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Vancouver Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Two B.C. artists win $10,000 Black Canadian music award
The SOCAN Foundation has announced Coquitlam R&B singer Bukola and Vancouver emo act Haleluya Hailu have each won at the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards. The two B.C. musicians are joined by Ontario's Nia Nadurata and Kalisway and Nova Scotia's Obediya Jones-Darrell as winners at the fourth-annual awards. The prize is valued at $10,000. The Black Canadian Music Awards were established through a joint partnership by SiriusXM Canada and the SOCAN Foundation in 2020 to recognize and promote the contributions across all music genres by Black music creators across Canada. Candidates must by Canadian citizens, identify as Black, and be the original creators of the musical submissions to apply for the awards, which are judged by a jury of Black Canadian artists and industry professionals. The first five winners all receive a $10,000 award. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. An additional five artists selected in the Ones to Watch category receive awards valued at $1,000. This year's Ones to Watch are Seago, AfrotroniX, Kwazii, Laurie Torres and iamamSaam. Submissions for the awards are received at . • Nigerian-Canadian artist Bukola was born in Vancouver and is currently based in Coquitlam. Her latest EP, titled the Confessions of an Antisocial Butterly, was produced by Baca & Brandn and recorded in Los Angeles. The artist describes the mix of R&B vocals, jazz guitar and heartfelt lyrics as ' a retelling of the classic coming-of-age story through the eyes of a twentysomething Nigerian Canadian girl in the suburbs.' Inspired by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Bukola's performance credits include venues such as Toronto's El Mocambo and B.C. Place . Her music has appeared in streaming series such as Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and Disney+'s The Princess. • Burnaby-born, Vancouver-based Ethiopian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu was first featured in the pages of The Vancouver Sun and Province while still attending Burnaby North Secondary, when her debut EP, titled Greetings & Salutations, hit the No. 1 spot on Simon Fraser University radio station CJSF, and No. 2 on the University of Victoria's CFUV station. Following music studies at Selkirk College in Nelson, Hailu returned to making music, inking a deal with 604 Records, the label co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Vancouver lawyer Jonathan Simkin. Her debut EP, Eternally Yours , included the singles Useless, Pinball and Manic Pixie Pacifist. sderdeyn@
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Photo Exhibit showcases Black freedom-seekers' legacy in Canada
'North Is Freedom,' a powerful photo exhibit at Art Windsor-Essex, highlights the untold stories of Black Americans who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad and settled in Canada. Featuring descendants of freedom-seekers, the exhibit preserves Black Canadian history and emphasizes the legacy of resilience, migration, and historical contribution Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A new photo exhibition titled North Is Freedom , currently on display at Art Windsor-Essex until June 8, is shedding light on a seldom-discussed chapter in Canadian history: the lives and legacies of Black Americans who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad and settled in exhibition highlights the contributions of Black Canadians who shaped the nation's history and showcases the enduring legacies of those who sought North Is Freedom exhibit documents the experiences of some of the estimated 30,000 Black individuals who fled slavery in the United States between the late 18th century and the end of the Civil War. Their journey continued into Canada after passing through northern U.S. states like Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, where slavery had been read: Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order The early Black settlers who reached Canada played a significant role in founding communities across Ontario and Nova Scotia, creating abolitionist media outlets, and contributing to Canadian society in various fields. However, their contributions have been historically underrepresented in national narratives. North Is Freedom seeks to correct this oversight by showcasing photographic portraits of their descendants, many of whom are now prominent historians, educators, and community exhibition features 30 captivating images by Slovak-born Canadian photographer Yuri Dojc, whose personal connection to historical struggles for freedom sparked his interest in documenting the lives of freedom-seekers. Dojc, the son of Holocaust survivors, saw parallels between the hardships endured by enslaved Black individuals and the struggles his own family project, which was launched in 2016 with support from TD Bank and the Canadian embassy in Washington, D.C., has since toured major cities like Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and Brampton, reflecting the significance of the Underground Railroad network across Canada. Windsor, a key location in the story of Black freedom-seekers , now hosts the exhibit, giving visitors an opportunity to engage with these important read: Trump's US government erases minorities from websites, policies Curator Dorothy Abbott, whose own family settled in Owen Sound, Ontario—the final stop on the Underground Railroad—has long advocated for the preservation and sharing of this important history. Abbott's family history, deeply intertwined with the Underground Railroad, gives her a unique perspective on the importance of keeping these stories and Dojc worked together to expand the exhibit's reach, collaborating to include new individuals and descendants of freedom-seekers in the project. Abbott has also made strides in connecting with various descendants of those who escaped slavery, ensuring that their legacies are honored and preserved for future North Is Freedom exhibit not only showcases the stories of these individuals but also highlights the ongoing work of historians and educators who are dedicated to preserving the contributions of Black Canadians and their ancestors. By telling these stories, Abbott and Dojc hope to encourage greater awareness and recognition of Black Canadian history and inspire pride in the descendants of those who paved the way for freedom.
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Hull-Aylmer to send Greg Fergus back to the Hill
The riding of Hull-Aylmer, which includes those two districts of Gatineau and makes up a good part of the city west of the Gatineau River, is projected to bring back Liberal Greg Fergus. Aside from Nycole Turmel winning it for the NDP in 2011, Hull-Aylmer has been Liberal since 1917. Fergus, a former national director for the Liberal party, won the riding back from the New Democrats in 2015 and repeated again in 2019 and 2021. In 2023, he became the first Black Canadian to be chosen Speaker of the House of Commons, a position he's held ever since. Seven candidates ran for the seat.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sea Bears opening upper bowl for season opener
The Winnipeg Sea Bears announced they will be opening the upper bowl at Canada Life Centre for the 2025 season and home opener on May 16. The basketball club will be holding a ceremony before the game to honour and celebrate the Sea Bears' late captain, Chad Posthumus, who passed in November following complications arising from brain surgery. Fans in attendance will receive a commemorative gift from the club. The Sea Bears have also announced Juno award-winning artist Maestro Fresh Wes as the halftime entertainment for the home opener. He is the first Black Canadian artist to have a single or album reach gold and platinum status in Canada, and the first to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Canada Life Centre will also play host to the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship weekend in August, with the Sea Bears having an automatic bye into the tournament as the host team.
CBC
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
New documentary highlights impact of Jamaican artists on Canadian music
A new documentary is highlighting how Jamaican music became a pivotal and unexpected part of Canadian culture. Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul documents the tremendous impact immigrants from Jamaica had on the Canadian music scene in the '60s and '70s, and the barriers many of the musicians faced. The documentary follows the story of Jamaican Canadian singer Jay Douglas — who has been performing for six decades. Douglas is now recognized globally despite initially going largely unnoticed in the Toronto music scene. The film exposes some of those struggles, but Douglas is most excited about sharing the history with young people. "Thank God we're starting to document in Canada and Toronto, because in the early years we didn't do enough," Douglas told CBC Toronto. "Working together, we're sharing all the great artists that came from Jamaica and helped Toronto get soul and I'm so grateful for this." Everton "Pablo" Paul worked alongside Douglas as a drummer and founded the band The Cougars. He says many of the artists who came to Toronto from Jamaica in the '60s and '70s paved the way for today's Black Canadian music stars. "The history of Jamaican artists in Toronto wasn't appreciated. Let's put it that way," he said. "We had a hard time getting recording deals, but we persevered." Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is now streaming on TVO and is also playing March 1 at Hot Docs Cinema.
