Events
Kuumba: Old School/Power of Soul
Below are some highlights of the first of two Kuumba weekends happening on site all day.
All events are FREE. For the full line up click here:
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/kuumba
Saturday, February 6, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM - Miss Lou’s Room
Michezo ('games' in Kiswahili)
An interactive celebration of the art and genius of traditional African childhood games with award-winning entertainer and CKLN 88.1 FM Sounds of Africa host Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison.
http://www.michezofestival.com
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1:30PM - Brigantine Room
Drum Till You Drop
Learn to play the djembe with Barrington Hibbert.
Barrington Hibbert, a founding member of Baro Dununba: Ancestral Wisdom through Drums, leads a workshop where you’ll learn one rhythm from West Africa (sofa). Sofa (which translates to “warrior”) was originally played on a stringed instrument called a "bolon." Learn the accompanying parts played on the djembe, sangban, kensedeni and dununba.
Please note: A very limited number of drums will be supplied for adults and children. Participants are asked to bring their own drum(s).
http://www.barodununba.com
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2:30PM - Lakeside Terrace
"Thriller" dancing with Jade 'Hollywood' Anderson
Learn the dance moves from one of the most iconic music videos of all time! Michael Jackson's 1984 hit "Thriller" created a dance phenomenon that spanned the globe. Clocking in at nearly 14 minutes, the accompanying video revolutionized the music video genre. Here’s your chance to learn the "Thriller" dance routine.
Thriller Video - http://www.youtube.com/user/michaeljackson?blend=1&ob=4#p/f/3/sOnqjkJTMaA
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4:00PM - Brigantine Room
Salsa 101 for Dummies
A live music and dance class with Cuban musician extraordinaire Roberto Linares Brown and dance instructor Vladimir Aranda.
Don't think you have what it takes to salsa? Think again! This fun (and all-ages) class will awaken rhythms inside your body you never knew existed. No experience necessary, but a great attitude is a must.
http://www.myspace.com/robertolinaresbrown
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5:30PM - Lakeside Terrace
Food Demo: Stew chicken with Rice and Peas with La-toya Fagon of Twist Catering
Hosted by Patricia J
La-Toya Fagon has a passion for quality, healthy food and a long-standing family tradition of Caribbean cuisine. After graduation from George Brown College, Fagon began crafting her own take on "island paradise," fusing her soul cooking style with traditional Caribbean ingredients with Western flavours. Her catering company, Twist Catering, specializes in event catering services ranging from 20 guests to 200. Her current portfolio includes Loblaw's, Benson & Hedges, MetroLabel, KarmaPRO Entertainment and the Caribana Festival to name a few.
http://www.twistcatering.com
http://www.patriciaj.com
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6:30PM - Studio Theatre
Film: Soul Power
(2009, USA, English, 97 min., Dir. Jeffrey Levy-Hinte)
The dream-child of Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine, this music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with The Rumble in the Jungle, the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Soul Power is a documentary film about this legendary music festival (dubbed "Zaire '74"), and depicts the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, among a host of others.
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlb6sYFn6HA&feature=player_embedded
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8:00 PM - Natrel Rink
DJ Skate Night: (The Real) Soul on Ice
Carl Allen: 8-9:30pm
Kwame Young: 9:30-11pm
DJs Carl Allen and Kwame Young will be flooding the ice with soul, funk and house hits. In addition to being a renown DJ, Carl is also co-owner of The Harlem Underground restaurant and an accomplished concert promoter, putting on shows that included Doug E. Fresh, Lost Boys, AZ, Busta Rhymes, and SOS Band, to name a few. You can hear him on his live mix show, Loungin', airing Sundays on CKLN 88.1FM.
Kwame Younge is a promoter/writer/bon vivant who is honoured to link up with DJ Carl Allen on this special DJ Skate Night. Kwame is a music lover to the core, and will continue to defend the groove, one party and one funky soul at a time.
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8:30PM - Brigantine Room
Saidah Baba Talibah
with tunes spun by DJ L’Oqenz
Saidah Baba Talibah is the daughter of Obie award-winner and Tony- and Grammy-nominated Salome Bey, Canada's Queen of Jazz, Blues and Spirituals, and the niece of Andy Bey, also a Grammy-nominated musician. She offers up a distinct and fluid blend of bluesy rock, deep funk and hot, buttered soul with a voice that can go from a seductive, soft purr to a powerful bellow at the turn of a dime.
Born and raised in Canada, her music has been greatly influenced by Toronto's musical and ethnic enclaves. She first created stories that reflect the multitude of sounds and styles emanating from the city as a founding member of the seminal soul/rock group Blaxäm and was prominently featured on their 1998 EP, Kiss My Afro. Her most recent project, The Phone Demos, came out on digital release this past October. Talibah will preview songs on her highly anticipated debut (S)Cream!
http://www.myspace.com/saidahbabatalibah
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM - Miss Lou’s Room
Michezo ('games' in Kiswahili)
An interactive celebration of the art and genius of traditional African childhood games with award-winning entertainer and CKLN 88.1 FM Sounds of Africa host Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison.
http://www.michezofestival.com
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1:00PM - Studio Theatre
Film: Soul Power
(2009, USA, English, 97 min., Dir. Jeffrey Levy-Hinte)
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlb6sYFn6HA&feature=player_embedded
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1:00PM - 4:00PM - Marilyn Brewer Community Space
Live to Air Broadcast - CKLN 88.1 FM Loungin'
CKLN's legendary weekly show Loungin' features much of today's urban music culture. Featuring a house set from 1-2:30pm and a hip hop/R&B set from 2:30-4pm with Carl Allen. Sweet Marie keeps you up to date on the latest urban culture news and interviews with local and international tastemakers.
http://www.ckln.fm
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1:30PM - Brigantine Room
Drum Till You Drop
Learn to play the djembe with Barrington Hibbert.
Please note: A very limited number of drums will be supplied for adults and children. Participants are asked to bring their own drum(s).
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2:30PM - Lakeside Terrace
Voguing and Old School House Dancing with Jade ‘Hollywood’ Anderson:
Sashay, chanté! Renowned choreographer Jade 'Hollywood' Anderson shows you the moves to match the attitude of these classic dance styles.
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4:00PM - Brigantine Room
Salsa 101 for Dummies
A live music and dance class with Cuban musician extraordinaire Roberto Linares Brown and dance instructor Vladimir Aranda.
http://www.myspace.com/robertolinaresbrown
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4:30PM
Film - Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae:
A film featuring icons The Tamlins, Stranger Cole, Dawn Penn, Derrick Morgan, Ernest Ranglins, Judy Mowatt and more! The remaining great singers and musicians of Jamaica's golden age of music come together after 40 years to record an album of their greatest hits and tell their stories.
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAb5zjedzzE&feature=player_embedded
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All first weekend Kuumba events are FREE. For the full line up click here:
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/kuumba
