Never heard of Claire Mortifee before but if she’s f*ckin’ with Spek and Adria then I’ll def be checking her out. Either way…Spek and Adria bless the stage this Saturday. Reacheration is a must. Flyer says it all…

Some real Black Girl Magic going down on the 30th courtesy of #howshehustles and the amazing Womxn above!

Andre Blenman back with another one! Two of the city’s best voices together on one stage…dope! Flyer says it all. Reach!

Ummmmmm…live performance by Shi Wisdom??? Yes please! Oh yea…it’s for a good cause too:). Shouts to everyone involved!

Click here to RSVP.

CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS! THE A&R REPORT IS TEAMING UP WITH OVARIAN CANCER CANADA ON A NEW FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE ON SEPTEMBER 30TH FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL #CHOOSEJOY EVENT!

SET TO TAKE PLACE AT THE STUDIO EVENT THEATRE (SET ON KING), THE A&R REPORT IS HELPING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT OF WOMEN LIVING WITH OVARIAN CANCER. WE’RE PLEASED TO FEATURE LOCAL MUSICIANS WITH PERFORMANCES BY SHI WISDOM AND SOUNDS CURATED BY DJ REVY B, DJ RHEA FIASCO, HUSTLE GRL!

AS THE ONLY NATIONAL CHARITY IN CANADA DEDICATED TO OVERCOMING OVARIAN CANCER, OVARIAN CANCER CANADA HAS PAVED THE WAY FOR OVARIAN CANCER IN THE PAST WITH ITS PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO RESEARCH AND RAISED AWARENESS IN CANADA.

NOW, THE A&R REPORT WILL BAND TOGETHER WITH OVARIAN CANCER CANADA FOR A FULL NIGHT OF FUN AND FUNDRAISING.
ALL NET PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO OVARIAN CANCER CANADA.
SEE YOU THERE!

Congrats to MANIFESTO for making it to year 10!!! As you can see, there’s A LOT going on this week so just check out the MANIFESTO website for all the details. Whole. City. Lit.

1st solo exhibit for photographer Zahra Siddiqui.

Curated by elle Alconcel and Negarra Kudumu, “The Invisible Majority” is the first solo exhibition by image maker Zahra Siddiqui. Known for her vivid portraits, she has explored her creative output and will showcase a new series of mixed media works. This concept of using photography, and interwoven with canvas, textiles, adornments and paint, is a celebration of her diverse roots and heritage. The series is a compliment to the journey of her travels, and unravels with the multiple layers on each canvas. Zahra Siddiqui explores her own relationship to creating and her lived experiences, and showcases that with the persons dignified in each piece.

The exhibitions are open to the public daily (Mon–Fri 8 am – 9pm, Sat–Sun 10am – 6pm) from September 8 – October 31, 2016.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 8, 2016
6pm – 10pm

Artist Talk:
Sunday, September 11, 2016
2pm – 4pm
Artscape Lounge at Daniels Spectrum

Panelists:
Kate Fraser
WolF J McFarlane
Shi Wisdom
Tamara Sylvester
Moderator: Negarra Kudumu

Artist Bio

Zahra Siddiqui is a Toronto-based South Asian photographer, documenter and visual artist. She picked up the camera 5 years ago and has had the privilege to share space with so many diverse, creative, inspiring and empowering artists of colour. Her journey has allowed her to travel and document not only in Toronto but also New York City and Trinidad and Tobago. In a short amount of time, Zahra has amassed an archive which represents a community of people who she believes is an essential part of what makes our world go round. Instagram: @Zahra_Siddiqui |www.sightandvision.tumblr.com

Some great people come together for a great event this Sunday afternoon at Daniel’s Spectrum.

Check out the latest Cash Money signee, J-Soul, tonight at Adelaide Hall.

What: KarmaXWave presents J Soul, Top 5 and special guests.

Where: Adelaide Hall. 250 Adelaide Hall St W. Toronto, ON

When: Friday August 26th, doors open at 7:30pm

Admission: 19+. Tickets starting at $10 get them at KarmaXwave 1230 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto and online at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1279497

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1076252605757471/

Press Release

To close out a hot summer, KarmaXwave is putting on one last show on Friday, August 26th at Adelaide Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm and the event promises to be a good one with guest performances by Toronto’s own, J-Soul, Top 5, as well as up and coming Karma artists: Dutch, Stevie, Khan, and Nike. The event is 19+ only.

Since opening a store at 1230 St. Clair Ave. W this summer, KarmaXwave has proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with. Combining music, fashion, health, and fitness, there’s really no other place like it in the city. Between celebrity meet & greets, artist showcases, and fashion-photography and film shoots, don’t be surprised if this isn’t the last time you’ll be heart the name KarmaXwave.

“We live by Karma, we worship Karma. Karma is all we know” – Karma Jones

Follow @karmaxwave on Instagram & Twitter and checkout the Facebook page KarmaXwave to stay updated on all the latest song releases and upcoming events from Karma. Also find out more at www.karmaxwave.net or checkout the store at 1230 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto.

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Battle of the Beatmakers goes down again tomorrow night. Should be another dope one!

And another one for Thursday night!

The Academy x NWYE Present: The Hustle

ft. Tanisha x Yuri Koller x Kayo

Music by DJ Rhea Fiasco

Hosted by R. Chung (G98.7 FM / 100% CDN)

Thursday, August 18th | Doors at 9pm

The Drake Hotel | 1150 Queen St. West

Ticket link (Tix $10 in advance, $15 at the door): http://universe.com/thehustle19

RSVP link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1046375682142827/