Oct 29, 2020
Since quietly opening its doors in the spring of 2011, Poetry Jazz Cafe has become a popular live jazz, funk, and soul venue in the heart of Toronto's Kensington Market.
However, like most music venues around the world, Poetry was forced to temporarily close in mid-March to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
And...
Oct 15, 2020
Pop Music is an independent record store located in the East Chinatown district of Toronto.
Owner Derek Antonio, who was previously the GM of the now-defunct HMV Superstore, offers a less-judgy crate-digging experience compared to some of his competitors.
I talked to Derek about adapting to a new business model...
Oct 1, 2020
The women-led Toronto band OKAN seamlessly blend their Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and international flavours.
Their music evokes a great deal of passion, so it's rather fitting that their namesake stems from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria.
I talked to band leaders and real-life couple...