HARBOURFRONT CENTRE WORLD STAGE 2012: THE SHIPMENT Young Jean Lee, a rising star of American theatre, dissects what it means to be black in America in this hilarious and shocking play. Brazenly theatrical and transcendentally lyrical, THE SHIPMENT moves from the urban dreams of would-be rappers to the sitcom realism of yuppie domesticity, proving that nothing is ever as it seems. With an ending guaranteed to leave jaws hanging, this is contemporary theatre at its biggest, boldest and most daring.
LEGENDS OF HIP HOP: TALIB KWELI Manifesto is happy to support the next Legends Of Hip Hop series installment at Sound Academy, presented by Union Events. The concert goes down June 1st and also features Toronto's 4th Pyramid and Oakland's J. Pinder. In addition we offer a special price to our followers of $17 a ticket (+ fees) online through Ticketmaster, simply click the banner image above and enter the following code in the "Special Offer" purchase option: Legend
MARLEY (BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA x MANIFESTO x JAMAICA 50) Directed by Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, One Day in September), the feature film delivers the long-awaited authorized biography of reggae legend Bob Marley. A world renowned icon whose socially conscious lyrics have transcended time and catapulted the inspiring singer/songwriter into a cultural phenomenon, Marley is remembered on a most personal level through affectionate first-hand accounts from his family and inner circle as a father, lover, rabid football fan and revolutionary, but most importantly, as a passionate and dedicated musician.
STYLUS 2012: IT STARTS WITH THE DJ 5.0 Last year, Raekwon launched his Canadian record label Ice H2O Records with its home base right here in Toronto. This keynote discussion will provide a first-hand look into the background and future for Ice H20, his decisions in signing the label's first two Emcees; JD Era and Gangis Khan AKA Camoflauge, and what listeners can expect from his new movement. Come out to hear their outlook on today's music industry and how this label is making a difference on Canada's landscape, along with building a bigger and better industry.
THE BADU EFFECT Sweet Like Mango is pleased to launch The Badu Effect in collaboration with awarding winning recording artist, Erykah Badu. The Badu Effect is a new series of limited edition greeting cards that features the paintings and collage work of Suritah Wignall that depict vivid images of Erykah Badu as a celebration of women of colour, feminine strength, beauty and diversity. A portion of the proceeds of The Badu Effect greeting cards will benefit Ms. Wignall's Black Lily Arts collective, as well as Ms. Badu's Beautiful Love Incorporated Non Profit Development or B.L.I.N.D., a 501c3 organization.
HIP HOP IN THE PARK (EDMONTON | ONE NATION NETWORK) It is hard to believe that this is the fifth Hip Hop in the Park festival. It seems like only a short time ago that we all got together and put on the first big show on the new stage in Louise McKinney Park. Now we are a staple festival that kicks off the season in Canada's festival city. We are proud to put on one of Canada's largest Hip Hop festivals right here in Edmonton... and to have been doing it for 5 years now.
SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY On Tuesday, May 8, 2012, a diverse group of artists are coming together for a concert to celebrate the historic arrival of the Freedom Train participants to Toronto and raise awareness of the pressing issues of the Northern Gateway project and Indigenous rights among a wider audience. The concert features an exciting lineup of Aboriginal and allied talent, including Kinnie Starr, Tanika Charles & The Wonderfuls, Freedom Writers, A Tribe Called Red, Skratch Bastid, Cheryl Bear, Ian Kamau, DJ Ariel, Plex and the Yinka Dene Alliance Drummers.
