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Rastafest Talent Showcase ~ 2016

2/23/2016

Rastafest 2106 Talent Showcase is a competition to determine who moves on to the next round...one more stage before the final competition to decide who performs at this year's celebration.

Inviting all reggae artists and musicians to come out and egg on your favorite artist competing and build for more competitions in the future.

PLEASE come and support our own. Your own!

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Iron Sharpens Iron

2/14/2016

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IRON sharpens IRON

The love for Byron poured out in the room last night. To see so much of Toronto’s TALENTED reggae musicians and artists in one place was almost mind boggling, yet there were also MANY that I missed earlier in the night and many, many, many more that were not even present.

These events serve to remind me of why I work at this genre as relentlessly as I do.

It struck me (and not for the first or even the last time, as it is a conversation that so many besides me have had) what if every reggae practitioner showed up every week like this to promote each other? A Friday or a Saturday night? Almost everyone in the place is / was a part of this industry in some capacity. One band per week with a boss DJ! Wives, husbands, girl friends, neighbours, reggae heads, musicians, good vibes, good people good food.

Playing for Byron last night had most everyone show up. It was a fitting homage to our friend, brother, idren Byron. The energy and love in the room was beautiful to experience and may not show through on the video provided, but being there was a blessing and a treat. I know Byron was flashing that huge smile.

This is our “church”! We should be featuring bands and artists weekly with other band members, artists, promoters, producers religiously come patron the event. Weekly!

This performance is a Skattalites standard that has been covered numerous times yet certainly not rehearsed by this group yet they learned from each other and improvised nuff and brought the energy!

IRON Sharpens IRON

Some images from Byron's send off celebration.

Respects paid to Byron by Tonya P as she sings a special for her / our friend, gone too soon.

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I'm Black Every Month

2/10/2016

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I’m Black Every Month

Used to be like black Christmas when February came around
All those inventions
All those inventors
All of the celebrations
All of the events
All of those school assignments
All of those athletic accomplishments
All of the musical genii
What is it for?
Why the need to celebrate black life?
Does it bother others in the race to respect the one skin color?
When do we celebrate the other colors?
Shouldn’t we celebrate humanity daily?
Was the abuse of the black race so horrific that this is a need for atonement?
Is it a plot of alienation?
Am I to be proud for only this month?
What do I do about the other eleven months?
Am I a viable human life form in January, March, April to December?
Are other humans less in February if they are not black?
Am I less for the other eleven months?
Am I wrong to question?
Shouldn’t we all ask these questions?
My ‘history’ was written by the European
There were many lies told
Making black or native people celebrate Columbus is truly degrading
There are many pieces missing
Does this black history month make me feel more empowered?
Does it elevate the human race to glorify this one skin color?
Am I a traitor if I don’t choose to celebrate this honor bestowed on my skin?
Is this yearly celebration a distraction?
Has this yearly celebration improved the relationship with law enforcement?
Do the people of Flint feel elevated this February?
How about those in Ferguson?
Are black people still being murdered by the laws of the land?
Are less black men being incarcerated?
Has it aided black film makers in Hollywood?
Why should black actors care?
Is black history taught to law enforcement?
Why is there still a need for ‘sensitivity’ training for law enforcement?
Are more opportunities being created for or by black countries?
Does the GNP rise in black countries during February?
Why do we seek validation from those who hate black skin?
Are black people to receive better treatment in February?
Or are we to expect more resentment?
What is the message to black children?
What is the message to non-black children?

I’m Black Every Month

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Luciano & Fujahtive ~ Toronto 9th April, 2016 ~ Dr. Roz Benefit

2/8/2016

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Dr. Roz's

The shelter provides women a place to live with their families for 90 days during which they are counseled in a number of areas including legal, obtaining work, housing as well as therapy and workshops for themselves and their often traumatized children. All the proceeds raised are to provide aftercare support services for clients once they leave the facility which is not funded by the government past the 90 day mark.

When an abused child comes into Dr. Roz's care, we realize that they have often been greatly affected by the violence they have experienced and/or witnessed. Along with intensive counseling and support, each child’s emotional and social needs are met through creative and therapeutic programming. We ensure that children are given a safe space where they feel free to express themselves. Our goal is to help children put things into perspective during this tumultuous time and prevent the cycle of violence becoming a part of their lives in the future.

Whether it is through drumming circles, visual art, creative writing, group work or one-on-one sessions, we see to it that every child is treated with the love and respect that they deserve, while helping them to recognize their own worth. Programs include educational support and advocacy, child welfare agency intervention and support, assistance with securing subsidized daycare and focus on strengthening the parent/child relationship.

The event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/102601660124004/

Ticket Outlets:

Advanced tickets for show are available in limited quantities online at lucianotickets.com or in person at:

Patois Jamaican Restaurant ~ 1286 Kingston Road (at Liverpool) in Pickering ~ 905-492-8492

Genesis One ~ 14 St. Andrew Street ~ Kensington Market ~ 416-913-9470

Community 54 ~ 1275 Queen Street west ~ Parkdale ~ 416-901-4352

Purchase online @ http://lucianotickets.com

Seeking sponsors the upcoming April 9 Reggae Concert Featuring Luciano and Fujahtive at the Opera House (poster attached) entitled “Reggae for Roz. We are expecting close to 1000 people to attend the event itself and in addition to associating yourself with an excellent cause we feel we can offer you significant exposure as outlined below.

The event is a charitable event called "Reggae for Roz". The shelter provides a safe haven for women most often with their children who are fleeing domestic abuse. The women reside in the shelter while we help them put theirs and their children's lives back together through individual/group counselling and various programs.

100% of any sponsorship funds raised are for and are paid directly to the charity to support the center and programming such as ones that help the young children of these women deal with often unspeakable violence they have witnessed.

Participating "Social Media Channels" Includes contact to over 100,000 people in and around the GTA and the Opera House holds 1,000 people.

$250 donation level

One weekly sponsor mention on all participating social media channels of sponsorship including sponsor bio and logo/links
Sponsor's logo and/or advertisement images projected on the huge screen behind the acts on stage at the event

$500 donation level

Two weekly sponsor mentions on all participating social media channels of sponsorship including sponsor bio and logo/links
Sponsor's logo and/or advertisement images projected on the massive projection screen behind the acts on stage at the event at a greater frequency than previous level

$750 donation level

Four weekly sponsor mentions on all participating social media channels of sponsorship including sponsor bio and logo/links
Sponsor's logo and/or advertisement images projected on the massive projection screen behind the acts on stage at the event at a greater frequency than previous level
Inclusion of sponsor mention included in promoters Facebook marketing budget starting March 21 for much greater reach

$1000 donation level

Six weekly sponsor mentions on all participating social media channels of sponsorship including sponsor bio and logo/links
Sponsor's logo and/or advertisement images projected on the massive projection screen behind the acts on stage at the event at a greater frequency than previous level
Inclusion of sponsor mention included in promoters daily Facebook marketing budget starting March 7 for much greater reach

Please keep in mind that we are flexible and open to ideas. For example, tables are available for rent at the Opera House.

If you are interested or require more information please email at aggoldstein@gmail.com or call me at 647.680.6313

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Rastafest Talent Showcase ~ 2016

Iron Sharpens Iron

I'm Black Every Month

Luciano & Fujahtive ~ Toronto 9th April, 2016 ~ Dr. Roz Benefit

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