A Caribbean Christmas Extravaganza in Toronto
Irwin Reyes Johnson, famend as Scrunter, is ready to ignite the vacation spirit in Toronto with a efficiency that includes beloved classics equivalent to “De Parang Now Begin,” “Eat One thing,” “Do-it-yourself Wine,” and extra. Scrunter, the king of Soca Parang, will take the stage on the Metropolitan Centre on Finch Ave. simply West of Kennedy Rd. on November twelfth, marking the official kick-off to the Caribbean Christmas season within the metropolis.
This eagerly anticipated occasion, the Joan Alexander Soca Parang Lime, guarantees an evening of vibrant music and Caribbean tradition, that includes native bands like Los Amigos, La Petite Musicale, Richard Luces, and the Pan Angel. The occasion will even showcase the skills of DJs Soca Vibes, Dangerous Lad, Undercover, Kosl. SKF and Vibes will host the Lime.
Notably, that is the second time the Joan Alexander Soca Parang Lime is going down because the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s the primary time a global artist of Scrunter’s caliber will grace its stage. The occasion is devoted to the reminiscence of the Lime’s founder Joan Alexander, who handed away in 2022 The occasion will proceed to honor her legacy, because it has for the previous twenty years, establishing itself as Toronto’s premier parang celebration for the final fifteen years.
Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Scrunter is a former Trinidad calypso monarch and a recipient of the celebrated Buzzing Fowl Gold nationwide award for calypso in 2016. This accolade attests to his distinctive expertise and contributions to the world of music.
Kolin Alexander, Joan’s son, expressed, “This yr, as soon as once more, we’re celebrating Joan’s reminiscence with two scholarships price $10,000, awarded to deserving college students within the nursing program at Toronto Metropolitan College. We selected nursing college students as a result of Joan devoted a few years of her life to the nursing occupation.”
As Scrunter takes heart stage on the Lime, attendees can anticipate an evening of pleasure, nostalgia, and cultural celebration, all whereas supporting the training of future healthcare professionals in honor of Joan Alexander’s enduring legacy.
Don’t miss the official begin to the Caribbean Christmas season on November thirteenth – it’s an evening that guarantees to be unforgettable.