Three Headed Monster - consisting of Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse, Ouija Macc, and the infamous Esham - to one of Calgary Alberta’s most recognized venues for an outstanding performance. The Back Alley is one of Calgary’s most audacious spaces when it comes to auspicious events and they never fail to please.
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Winners of the night were Canadian Rap-Funk Hip-Hop artist Sinzere, who won her second Music Video of the Year award as well as Rap Recording of the Year for the second consecutive year. The YYC Awards also presented to Nigerian-born sax player Perpie Soul for the Jazz Recording of the Year - "The Landing (1803)". Tissa Rahim, the Persian Powerhouse took home the award for R&B Soul Recording of the Year.
Read MoreFounders of The Black Academy, Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, alongside Insight Productions and CBC, announced the recipients of the 2023 Legacy Awards and more!
Read More"We wanted to embrace the rich diversity of Canadians and our global audience, including our young daughters. Teaming up with Barbie in our 50th anniversary year, we were excited to celebrate how Barbie has empowered young women over the last six decades to follow their dreams, something we are both passionate about as female executives."
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Debby Friday has won the 2023 Polaris Music Prize for the album Good Luck. Photo: Viktor Radics
The Polaris Music Prize is a not-for-profit organization that annually honours and rewards artists who produce Canadian music albums of distinction. A select panel of music critics judge and award the Prize without regard to musical genre or commercial popularity.
Read MoreBarbados is known for hosting celebrities and international travellers during their annual Crop Over festival, and I was lucky enough to visit the island during this magical time!
Read MoreIt's not uncommon for filmmakers to create pieces with a goal of bringing awareness to social, political, or even environmental issues. But the question is why horror?
Read MoreBlack Love is a unique experience and therefore hard to define; it’s more than a hashtag, but a philosophy. Its intangible and nebulous nature speaks to something true: that the way we view ourselves affects who and how we love. Watch The Black Love Project here: https://youtu.be/HF3Qntiatlk
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Scheduled for September 2nd, 2023 at the Metro Hall in New Westminster, Vancouver, Canada, the event center will come alive with pulsating beats and electrifying energy by King Sark.
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Harrell Holmes Jr. is a graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), he’s a Motown Scholarship & Stevie Wonder Scholarship Winner and has appeared on Star Search, American Idol, and The Watching (film). But all of these accomplishments pale in comparison to his recent achievement of becoming a Temptation.
Read MoreArts Commons has unveiled a new gallery and set piece by local artist gbohunmi titled “NOT flies in milk.”
Read MoreKardinal Offishall will be in Calgary to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop at the Olympic Plaza on Aug. 30, 2023 as part of the Arts Commons free event “Party in the Plaza.” The event features acts from a plethora of local artists such as Tea Fannie, Kiesza, Halfcut and many more.
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Yolanda Sargeant is the Queen of Lo-Fi Soul. A genre that she and her producer Comrade (Evgeniy [Jay] Bykovets) pioneered after not being able to find an appropriate label that fits their eclectic style. The duo infuses jazz, soul, funk, dancehall, hip-hop, as well as other genres into a unique sound that combines the old with the new. Sargeant’s rich vocals take centre stage while Comrade’s production takes you on a multi-layered, genre-bending journey from beginning to end.
Read MoreNot long ago I had an afro that made me proud, but when I learned that I was balding, I knew that it was only a matter of time before I lost it all.
Read MoreDr. Kasumu on her journey and the state of the healthcare system.
Read MoreA look at the history of the word ‘Woke.’
Read MoreAfrofuturism represents unlimited creativity whether you are a writer, painter, multi-media artist, or a musician tapping into the genre.
Read More“Wildfires,” I was told when I was younger. “Wildfires,” I am told now. But there's a stark difference.
Read MoreNēwo approaches the issues of protecting the environment and enriching their communities by providing education to those who seek it for free. As of 2023, Nēwo has several ongoing projects, the most notable is The Abundance Project: Wêyôtan.
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