AFROWAVETO, Toronto’s newest Black music festival, launches its much anticipated virtual winter concert series lineup on January 27th. This year’s three-part concert series, which carries three distinct sub themes (Celestial, Supernatural, Invisible) features a total of 24 buzzworthy Toronto acts who will be participating in this year’s festival. The first showcase concert takes place on January 27th (streaming on AFROWAVE's YouTube page) and boasts a stellar lineup of Toronto’s rising rap, dancehall, R&B, afrobeat, reggaeton stars of today and tomorrow. The kick-off virtual winter concert includes performances by:

TRP.P (pronounced "trippy") - A R&B and hip-hop duo from Toronto, consisting of producer Truss and singer-songwriter pHoenix Pagliacci who’s critically acclaimed debut album 2TRP.P was named the 10th best Toronto album of 2019 (Now Magazine) and who have opened up for Kehlani, Mumu Fresh and Charlotte Cardin.

Tafari Anthony (pronounced "Ta-far-eye") – Tafari’s pop, R&B and soul music blend has garnered acclaim from PAPER Magazine and MTV, and he’s been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award, with one of his past singles being named one of CBC’s Most Influential Songs of 2016.

Cerena – The Latinx dance-pop artist’s 2021 debut album Resurrection launched on the digital community platform she co-founded, Club Quarantine - a digital dance party that began in response to Covid-19 - which has been featured in Paper Magazine, TIME, The New York Times, Vice, and has been hosted by the likes of Lady Gaga, and Tinashe.

IAMREBELWILL– This Montreal born and bred, Toronto-based pop/R&B musician has opened for Jacquees, Azealia Banks, Tinashe and more. On past singles, IAMREBELWILL has also worked with critically acclaimed producers including producer/songwriter Jack Knight (BadBoy Entertainment, Diddy, Keyshia Cole, Mario Winans) on “Better”, and with producer Mantra (Rihanna, Future) on his “Til the Sun Comes Down" single.

Markus Aurelyus - A singer/songwriter from Scarborough, Ontario with a unique R&B vocal style that’s influenced by gospel, soul, pop and hip-hop. Markus has performed on stage with Jully Black, DVSN and has recorded with Serena Ryder, and DVSN.