A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited; that is about the most basic definition of a museum. Luckily for the people who patronize the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Toronto, the AGO is one museum that is far from a static place as the definition implies. […]
The 2024 Calypso Monarch competition held at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad last Sunday night, stirred up both excitement and controversy as the judges of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (TUCO) announced their decision. The competition showcased 12 calypsonians, each vying for the prestigious Calypso King title. In a surprising turn of events, Machel […]
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) recently hosted its 29th Annual Boonoonoonos Brunch.. The event which was held at the JCA centre on Arrow Road in Toronto,brought together members of the community to celebrate Black History Month 2024 under the theme of “Black Resilience.” President David Betty’s message to those present noted that the resilience and […]
Story and photos By: Janet Grant “Bob Marley: One Love,” the captivating biographical drama that celebrates the life and music of the legendary reggae icon, Bob Marley, premiered in Toronto last Thursday at the Bell Lightbox. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, this film takes audiences on a journey through Marley’s extraordinary life. It chronicles his rise from humble […]
You know that spring is right around the corner when Wiarton Willie doesn’t see his shadow,the kid’s snowman is now a puddle and Fantazia starts putting up posters for its Spring 2024 costume launch. The mas’ band is marking its 15th annual launch on April 14th at the Peter N Paul Banquet Hall in Scarborough (Milner […]
When we heard that Machel Montano had decided to enter the 2024 Calypso Monarch competition in Trinidad, we were elated. This talented young man who has been performing since he was nine years old, had decided to use his well-established credentials as the dominant soca artist in Trinbago to help reignite young people’s interest in […]
Canadian folk singer-songwriter Allison Russell won Best American Roots Performance at the 2024 Grammys for her song “Eve Was Black.” She accepted the award on Sunday night at a ceremony ahead of the main gala. Russell has received eight Grammy nominations, four Canadian Folk Music Awards and two Juno Awards. She was born in Montreal […]
Barrett was born in 1946 and grew up in Kingston, where he would help to lay the foundations for reggae and dub. As a child, he sang along to soul music on the radio before switching over to the bass. He built his first bass guitar from scratch using plywood, a curtain rod and an […]
Montego Bay, JA, got ahead of Bob Marley’s 79th birthday (6th February) celebrations by launching a series of tributes in his honor. A concert, billed “One Love ’79: People Get Ready”, combined the title of a song written by Curtis Mayfield, which became a global sensation when Marley branded it “One Love.” The early tribute […]
HaMafilms latest film “Deep Blue” has been accepted into the 32nd annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles. This is a major milestone for HaMafilms on their film festival circuit where at PAFF they will have screenings on the 12th and 17th of February. Canadian-Trinidadian actor Rhoma Spencer plays the Matriarch […]