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Ledisi’s powerful new single ‘BLKWMN’ and ‘Love You Too’ are instant classics

GRAMMY-winning singer Ledisi is back with two powerful new singles, BLKWMN, honouring the legacy of Black women and Love You Too, both destined to become modern classics. Rooted in the rich tradition of American rhythm and blues, these tracks showcase Ledisi’s unmatched vocal prowess and storytelling ability.

And have you seen the touching Tyler Perry tribute video?

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Chaka Khan announces she’ll pay tribute to Quincy Jones at Montreux festival

Did Chaka find herself a badass guitar player for the road?

It was the opportunity of a lifetime when the legendary musician Chaka Khan — singer of I feel for you, Through the Fire, Ain’t Nobody and I’m Every Woman — was looking for a “youngish, cute-ish” guitarist to join her band on tour. 

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Core Music Events 2025

The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale

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The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale. Photo: Cherryl Bird

The definitive guide to music performances, live shows, concerts, festivals and industry events in your city. Appear in this directory for free or book a spot. “Weekly Stories” Updated Thursdays.

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Stefanie Michaela says it’s time to turn the page

After putting her music career on pause to raise five children, musician Stefanie Michaela finally came to the realization that it was time for her to turn the page.

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Musician Stefanie Michaela. Photo credit: Melissa Core of Dead Horse Branding
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TIFF signs multi-year partnership deal with Rogers

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced yesterday that the company is expanding its relationship with Rogers through a multi-year agreement after the success of their partnership in 2024. 

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Posthumous release of Mac Miller film and album

Mac Miller’s estate releases Balloonerism, an album that was recorded by the rapper before he passed away. The album, which features new SZA music, inspired a film that was screened two days before the album release on Friday.

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Renowned cellist Tommy Mesa returns to Manhattan music school as faculty member

Celebrated Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa will join the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) strings faculty where he was a student less than two years ago and is inspired to work alongside his former instructors at the prominent music school.

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Feuerman Foundation and Medici Museum call for artists for juried exhibition

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The Medici Museum of Art & The Carole Feuerman Foundation Present Zodiac: Mysterious Power of the Creative. Submissions due: April 31, 2025. VIP Panel & Reception: July 11, 2025. Image of a young girl with her upper body on a float, wearing a white swim cap with beads of water on her forearms.

ZODIAC: Mysterious Power of the Creative is an exciting opportunity for artists working in all styles and formats to showcase their work alongside emerging and established artists and personalities for an exhibition at a modern art museum in the United States.

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What’s happening in your city over the holidays-Free Pizza Party in Atlanta

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Basketball star Lou Williams will be on site helping to serve pizza to the community at a party in Atlanta on Monday, December 23, 2024. Details are below.

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