The Costume Creators Mas Band will be holding its 2024 band launch this Sunday night in Brampton. The band known for its beautiful costumes for both men and women, will be showing this year’s designs at the Mystic Resto & Lounge. It’s May 5th Showcase Band Launch is scheduled to run from 6pm to midnight, […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed that the renowned Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul and soca sensation Kees Dieffenthaller will collaborate to produce the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the West Indies and the US. With just under 50 days until the tournament kicks off […]
Jacques Yves “Jeanba” Jean-Baptiste, a revered figure in the world of Haitian music, passed away on Friday, March 22, at the age of 77, as confirmed by his daughter, Christina Jean-Baptiste. Jean-Baptiste, a prominent member of the East 25th Street Block Association, Brooklyn, NY, and the original coordinator of NYPD’s 67th Precinct Block, left an […]
After a five-year hiatus, the highly anticipated return of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is set to mesmerize audiences against the stunning backdrop of Piscadera Bay. Kicking off on Thursday, August 29, this three-day extravaganza promises a triumphant revival of music and magic. Headlined by the likes of Mark Anthony, Nile Rodgers of CHIC […]
Toronto’s largest and most successful steel orchestra, Pan Fantasy, emerged the winner of the Arts for Youth Award, sponsored by the Toronto Arts Foundation. At a ceremony held during the Mayor’s Arts Lunch at Arcadian Court on April 16th, Wendy Jones, leader of Pan Fantasy, gracefully accepted the award and the $20,000 cheque that came […]
A unique celebration takes place as Trinidad and Tobago’s own Panman Pat marks his 79th birthday this Sunday, from 3 to 6 PM, a with a heartfelt and vibrant event aimed not only at celebration but also at giving back. The Blind Birthday Telethon, a blend of festivity and philanthropy, is set to broadcast live, […]
Singer and songwriter Vincent Darby wants the world to see his artistry By Neil Armstrong UK R&B/Pop sensation Vincent Darby is celebrating his 24th birthday in Toronto this week, a place he calls “home away from home” because he has many relatives living here, but “Jamaica is spiritual home, it’s unlike anything else,” says Darby […]
By Neil Armstrong Denise Andrea Campbell, executive director of the City of Toronto’s Social Development Division, has been leading transformative change for the past three decades and her work has been recognized with several awards. In 1994, at age 19, she copped the leadership award at the prestigious Harry Jerome Awards and 30 years later, […]
Portia White, a distinguished contralto from Nova Scotia, shattered barriers as the first Black Canadian concert performer to gain global recognition during the mid-20th century. Despite her remarkable achievements, her narrative has regrettably faded from the collective memory of Canadians. However, a beacon of light emerges with “Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White,” […]
It’s not every day Caribbean folk get to jam to a Trinidad & Tobago violinist playing calypso and reggae. Yes, that’s right, “violin playing kaiso”. But André J. Donawa did precisely that last Saturday at a well-attended concert in Scarborough. The young violinist lived up to his billing by “electrifying” the audience with a repertoire […]
