Positive Vibes, which has consistently drawn listeners to CKUT radio for four decades with reggae, roots, rub a dub, ska, dancehall, and vintage rarities – and still does to this day – is part of an airwaves takeover that music archivists are calling an act of resilience in the name of cultural preservation.
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What to do in Toronto: Celebrating Black liberation with culture during Emancipation Month
This year’s theme, Nou La, which means We are here in Kreyòl, celebrates the Haitian community and Black Francophone excellence.
Deputy Mayor Amber Morley, Chair of the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, will raise the Black Liberation Flag at Toronto’s city hall to begin Emancipation Month. The Deputy Mayor will be joined by Dr. Eric Pierre, Honorary Consul of Haiti in Toronto, and arts and culture members of Toronto’s Black community.
What’s happening for Emancipation Month? We have a guide to cultural events happening across the city over the long weekend. It starts on July 31 and continues through the entire month of August.
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All Things Go festival expands to Toronto
The growth and popularity of All Things Go has led to the traditionally two-day event’s expansion to three days, and the addition of a new city — outside the United States.
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Toronto Public Health advises concertgoers of potential measles exposure
Toronto Public Health says that audience members could have been exposed to the measles virus at a recent concert earlier this month.
Continue reading Toronto Public Health advises concertgoers of potential measles exposureDaBaby brings resources to students via mental health partnership
Hip-hop artist Jonathan “DaBaby” Kirk’s charitable work presents another side of the musician than the image we’re used to seeing in his videos.
Continue reading DaBaby brings resources to students via mental health partnershipLedisi’s powerful new single ‘BLKWMN’ and ‘Love You Too’ are instant classics
GRAMMY-winning singer Ledisi is back with two powerful new singles, BLKWMN, honouring the legacy of Black women and Love You Too, both destined to become modern classics. Rooted in the rich tradition of American rhythm and blues, these tracks showcase Ledisi’s unmatched vocal prowess and storytelling ability.
And have you seen the touching Tyler Perry tribute video?
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Did Chaka find herself a badass guitar player for the road?
It was the opportunity of a lifetime when the legendary musician Chaka Khan — singer of I feel for you, Through the Fire, Ain’t Nobody and I’m Every Woman — was looking for a “youngish, cute-ish” guitarist to join her band on tour.
Apple TV series features original music by Timbaland
Four-time Grammy-winning music producer Timbaland is responsible for the music in the animation series BE@RBRICK, premiering globally on Apple TV+ in two weeks.
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The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale. Photo: Cherryl Bird
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