IRIE Music Festival

Camera Call: Monday, August 2, 2010

Christien Paul, Director — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:40 +0000

9th ANNUAL TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL

www.iriemusicfestival.com

FREE! THE FEELING IS IRIE! RAIN OR SHINE!

Monday, AUGUST 2, 2010: CAMERA CALL

QUEEN’S PARK
1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Noon until 6:00 p.m. IRIE TASTE OF THE TROPICS
Noon until 6:00 p.m. IRIE KIDS ZONE

1:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. IRIE GREEN DAY and IRIE FARMERS’ MARKET

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSIONS @IRIE GREEN STAGE

IRIE REGGAE, TD IRIE MAIN STAGE

4:00 p.m. Ibadan

5:00 p.m. Fredlocks Asher

6:00 p.m. The Fab 5

NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ROOTS OF FREEDOM, City Hall, in the rotunda (last day)

**Program subject to change

For media information:

Planet3 Communications is located at Queen’s Park stage right for media requests, media pass pick-up and accreditation. Please check www.iriemusicfestival.com for programming details.

On-site Contact: Piera Savage: 647 880 1091

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 : CAMERA CALL

Christien Paul, Director — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:36 +0000

9th ANNUAL TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL

www.iriemusicfestival.com

FREE! THE FEELING IS IRIE! RAIN OR SHINE!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010: CAMERA CALL

NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

Noon – 10:00 p.m. Emancipation day

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ROOTS OF FREEDOM, City Hall, in the rotunda (runs from July 30 – Aug 2)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The JCA (Jamaica Canadian Association) Flag Raising Ceremony

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. OBHS Emancipation Day Program

Interview moderated by Dr. Rosemary Sadlier, with Dan Hill. Liziwe Mahasha will sing the Canadian and South African National Anthem. Performances by Dan Hill & Tiki Mercury-Clarke
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. IRIE GOSPEL MUSIC

Amoy Levy

Felicia www.feliciaonline.ca

Jassette Haughton www.jassettehaughton.com/

Estiban Lindsay www.estibanministries.com/

Celestine McPherson www.myspace.com/pastorcelestine

Chosen Remnant www.thechosenremnant.ca/

Cora Russell www.corarussell.com/

Yung Saintz

QUEEN’S PARK
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Noon until 6:00 p.m. IRIE TASTE OF THE TROPICS
Noon until 6:00 p.m. IRIE KIDS ZONE

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. IRIE OPEN MIKE &SPOKEN WORD

@IRIE GREEN STAGE

Stephan Johnstone http://www.poetry.sjdworld.com/

Hajile Lotus Kalaike http://www.myspace.com/hajileakalotus

La Moi http://fireflyorison.blogspot.com/

Marcia A. Williams www.ipoem.ca

TD IRIE MAIN STAGE

1:00 p.m. DJ Carl Allen

4:00 p.m. dance Immersion Summer Showcase: Bokgabane Rakeepile:

http://www.myspace.com/bokgabane

Caribbean Folk Performers:
http://www.cfpdance.com/company.php
Harambee Dance Company (New York):
http://www.harambeedancecompany.com/
Ijo vudu Dance Company:
http://www.ijovududance.com/

Jose Angel Carret Morejonis

http://cubaintoronto.com/archives/1167

Manding Foli Kan Don http://www.fabeproductions.com/folikandon.html

5:00 p.m. Dahlia

Mr.Flowas

Melodic

Papa Levi

Zion Horizon

Rich Ilous

6:00 p.m. Friendlyness &Human Rights

7:00 p.m. Blessed

8:00 p.m. Gyptian

**Program subject to change

For media information:

Planet3 Communications is located at Nathan Philips Square, stage left, at Yonge- Dundas Square, stage right and at Queen’s Park stage right for media requests, media pass pick-up and accreditation. Please check www.iriemusicfestival.com for programming details.

