Trinidad & Tobago’s Andrė J. Donawa, a renowned violinist, producer, composer, and entrepreneur, is poised to captivate Canadian audiences with his inaugural performance on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Toronto’s Saints Peter and Paul Banquet Hall. Donawa’s musical journey began at age of 8. Under the guidance of Mr. Anselm Walters, he went on to […]
By Strephen Weir There it goes! Or are we reading this correctly? Is the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival King and Queen competition a goner after over twenty years at the Lamport Stadium? Earlier this week, the Festival Management Committee sent out an update on what is planned for this summer’s carnival. A copy landed on […]
In a groundbreaking move to combat prostate cancer among men of African descent in Canada, the Walnut Foundation (TWF) is expanding its reach by launching a “Detect and Protect” free mobile health clinic in Oshawa. Scheduled for April 6, 2024, at the Durham Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere Ave, this initiative marks the first time […]
The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), in partnership with The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, recently hosted a grand celebration to mark the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The event, held at the Luxe Convention Centre in Mississauga, included speeches, performances, and a deep sense of community spirit. Luana, President of the SLTA, […]
By Janet Grant Toronto’s much-anticipated Fan Expo made a grand return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 15-17, attracting a diverse crowd of enthusiasts for a three-day celebration of pop culture. The event, held in the North Building, brought together fans of all ages to revel in a variety of activities, including celebrity […]
As 25-year-old Elijah Roberts prepares for what will likely be his final weekend of university hockey, he reflects on a significant change he’s observed in the game since his childhood. In an interview ahead of the U Sports men’s hockey national championship in Toronto, he mentioned being the sole Black player on a team during […]
By Neil Armstrong The Toronto dance company, KasheDance, is promising audiences a celebration of dances of the Caribbean and African Diaspora and to take them on a journey of choreographies rich in rhythmic traditions, culture, social and human rights activism. Their 15th anniversary celebration, “Retrospek,” examines the past, celebrates the present, and signals the creative […]
By Stephen Weir The people of Iqaluit should call it Arctic Mas after a weekend of Caribbean carnival costumes and live music in the city of snow (and more snow). And there are plans in the works for an Easter weekend redux! Earlier this month, costume maker and carnival leader Thea Jackson borrowed an oversized […]
The upcoming International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), on March 22 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in South Florida, will recognize the outstanding contributions of two prominent figures: Rita Marley, the esteemed matriarch of the renowned Marley family, and Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump. Dr. Ephraim Martin, the founder of IRAWMA, recently announced […]
HaMafilms’ latest production, ‘Deep Blue,’ achieved resounding success with two stellar screenings at the 32nd annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles. On the opening night, the star-studded film festival witnessed enthusiastic support from Causion, Antigua & Barbuda’s Reggae Ambassador, along with his wife Elvira Bell Bailey. The couple flew from […]
