Danilo Perez, Grammy nominated Julian Lage, Bob Moses, Joe Morris, Jacek Kochan, Kathleen Edwards, Kenny Wollesen, Joe Maneri, Cecil McBee, The Ghost Train Orchestra and the JUNO Award winning Mighty Popo. He is an in demand sideman, bandleader and composer in Canada and the U.S., found performing at festivals all over the world. Petr’s source of expression is most focused on his blend of Americana roots music and jazz in his group Down Home.