Category: Arts
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Natalie Exora’s Musical Journey: From Life-Changing Advice to the Double-Sided Magic of “Nightlight”
“Nightlight”/“Nightlight (the Flipside)” YouTube and Spotify Instagram When Trinidad & Tobago-born Natalie Exora arrived in Toronto to pursue her passion for music, she built the foundations of an exciting career collaborating with JUNO-winning artists and opening for a slew of high-profile acts. But it wasn’t until she received a life-changing piece of advice from Canadian guitar legend, Rik Emmett of…
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Son of James Unveils Powerful Cover of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
“We Will Rock You” YouTube and Spotify Website Son of James, the dynamic Vancouver-based band renowned for their unique blend of rock, soul, and traditional Chinese music, is proud to release a powerful cover of Queen’s legendary anthem “We Will Rock You.” This special release is dedicated to the Chinese Canadian Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of…
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Avalon Stone Unleashes “Shaking Me Up” – An Anthem of Emotional Turmoil and Defiance
“Shaking Me Up” YouTube and Spotify Website Avalon Stone, one of Canada’s promising alt-rock talents, has just released her latest single, “Shaking Me Up,” and the track, produced by JUNO Award-winning Kevin Dietz, delves into the depths of a toxic relationship, capturing the complex emotions of being both stuck and defiant. “Shaking Me Up” features a masterful blend…
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Celebrates The Rock Visions Of Legendary Photographer Bob Gruen @Liss Gallery-112 Cumberland Street, Toronto-September 3, 2024 – October 5, 2024:
September 3, 2024 – October 5, 2024: Liss Gallery, 112 Cumberland Street, Toronto If you’ve ever thumbed through a music magazine or gazed in admiration at a poster of a legendary rock star, the chances are good you were looking at the work of Bob Gruen. From his iconic portraits of John Lennon in New York…
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival-July To August 2024
Photography By YYZ Events The yearly tradition in August in Toronto as we Experience the magic of the Caribbean as we swayed to the sounds of reggae, soca, and tropical house music. Our thoughts were in the sun ,on white sand beaches and partaking in tropical cocktails by the pool. We had the opportunity to celebrate…
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Blues/Folk Artist D.M. LAFORTUNE Releases “Mr. Businessman’s Blues” From Upcoming 25th Anniversary Edition of “Beauty And Hard Times’
“Mr. Businessman’s Blues” YouTube and Spotify Website There are plenty of reasons for an artist to want to revisit their work, and many of them go beyond simple OCD. As she marks the 25th-anniversary rerelease of an album she’s issued twice already, under two different titles, Indigenous Toronto blues-folkster Diem (D.M.) Lafortune has more of those reasons than…
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Musician Les Stroud Brings Rich, Riveting Sound To Haunting Ballad “When It’s Gone”
“When It’s Gone” YouTube and Spotify Website Between his various vocations as public speaker, television personality and Toronto-area-based musician, Les Stroud has seen much in his life. Now with his latest single, the alternate mixed and mastered version of “When It’s Gone,” Stroud offers up a fulfilling, richly textured ballad that should strike a nerve or chord with…
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Legendary Rapper Saukrates Shares Highly Anticipated Projects Including New Single “My Pager” & 25th Anniversary Version Of His Debut Album “The Underground Tapes”
“My Pager” YouTube and Spotify Facebook and Instagram If there is a figure who established the foundation and represents Canadian music, Saukrates undoubtedly stands as one of the pioneers of his genre in the country. With a career beginning in 1994, his influence spans decades and categories, marked by a track record of successful releases and significant milestones. The Toronto-based…
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Hins Cheung In Concert @OLG Stage-Fallsview Casino-Sat.,Aug.3rd,2024
Hong Kong singer-actor Hins Cheung is set to enchant his fans in Niagara Falls at the Fallsview Casino theatre this past weekend with a musical journey spanning his two-decade career. The flamboyant performer took the stage at the capacity crowd at this intimate theatre in Niagara Falls and he will continue Live Around The World…
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JUNO Award Winner Errol Starr and TRIBZ Release Self-Titled Album Blending of R&B, Blues, Reggae, Pop, and Rock
“Paradise” YouTube and Spotify Website Errol Starr and TRIBZ are thrilled to announce the release of their new self-titled album alongside the highly anticipated single “Paradise.” This release marks a significant milestone in their music careers, as it is the first from the group since their formation in 2021. Errol Starr and TRIBZ’s latest project is not just…