On-site Contact: Piera Savage: 647 880 1091

Manding Foli Kan Don

varinder — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:17:24 +0000

Manding Foli Kan Don is a Toronto-based group that performs music from the Manding area of West Africa. The name Manding Foli Kan Don means to play, sing and dance the music of the Manding people. The group’s Artistic Director is Mohamed Diaby, brings more than 23 years experience in multi-disciplines of Guinea’s musical instruments, dance styles and traditions. Mohamed’s experience comes to him through his years of working with different ensembles from Guinea, such as: Africa Djole, Les Merveilles de Guinea just to name a couple. Manding Foli Kan Don is conducts performances and on-site demonstrations doing gatherings as a specialty where music and these rhythms always bring people together. http://www.fabeproductions.com/index.html

Caribbean Folk Performers

varinder — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:11:24 +0000

Caribbean Folk Performers is an Afro-Caribbean Performing Arts company based in Toronto. Founded in 1988, the company is committed to preserving and promoting traditional African and Indigenous Caribbean Culture through dance, music and drama. Serving local, national & International audiences, CFP has established a reputation for excellence and authenticity admired the world over. Our members are trained mainly in African and Caribbean dance styles. Other styles include modern, and jazz. The traditional folk dances and songs that we perform are composed of works, which have been developed by the influences of African, Spanish, French, British and Indian cultures. Incorporating diverse styles, cultures and costumes, CFP will regale you with bold colors, breathtaking moves, uplifting drumming whilst engaging in story telling! Their success depends on the exploration of traditional work, personal and cultural development of our members, and continuous community involvement. http://www.cfpdance.com/company.php

Ijo Vudu Dance Company

varinder — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:02:57 +0000

Ijo vudu Dance Company – Founded by Nigerian dance educator, performer and choreographer Sani-Abu Mohammed Allen.

In the traditional language of the Yoruba people, ijo vudu (ee-joh voo-doo) refers to the transcendent spirit in dance. Toronto’s

ijo vudu Dance International is a performing and entertaining art company of professional dancers and drummers from diverse

backgrounds, on a journey to experience and share the joy and spirit of traditional African music and dance. Through dance,

ijo vudu strive to protect, preserve the authenticity of traditional African heritage and it’s art forms, to celebrate our ancestry, to

educate and entertain a variety of audiences both nationally and internationally; through educational and cultural programming,

ongoing music and dance classes, workshops for the novice to the professional, as well as performances for festivals, stage and

theater. ijo vudu engage the audience through awareness, spiritual grace and compassion and by doing this, we offer a unigue

perspective to the world. http://www.ijovududance.com/

Ijo vudu Dance Company – Founded by Nigerian dance educator, performer and choreographer Sani-Abu Mohammed Allen.In the traditional language of the Yoruba people, ijo vudu (ee-joh voo-doo) refers to the transcendent spirit in dance. Toronto’sijo vudu Dance International is a performing and entertaining art company of professional dancers and drummers from diverse backgrounds, on a journey to experience and share the joy and spirit of traditional African music and dance. Through dance, ijo vudu strive to protect, preserve the authenticity of traditional African heritage and it’s art forms, to celebrate our ancestry, to educate and entertain a variety of audiences both nationally and internationally; through educational and cultural programming, ongoing music and dance classes, workshops for the novice to the professional, as well as performances for festivals, stage and theater. ijo vudu engage the audience through awareness, spiritual grace and compassion and by doing this, we offer a unigueperspective to the world. http://www.ijovududance.com/

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010: CAMERA CALL

varinder — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:37:59 +0000

9^th ANNUAL TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL

www.iriemusicfestival.com

FREE! THE FEELING IS IRIE! RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday, JULY 31, 2010: CAMERA CALL

NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

Noon – 10:00 p.m. IRIE SALSA, IRIE MERCHANTS

1:00 p.m. IRIE SALSA

2:00 p.m. Salsa Lessons

4:00 p.m. IRIE SALSA

5:00 p.m. IRIE SALSA

6:00 p.m. Aline Morales & Baque de Bamba

7:00 p.m. Moda Eterna

YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE*

Noon – 10:00 p.m. IRIE SOUL and R&B

Noon Kriss-O Kriss-o.com

12:30 p.m. Eye Candy Kamel www.eyecandykamel.com/

1:00 p.m. Eden Fieldstone www.edenfieldstone.com/

1:30 p.m. Miss Maya www.myspace.com/mayism

2:00 p.m. Nala www.nalaburdyna.com

2:30 p.m. Amanda Edwards www.teekatown.com

3:00 p.m. Brandon Wilson www.myspace.com/brandonwilsonmusic

3:30 p.m. Michelle Mondesire www.myspace.com/michellemondesir

4:00 p.m. Koyce-D www.myspace.com/koycedmusic

4:30 p.m. Dane Hartsell www.danehartsell.com/

5:00 p.m. Jef Kearns www.jefkearns.com

5:25 p.m. Miss G www.Itsmissy.blogspot.com

5:45 p.m. Nyx the Songbird/King Jus www.myspace.com/nicolaamoore

6:00 p.m. Dana Jean Phoenix+ Phatt Al www.myspace.com/danajphoenix

6:30 p.m. Gentleman Deluxe

7:00 p.m. Coco Cognac Brown www.myspace.com/cococognacbron

7:30 p.m. URV/Chach

8:00 p.m. Liberty Silver www.myspace.com/libertysilversings

8:30 p.m. Shobha www.myspace.com/shobhamusic

9:00 p.m. S. Davis

9:30 p.m. Imaan Faith www.myspace.com/imaanfaith

10:00 p.m. Capital Stacks www.myspace.com/capitalstks

* TD IRIE Music Festival in association with Yonge Dundas Square

** Program subject to change

For media information:

Planet3 Communications is located at Nathan Philips Square, stage left and at Yonge- Dundas Square, stage right for media requests, media pass pick- up and accreditation. Please check www.iriemusicfestival.com for programming details.

On-site Contact: Joanne Smale: 416.554.2637 & Piera Savage: 647 880 1091

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010: CAMERA CALL

varinder — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:33:41 +0000

9^th ANNUAL TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL

www.iriemusicfestival.com

FREE! THE FEELING IS IRIE! RAIN OR SHINE!

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010: CAMERA CALL

NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

NOON – 2:00 p.m. Media Conference Public & Media Kick-off

Phil Vassell, Artistic Director

Marlon Reid, Vice President, TD Securities

Performances by:

§ Richilous
§ Ijo Vudu Dance Company on behalf of dance Immersion’s Summer Showcase
§ Carlos Budd Ford
§ Isax
§ Xtiin Jones
§ Koyce-D

Closing remarks

One-on-one interviews

A media feed box is available

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. IRIE SOCA, TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL
6:00 p.m. DJ D’Enforcas www.enforceit.homestead.com/home.html

8:00 p.m. Jaxx www.youtube.com/wineryent

9:00 p.m. Shurwayne Winchester www.shurwaynewinchester.com/sw/

YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE*

Noon – 11:00 p.m. IRIE REGGAE & SOUL

5:00 p.m. Xtiin Jones www.myspace.com/urban_artist

6:00 p.m. Shawna Stewart www.myspace.com/shawnastewartmusic

6:30 p.m. Mic Boogie www.micboogiemusic.com/home.html

7:00 p.m. Erin Hunt www.huntmusic.ca

7:30 p.m. Carlos Budd Ford www.carlosbuddford.com/

8:00 p.m. Chris Rouse www.chrisrousemusic.com

8:30 p.m. Shaun Boothe www.myspace.com/shaunboothe

9:00 p.m. Humble www.myspace.com/humble01

10:00 p.m. DJ Carl Allen

* TD IRIE Music Festival in association with Yonge Dundas Square

**Program subject to change

For media information:

