REFLECTION & REASON

I am in awe of the artistry of master ceramicist Homer Brown . This talented native of Jamaica is a humble and pleasant soul who creates the most stunning pieces that evoke not only the beauty of Black women, but the most detailed and loving depictions of the African spirit. Art is not my area of expertise, yet I have been fixated on the images and emotions that just looking at the Homer Brown Collection evokes. While I can appreciate talent in many genres, and recognize the blessing that individuals have when it comes to building and crafting unique items...I do believe that Homer Brown has something special. His signature sculptures are affectionately known as "Bumpy Heads," as distributed and celebrated in his hometown of Ocho Rios on the island of Jamaica where the works were originally inspired over ten years ago. A self-trained artist who has worked for various establishments in Jamaica and mentored with some of the best potters and visionaries, Homer has now...

FOR THE LOVE OF TORONTO CARNIVAL AND THE PRESERVATION OF CARIBBEAN CULTURE IN CANADA! We love Carnival, we love Toronto, and we love to celebrate the beautiful elements of this Caribbean tradition! This year we’ll be featuring the details of  ALL  masquerade band’s presentation/costume details, to encourage carnival enthusiasts from within the GTA and internationally to take part in our city’s beautiful tribute to Caribbean culture: the  Toronto Caribbean Carnival ! (*Unofficial reporting, based on our independent compilation) BAND : Saldenah Carnival 2018 THEME : Wonders of Spring BAND LAUNCH DATE : Saturday, April 21, 2018 BAND LEADER(S) : Louis Saldenah MAS CAMP LOCATION : 1510 Birchmount Road, Unit D WEBSITE : www.saldenahcarnival.com EMAIL : info.saldenah@gmail.com INSTAGRAM : www.instagram.com/saldenahcarnival FACEBOOK : www.facebook.com/louissaldenahcarnival TWITTER : www.twitter.com/louissaldenah For photos, p...

FOR THE LOVE OF TORONTO CARNIVAL AND THE PRESERVATION OF CARIBBEAN CULTURE IN CANADA! We love Carnival, we love Toronto, and we love to celebrate the beautiful elements of this Caribbean tradition! This year we’ll be featuring the details of  ALL  masquerade band’s presentation/costume details, to encourage carnival enthusiasts from within the GTA and internationally to take part in our city’s beautiful tribute to Caribbean culture: the  Toronto Caribbean Carnival ! (*Unofficial reporting, based on our independent compilation) BAND : Carnival Nationz 2018 THEME : LOVE BAND LAUNCH DATE : Saturday, April 14, 2018 BAND LEADER(S) :  Marcus Eustace, Bryce Aguiton MAS CAMP LOCATION : 1220 Markham Road, Unit #2 & #3 WEBSITE :  www.carnival-nationz.com EMAIL : info@carnival-nationz.com INSTAGRAM :  www.instagram.com/cnzinc FACEBOOK :  www.facebook.com/carnivalnationz TWITTER :  www.twitter.com/cnzinc For phot...

Carnival festivities in Jamaica reached a peak for 2018 last weekend during the official road march in downtown Kingston, however, the images and energy keep circulating as visitors return to their homelands, online buzz increases, and more and more bacchanalists declare that 2019 in Kingston for the next edition of Jamaica Carnival is the place to be! Jamaica's Carnival has existed for about thirty years, yet the international excitement and name-brand endorsements are helping this event quickly rise to the top of the list for must-attend carnivals on the annual schedule. It goes in waves, at times, and there are often unavoidable trends in Carnival participation. True carnivalists always know how to follow the pace and the vibes of the hottest fetes, bands, and destinations. Details like events, overall hospitality, the intricacies of costume design and costume section customer service, as well as featured performing artists and DJs all help to build a carnival's reputati...

FOR THE LOVE OF TORONTO CARNIVAL AND THE PRESERVATION OF CARIBBEAN CULTURE IN CANADA! We love Carnival, we love Toronto, and we love to celebrate the beautiful elements of this Caribbean tradition! This year we’ll be featuring the details of  ALL  masquerade band’s presentation/costume details, to encourage carnival enthusiasts from within the GTA and internationally to take part in our city’s beautiful tribute to Caribbean culture: the  Toronto Caribbean Carnival ! (*Unofficial reporting, based on our independent compilation) BAND : Toronto Revellers 2018 THEME : Extinction BAND LAUNCH DATE : Saturday, April 7, 2018 & Sunday, April 22, 2018 BAND LEADER(S) : Jamaal Magloire MAS CAMP LOCATION : 80 Midwest Road, Unit #10 Scarborough PHONE :  WEBSITE :  www.torontorevellers.com EMAIL : questions@torontorevellers.com INSTAGRAM :  www.instagram.com/torontorevellers FACEBOOK :  www.facebook.com/torontoreve...

I love a good story, and I particularly love a good come-up story. Amplify that when it comes to the come-up story of an artist, and it's always a tale worth taking in. Netflix is on fire these days, and one of their latest releases is an eight-part docu-series called "Rapture" that takes a deep look into the creative journey of some hip hop legends...and hip hop newbies. I don't discriminate. Of course I was pleased to see that my favourite rapper of all time was featured, and it was great to learn more about Nas, even this far into his career. I appreciated every minute of it. From a legend like Nas, to a new kid on the block called A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (that I had never heard of until I watched his episode), the storytelling was excellent and even before I had the chance to take in the music of the artists, I was happy to first find out what inspired their artistry. There were eight episodes in total: 1) LOGIC: Gray Matters 2) NAS & DAVE EAST: The Br...

SepTo is an artist's artist. A creative mind. An introspective soul. A brilliant wordsmith. A reflection of others. A voice for many. Because he is a true and authentic artist, it makes the mere development and presentation of his documentary "Another Decaying Crown" (aka ACD) even more poignant. The very reason why his artistry is being reflected on...is in itself art. And that's why SepTo is so dope. Created by SepTo and Alex Huard, the documentary debuted at Carlton Cinemas for a private screening on the evening of April 5, 2018. A full theatre of friends, family, supporters, media, and industry-folk were engaged for the hour-long film that reminded anyone within view why his musical journey should in fact, never decline. Yes, never. (See album: Almost Nevr ) The film featured Toronto-based hip hop artist SepTo in his natural environments: the home, the studio, with his wife and kids, and among his peers, as they discuss the state of hip hop in confessio...

FOR THE LOVE OF TORONTO CARNIVAL AND THE PRESERVATION OF CARIBBEAN CULTURE IN CANADA! We love Carnival, we love Toronto, and we love to celebrate the beautiful elements of this Caribbean tradition! This year we’ll be featuring the details of  ALL  masquerade band’s presentation/costume details, to encourage carnival enthusiasts from within the GTA and internationally to take part in our city’s beautiful tribute to Caribbean culture: the  Toronto Caribbean Carnival ! (*Unofficial reporting, based on our independent compilation) BAND : Tribal Carnival 2018 THEME : Wonderland BAND LAUNCH DATE : Saturday, March 31, 2018 BAND LEADER(S) : Dexter Seusahai MAS CAMP LOCATION : 3401 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #8, Scarborough PHONE : 416-825-0563 / 647-997-1867 WEBSITE : www.tribalcarnivalcayman.com EMAIL : tribal.carnivalcsr@gmail.com INSTAGRAM :  www.instagram.com/tribalcarnival FACEBOOK :  https://www.facebook.com/TribalIZCarniv...