Harbourfront Centre
Island Soul – July 31, 2017
Island Soul. August 4–7, 2017
Sounds of the Caribbean
Featuring performances by Johnny Osbourne & Sister Nancy, Exco Levi, The Arsenals, David Rudder, the hottest roots-reggae afterparty and much more!
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Johnny Osbourne
August 5, Free
Johnny Osbourne, the “Godfather of Dancehall” and one of the greatest reggae singers of all time makes his Island Soul debut on the Concert Stage.
Sister Nancy
August 5, Free
Dancehall DJ and singer Sister Nancy, the original dancehall muma, joins Johnny Osbourne on the Concert Stage for her Island Soul debut.
Exco Levi
August 5, Free
Exco Levi, backed by High Priest, returns to the Concert Stage as the winner of the 2017 Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year for Siren.
Late Night Reggae
August 5, $5 at the door
The city’s hottest roots-reggae afterparty! Featuring DJs Noble Works, Lindo P and Chocolate, as well as Ammoye, Blessed, and Agape with Nadia Harris. Licensed event (19+).
The Arsenals
August 5, Free
The Arsenals and two-time Juno award-winner Sonia Collymore take us on a journey that explores the history of Jamaican music.
David Rudder
August 6, Free
A crown prince of Calypso, David Rudder brings his sweet island sounds to the Concert Stage for a grand performance.
Moko Jumbie Stilt Dancing Workshop
August 5–6, Free
SwizzleStick Theatre’s hands-on workshop for kids is an elementary introduction to the traditions of Moko Jumbie, a stilt-dancing spirit of the forest.
Habari Africa Festival. Evolving African cultures in Canada. August 11–13. Free.
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