A night of “One Love” for Sharon Marley and family at the AGO

A night of “One Love” for Sharon Marley and family at the AGO

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. […]

Controversy at Calypso Monarch show as Montano wins the crown

Controversy at Calypso Monarch show as Montano wins the crown

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 […]

JCA’s 29th annual brunch celebrated ‘Black Resilience’

JCA’s 29th annual brunch celebrated ‘Black Resilience’

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 […]

Bob Marley: One Love premiered in Toronto at the Bell Lightbox

Bob Marley: One Love premiered in Toronto at the Bell Lightbox

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 […]

Fantazia plans early launch with ‘Uncut Gemz’

Fantazia plans early launch with ‘Uncut Gemz’

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 […]

Calypso Monarch competition or popularity contest?

Calypso Monarch competition or popularity contest?

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 […]

Allison Russell wins first Grammy

Allison Russell wins first Grammy

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 […]

Celebrating Bob Marley’s 79th birthday

Celebrating Bob Marley’s 79th birthday

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 […]

‘Deep Blue” to debut at the Pan African Film Festival in LA

‘Deep Blue” to debut at the Pan African Film Festival in LA

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 […]