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The
cultural legacy of the Caribbean comes to Harbourfront Centre’s Island
Soul festival – August 1–4
The wildly popular Island Soul festival returns to Harbourfront Centre
August 1-4 for its annual four-day celebration of Caribbean music,
dance, film, art, games and more. Visitors are invited to explore island
traditions and celebrate the continuance of Caribbean soul from one
generation to the next.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, M5J 2G8
Upon arrival, all media personnel must check-in with Harbourfront
Centre’s security desk located at 235 Queens Quay West, main floor.
Media may be asked to complete Harbourfront Centre’s filming and
photography permit application upon arrival.
Friday, August 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sunday, August 3 from 12 noon to 2:00 a.m.
Monday, August 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents : ‘Entre Pinceau et Enclume’
Between Colour and Anvil
Friday, August 1, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Marilyn Brewer
Community Space
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Marilyn Brewer
Community Space
Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Marilyn Brewer
Community Space
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Marilyn Brewer
Community Space
This exhibit presents pieces by three artists using different styles and
mediums yet connected through the root of Haitian creativity that
inspires their work. The paintings of Hilomé José and Lafortune Felix
will be featured alongside pieces by Serge Jolimeau, a master of the
Haitian art of cut metal, in which recycled iron gas cans are
meticulously cut into stunning iron sculptures.
Ballet Creole presents “Spirit of Carnaval”
Friday, August 1, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. – WestJet Stage
Ballet Creole, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents “Spirit of
Carnaval”. This joyful testament, bridging the commonality between
cultures; a celebration of Canada's dream of multiculturalism,
incorporating Caribbean, Latin American, and African artistic traditions
through movement and music! Carnaval is an abstract story drawing from
street art - presented in a theatre setting. It is a mélange of music,
chant, drama, dance, vibrant costumes, and live musical accompaniment
including African drums. Hear the rhythms and experience the movements
of Samba (Brazil), Calypso (Trinidad) and Rabodi (Haiti). “Spirit of
Carnaval” is a celebration that offers an opportunity for enjoyable,
spontaneous, artful cooperation between diverse peoples sharing a common
social space!
Edwin Yearwood & Krosfyah
Friday, August 1, 2014 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – WestJet Stage
Soca has never been so cool! Combat boots, baggy attire, brightly
colored bandanas adorning funky dreads and coloured afros; Edwin
Yearwood & Krosfyah epitomizes coolness. Combined with infectious
melodies, high-energy performances and pulsating rhythms that speak a
language only one's hips comprehend, Edwin Yearwood & Krosfyah has
reinvented soca as we know it.
(Tickets: $20 through Box Office or $30 at the event)
Oware Games
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Brigantine Tent
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Brigantine Tent
Using a 'pit and pebbles' style of game play, families will be
reconnected with a traditional African game that has gone through
Caribbean incarnations. The legacy of this game will bring families to
the past while creating new legacy for future fun!
Caribbean Faces
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Brigantine Tent
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Brigantine Tent
Christopher Pinheiro of SwizzleStick Theatre will create face art
masterpieces based on Caribbean kids’ stories.
Jerk Jam Down Competition
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – South Orchard
Tent
Who has the most mouth-watering Jerk Chicken in town? Jerk is a
signature dish in Caribbean cuisine. You be the judge and decide which
of the 6 dishes by our eclectic selection of local Chefs will earn the
title of Jerk Jam Down!
Marcia Griffiths
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – WestJet Stage
In a genre traditionally dominated by male artists, Marcia Griffiths is
arguably the best-known and most influential woman in the history of
reggae. Griffiths first made a name for herself when the music was still
evolving from its roots in ska and rocksteady, and she later became an
ally of reggae's signature artist, Bob Marley, before embracing the
electronic-based sounds of dancehall and funk in the 1980s. For her
incredible contributions, Harbourfront Centre is honouring Marcia with
the Legacy Award.
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Tamsir Drumming
Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Redpath Stage
Senegalese drummer and dancer Tamsir Seck offers dynamic and explosive
rhythms on the Djembé, Tama, Sabar and "Xalam". Originally from Thiès
from the centre-west region of Senegal, Tamsir is the descendent of a
large family of griots, who pass down their history and traditions
through the generations.
Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Wob Dwyiet
Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Redpath Stage
The Wob Dwyiet, Dominica's national wear, will be showcased during this
presentation organized by the Commonwealth of Dominica Association
Ontario (CDOA).
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents: Melorize
Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Redpath Stage
Local Zouk-Kompa cultural enthusiasts Melorize bring the flavour of the
French Caribbean world to life through a dance performance.
Tambrin Drum Making Workshop
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – South Orchard Tent
Come learn the magic behind the special sound behind the Tambrin Band
drums.
Tobagan Folk Song and Choir Workshop
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The rich history of Tobago comes to life through dance and song in this
fun and interactive workshop for the whole family.
Afro-Pan Steel Orchestra
Monday, August 4, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Boulevard Tent
The Afropan Steelband “the people’s band” is Toronto’s oldest and most
successful steelband. The pioneers of Afropan, an intimate group of
pannists from Trinidad, got together in Toronto as early as 1970. Since
1973 Afropan, under the leadership of Earl La Pierre Sr., has won the
Best Playing Steelband Competition at the Caribana Festival a total of
28 times.
For more information visit
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
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