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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WOOP! WOOP! It's the sound of the KARMA POLICE!
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Harrell Holmes Jr on his journey to Melvin
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 MoreMore than just a fly: how a local artist uses his voice to break down barriers
Arts Commons has unveiled a new gallery and set piece by local artist gbohunmi titled “NOT flies in milk.”
Read MoreLooking back at 50 years of hip-hop in Canada with Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal 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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SARGEANT X COMRADE RELEASE LO FI FUTURE ALBUM
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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 MoreTo lose a piece of me
Not 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 MorePracticing medicine while Black
Dr. Kasumu on her journey and the state of the healthcare system.
Read MoreIf you’re woke, do you truly dig it?
A look at the history of the word ‘Woke.’
Read MoreAfrofuturism in pop culture and in Calgary
Afrofuturism represents unlimited creativity whether you are a writer, painter, multi-media artist, or a musician tapping into the genre.
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