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Repairing Society
A throwaway society, that’s how Wai Chu Cheng sees much of our world. Her mission? To repair it, piece by piece, year by year, community by community. In 2009 Wai saw a Repair Café in [Read More]
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JESSE RYAN: NAVIGATING LIFE THROUGH MUSIC
For Jesse Ryan, his musical journey begins when the vibrant sounds of steel pans and drums flows through his ears and then his veins. At a young age, Ryan is ready to charter his career [Read More]
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JENNA MARIE PINARD: LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND
Passion fuels Jenna-Marie Pinard’s music. Ever since she was little, she has been the go-to performer at all family functions. Bit by the music bug as a child, she couldn’t wait for her next competition. [Read More]
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THE RHYTHMIC BEAT OF SARAH THAWER
For many musicians, their musical journey begins with a special event in their life. It may be through admiration of another artist or a special bond with a song, but for Sarah Thawer, her journey [Read More]
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Avery Raquel: Keeping the Music Playing During Lockdown
Avery Raquel has been on stage since she was seven years old. At 19, this Billboard chart artist has performed in renowned jazz haunts such as Birdland in New York City and in festivals all over North [Read More]
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Drum It Out: Keeping the Taiko Tradition Alive During the Pandemic
Nearly 40 Years of Keeping the Beat Alive Kiyoshi Nagata is a famed Taiko drum player. He has played all over the world with his ensemble, Nagata Shachu. For close to 40 years, he has [Read More]
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Rebecca Hennessy and Michael Herring: The Joy That Heals the World
Rebecca Hennessy and Michael Herring have been on a mission to spread joy during this pandemic. Inspired by the arrival of their daughter Nancy, these jazz artists believe that even in the most difficult time, [Read More]
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It’s All About The Improv
John Pittman is a Toronto-based trumpeter and educator who has had to move his classes online. He’s trying to make the best out of the current situation for his students — from setting up online [Read More]
Environment
A LITTER-AL OBSESSION: A Brampton Man’s Mission to Cleanup His City
73-year-old Bill Godfrey is a retired courier driver, but instead of relaxing at home, he uses his free time to clean up litter in his community. The long time Brampton resident is determined to clean [Read More]
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OKAN: An Ensemble
Elizabeth Rodriguez is one half of the award-winning ensemble OKAN. The artist receives constant adulation for her sound, but she is not afraid to admit that she had to suffer to get to where she [Read More]