By Stephen Weir
The Queen of Soca, Destra, is coming to Toronto subsequent week to carry out. Don’t search for her on the Lakeshore or at any Carnival occasions (except she makes a shock look or two); the Trinidadian singer will likely be on stage, outside at Harbourfront on August 2nd.
The Harbourfront Centre will as soon as once more host its annual Island Soul occasion from Aug. 1-5 to showcase all issues Caribbean. The prolonged long-weekend occasion consists of epic night performances from the queen of Soca, Destra, with DJ Energy; dancehall and reggae hits with the legendary Johnny Osbourne; and an evening of hilarious laughs with considered one of North America’s finest stand-up comedians, Trixx. New to the combination is the rave-style get together Paradise Soul, a day get together that includes alternative MCs and DJs bringing vibes and spinning tunes from afternoon into the night time.
Island Soul Lineup:
Comedy Night time with Trixx and Mates – Aug. 1 at 8pm, tickets beginning at $30
North America’s prime comedians hit the stage for a night of hilarious stand-up with Canadian comedy legend Trixx, who brings his boundary-pushing humor and bang-on commentary on popular culture, relationships, and being Black in Canada.
Destra and DJ Energy – Aug. 2 at 9:30pm, tickets beginning at $10
Trinidad’s hottest Soca singer, Destra Garcia, involves Island Soul with DJ Energy for a high-energy present full of contemporary dancehall and viewers favourites.
Empress Mash Up Rayzalution Band – Aug. 3 at 4pm, Free
Di empress dem ah mash up di place! Empress Mash Up is an all-female reggae jam session that includes 4 dynamic solo artists with distinct types of reggae, dancehall, and R&B backed by a seven-piece reggae band.
Johnny Osbourne and Hardcore Band – Aug. 3 at 7pm, Free
Jamaican reggae and dancehall star Johnny Osbourne involves Island Soul for an evening of rhythm and soul.
The Conflict! DJ Ranging from Scratch vs The Recipee Band – Aug. 3 at 8:30pm, Free
A head-to-head mash-up of sound-crushing units with The Recipee Band and DJ Ranging from Scratch. Hosted by “Canada’s King of Comedy” Jay Martin.
Etana – Aug. 4 at 7:30pm, Free
Jamaican singer and songwriter Etana will play a setlist of her reggae fan favorites infused with R&B.
From Jamaica to Toronto with Love Jay Douglas – Aug. 4 at 9:30pm, Free
JUNO Award nominee, music producer, and band chief of The Jay Douglas All-Star Band, Jay Douglas brings his reggae rhythms to the stage.