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Sammy Hagar-“The Best Of All Worlds Tour”@Budweiser Theatre-Thurs.,July 31st,2024
By Wayne Baggs Sammy Hagar rocked Toronto on July 31, 2024, with a concert that fans won’t soon forget. The Red Rocker brought his A-game to the stage, delivering a high-energy performance that spanned his entire career. From Montrose classics to solo hits and Van Halen favourites, Sammy had the crowd singing along and dancing…
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Blues Rock Guitarist Frank Cosentino Readies to Conquer the Airwaves with New Single ‘VIBIN’ Ahead of ‘COMEBACK’ Album Release
“VIBIN’” YouTube and Spotify Website Blues rock guitarist Frank Cosentino ready to take over the airwaves with new single ‘VIBIN’. After more than four decades of touring, writing, and producing new music Frank Cosentino realized he needed to change his lifestyle. “I overcame the challenges of addiction and got sober seven years ago,” he stated. “With renewed inspiration, I…
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From Death Metal Drummer to Folk Artist: San Francisco’s David Benson (aka Said Sara) Releases New Single “Then There You Are”
“Then There You Are” YouTube and Spotify Website David Benson wears many hats. He’s a drummer for longtime death metal outfit Acephalix when he’s not a special education teacher at a high school in his native San Francisco. Now Benson, under the moniker Said Sara, ventures out into eclectic but effective musical territory with his latest single “Then…
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Canada Black Music Archives Announces the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour
June 2024-September 2024 Eglinton Avenue West (DufferinSt. – Marlee Ave.) The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is thrilled to announce the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour. The CBMA presents an interactive tour that will allow for participants to explore shops, restaurants, art, and of course, the music. This guided tour will begin at 2353 Dufferin St.(in front of St. Hilda’s Towers) and ends…
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Lori Yates Bids Farewell to Grief with Heartfelt New Single “3 Sisters”
“3 Sisters” YouTube and Spotify Website Normally, when an artist writes a song about the sudden and unexpected death of her mother and titles it “3 Sisters,” you can logically assume she’s paying tribute to the brave, bereaved children who have been left behind. But Canadian roots icon Lori Yates is up to something more personal and metaphorical…
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Afrobeats Sensation Sojiii Unleashes Highly Anticipated EP ‘Alive’ and Single ‘Ti Le’”
“Ti Le” YouTube and Spotify Website Lagos, Nigeria-born, Toronto, ON-based Afrobeats artist Sojiii is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated EP, “Alive,” followed by the brand-new single, “Ti Le.” This debut EP is a must-listen for his fans and all Afrobeats lovers. His newly released project shows the world exactly why he’s one of the bright…
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Indigenous Country Star Jason Benoit Leaves Fans Smiling With “1000 Mile Grin”
“1000 Mile Grin” YouTube and Spotify Website When musicians leave their hometown for bigger musical hubs like Austin or Nashville, it can be a double-edged sword. One obvious drawback is sacrificing being with family and friends for a chance at stardom. Some leave jaded and hurt, often with a 1000-yard stare from the experience. But for Indigenous Newfoundland…
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Muhammad Ali Musical, Will Have Its World Premiere in Chicago
Ali will run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from April 22-May 18, 2025. Ali, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, will have its world premiere in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from April 22-May 18, 2025. Following the iconic sportsman from his…
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Comedian Pete Davidson to Headline Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe is the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State. Comedian Pete Davidson will headline the Rochester Fringe Festival, performing a comedy show on Friday, September 13 at the Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall. Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has become one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation, the…
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Signature Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team of Soft Power
Signature Theatre announced the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Soft Power, featuring music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly). This newly revised production is directed by Signature’s associate artistic director Ethan Heard, with choreography by Billy Bustamante, music supervision by Chris Fenwick, and…
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