On-site Contact: Joanne Smale: 416.554.2637 & Piera Savage: 647 880 1091

AGENDA

varinder — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:32:19 +0000

9^th ANNUAL TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL: July 30 – August 2, 2010
www.iriemusicfestival.com

AGENDA

MEDIA CONFERENCE: public and media kick-off
FRIDAY, july 30^th, noon – 2:00 p.m.
NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

Phil Vassell Artistic Director
Marlon Reid Vice President, TD Securities

PERFORMANCES

Richilous
Ijo Vudu Dance Company:
on behalf of dance Immersion’s Summer Showcase
Carlos Budd Ford
Isax
Xtiin Jones
Koyce D

Closing remarks
One-on-one interviews

A media feed box is available.

For media information, please contact:

Planet3 Communications Ltd. • T: 647.346.4101 E: info@planet3com.net
Piera Savage/Joanne Smale

Friendlyness and the Human Rights

varinder — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:13:54 +0000

In the Fall of 2007, drummer Eric Woolston combined with Toronto Reggae heavyweight Friendlyness (Culture Shock, Raggadeath, Truths and Rights) to form a new band focused on spreading the messages of spiritual I-nity, love and human rights via high quality, modern roots reggae music. Friendlyness and Eric happened to be blessed to know some like-minded highly skilled musicians. Over the last two years Friendlyness and the Human Rights have been honored to warm up the stage for reggae legends Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, John Holt, The English Beat and Clive Chin. They have toured western Canada and have been featured on numerous major festivals including the Calgary Reggae Festival, Toronto’s International Festival of Beer and Winnipeg Ska/Reggae Festival. On the home front they have enjoyed many packed Toronto venues including the Phoenix, Great Hall, Opera House, Lula Lounge and the Elmocambo. Oneness!

Shawna Stewart

varinder — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:38:50 +0000

Singer/songwriter Shawna Stewart has taken a large dip in the music industry and is making plenty of awe-inspiring waves. With a sultry voice reminiscent of the female jazz greats of yesteryear, Miss Stewart blends her style with an R&B confidence and sex appeal that commands attention. Knowing the whirlwind environment that is the music industry, Shawna brings an intelligence and focus to her craft. This multi-talented songstress continues to deliver a fresh, new and vibrant sound to music audiences around the world. Shawna’s musical artistry and its unique form are in continuous growth as she works hard to carry-out several projects both in Canada and the U.S.
The singer/songwriter has tackled all forms of music ranging from R&B to reggae to gospel to house and has collaborated with some of the most creative and musically gifted artists across the landscape. Eager to learn and excited to create, Shawna’s passion and music potential leaves everyone she meets wanting more. Rarely is one blessed with both the ability to craft beautiful lyrics and a stunning voice, not to mention a smile that would melt the toughest critic. Shawna Stewart’s growth and maturity as an artist are in continuous motion as she refines her heavenly blessed talents and works with industry partners to be the best that she can be.

Summer ’09 saw Shawna rock out and turn heads at the annual media hyped, Poetic Fashion Show in Toronto, where she is expected to bring no less in 2010. She has, since Poetic Fashion, gone on to perform across the city of Toronto and beyond. Shawna has performed for City Council, Share News, Duke Nation TV, Nix on the Mix: Real Talk Real TV, Drahma Magazine in NY and many other community events across the board. She has performed in Manhattan NY, New Jersey, and is on her way to Washington this June. She recently completed work on her debut EP album titled, Unscripted Vol. 1, and is hard at work scheduling tour dates across North America and the States. Shawna is without a doubt inspired and determined. What began as a mere interest in ghostwriting has developed into a very promising career that will make listeners fall in love with music all over again!

Myspace: myspace.com/shawnastewartmusic <http://myspace.com/shawnastewartmusic>
Website: shawnamusic.shutterfly.com <http://shawnamusic.shutterfly.com>
Reverbnation: Reverbnation.com/shawnastewart