By Stephen Weir He is the man. And when Louis Saldenah says he is planning a huge launch party, you better believe it is going to be one of the largest carnival events this spring. The leader of SALDENAH CARNIVAL, the largest mas band in the annual Caribbean Carnival, has just announced that his 2024 […]
The Toronto Revellers, led by Jamaal Magloire, set the 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival season ablaze with their grand band launch of “GAIA: Mother of All Life” at the upscale Parkview Manor Banquet Hall. A crowd of just under 1,000 was treated to a spectacle of colourful costumes and captivating performances, showcasing the Revellers’ innovative take […]
By Lincoln DePradine Well-known Toronto-based saxophonist and arranger, Michael “Skell’’ Redhead described a colleague – who once arranged music for the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force band – as “one of the world’s greatest musicians’’. Redhead was referring to James Clarkson who, at 17, left his homeland Grenada to join the West India Regiment unit […]
Last Wednesday, at The Ruins at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, an evening of celebration unfolded as Appleton Estate marked the return of the Jamaica Rum Festival. The event, attended by industry stakeholders and specially invited guests, transformed a casual Wednesday into a memorable soiree. Stefano Furini, Marketing Director at J Wray […]
By Staff Reporter The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) announced last Friday the recipients of the 2024 Harry Jerome Awards. The disclosure was made at an event that was held at the Golden Mail building. Ross Cadastre, Board Chair of the BBPA, opened the event with a message about the importance of celebrating Black […]
After a five-year hiatus, Kings of Kings is set to make a grand return to the Toronto Reggae scene with a spectacular three-day event that promises to be an unforgettable musical experience. The event, billed as the “Wonderful Vibration Mothers Day Celebration,” is scheduled to take place from May 10th to May 12th and will […]
Big is not a big enough word to describe this Saturday night’s bandlaunch. Toronto Revellers will be the first “Big” band launch of the 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival season as they present “GAIA: Mother of All Life”. If the Revellers sell out the Parkview Manor banquet hall, and apparently, a thousand wannabe revellers will see […]
Toronto’s music scene is about to be electrified as Trinidadian violinist Andre’ J. Donawa makes his debut performance in the city. With a repertoire that spans genres from pop and reggae to classical and calypso, Donawa is set to deliver an unforgettable experience. Donawa’s musical journey has taken him to stages around the world, including […]
The city of Toronto is set to become the epicenter of Canadian Reggae and Dancehall music as Reggae North announces the opening of submissions for the highly anticipated 2024 Reggae North Music Awards (RNMA). Aimed at celebrating the talents of Canadian artists in these genres, the awards program promises to be a significant addition to […]
Pan Arts Network (PAN) is set to host its 11th Annual Gospel Praise on Steel concert on Saturday, April 6th, at the Global Kingdom Church in Scarborough, 1250 Markham Rd. The event, which has enjoyed sold-out rooms in previous years, is a much-anticipated gathering for many churchgoers and community members alike. Last year’s concert was […]
