Afropolitan Dialogues

Episode 64 — Allison Edwards-Crewe: Triple threat, fully embodied

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:01:47 +0000

A Christmas Carol as a “heart forward” ritual anchors a wide-ranging conversation with Allison Edwards-Crewe on artistic craft, the discipline of a triple-threat practice, and the responsibilities that come with carrying classic work today. Together, the discussion explores representation as a structural commitment rather than a gesture, reflecting on Canadian theatre’s evolving audiences, institutions, and the next era being shaped on stage and behind the scenes.

Episode 63 — Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service work

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:25:05 +0000

This episode features Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW (Director of Professional Practice, OCSWSSW), Nicole Bonnie (Council Vice President, OCSWSSW), and Nikki Healey, MSW, RSW (Professional Practice Associate, OCSWSSW) in a discussion on how regulation, standards, and equity efforts support safe and accountable social work in Ontario.

The conversation outlines how tools like the Online Public Register, the Continuing Competence Program, and an equity-informed complaints process help protect the public, while also addressing representation, cultural humility, and the roots of mistrust within Black and Afro-Caribbean communities.

The guests highlight how ongoing education, transparent oversight, and strengthened community engagement contribute to rebuilding trust and improving the quality of care across the province.

Episode 62 — Soul, storytelling, and Divine Brown’s UnCovered journey

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:49:50 +0000

In this soulful and wide-ranging conversation, Divine Brown joins Afropolitan Dialogues to reflect on her journey from Toronto’s neo-soul rise in the early 2000s to headlining UnCovered: Madonna & Cher at Koerner Hall. She shares the creative process behind reimagining pop anthems, opens up about the lasting influence of D’Angelo’s Brown Sugar, and revisits the collaborative magic that shaped her debut album. Divine also talks about storytelling as the thread connecting her music, theatre, and film work, the powerful mentorship she found in Toronto’s creative community, and the lessons she’s passing on to the next generation of artists.

Episode 61 — Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:50:13 +0000

Bahamian-born choreographer Reequal Smith discusses her acclaimed work Caribbean Flamingo, her journey from The Bahamas to PEI, founding Oshun Dance Studios, and how she champions Caribbean movement on global stages.

Episode 60 — Full circle: d’bi.young anitafrika on 20 years of the Sankofa Trilogy

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:09:40 +0000

Twenty years after first sitting down with d’bi.young anitafrika during rehearsals for blood.claat at Theatre Passe Muraille, AfroToronto reconnects with the visionary artist to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the Sankofa Trilogy. From SummerWorks beginnings to a global academic journey and now a return to Toronto, this full-circle conversation explores lineage, liberation, and the transformative power of storytelling.

Episode 59 — Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:57:43 +0000

Broadway alum Mary Antonini joins us to discuss her starring role as Delia Patterson in Blues for an Alabama Sky at the Shaw Festival. Set during the Harlem Renaissance, the play explores dreams, struggles, and the resilience of Black communities in the 1930s. Mary reflects on embodying this history, her creative journey, and her exciting season at Shaw, which also includes Anything Goes and White Christmas.

Episode 58 — R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:55:15 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne to discuss his feature debut, 40 Acres, premiering in theatres across Canada on July 4, 2025. This post-apocalyptic thriller has already garnered critical acclaim for its rich storytelling and powerful portrayal of Black and Indigenous experiences. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “51 Best Canadian Films of All Time” and included in TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten, 40 Acres examines the themes of legacy, survival, and land through the lens of a culturally rooted and resilient family.

Episode 57 — Bridging the digital divide with Eric McRae

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:51:03 +0000

In this inspiring episode, operations executive and entrepreneur Eric McRae shares his mission to close the digital divide for seniors across Canada through his work with Connected Canadians. From empowering older adults with essential tech skills to engaging newcomers as volunteers, Eric dives into how purpose-driven models can foster intergenerational impact, equity, and digital literacy.

Episode 56 — Inside ‘A Glimpse of Quincy’: Larnell Lewis on curating a tribute to a legend

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 19:28:20 +0000

In this episode, we speak with Grammy-winning musician, composer, and educator Larnell Lewis about his upcoming tribute concert, A Glimpse of Quincy, premiering at Toronto’s Luminato Festival. We explore Larnell’s personal encounters with Quincy Jones, his creative process, and how fatherhood and community shape his ever-evolving artistic journey.

Episode 55 — Melanie Fiona: The power of saying yes to your journey

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:39:49 +0000

On this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, we sit down with Grammy-winning artist Melanie Fiona to explore her journey through music, motherhood, and self-discovery. Melanie shares the inspiration behind her latest EP "Say Yes," the importance of staying true to yourself, and how embracing vulnerability has transformed her art and life. Tune in for insights on finding balance, the power of saying yes after knowing your boundaries, and what fans can expect as she brings her electrifying live performances back on tour.

Episode 54 — Shedding expectations: Vanessa Sears on redefining strength in solo performance

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:19:56 +0000

From Stratford to Broadway, Vanessa Sears has graced many stages, but her latest role in the Canadian premiere of Amanda Wilkin’s award-winning play "Shedding a Skin" is a brand new adventure. In an intimate, one-woman performance set atop a London tower block, the story follows Maya, a young woman grappling with identity, burnout, and the magic of unexpected connections.

This episode is for anyone who loves theatre, believes in the power of personal storytelling, or has ever wondered what it takes to find your voice on—and off—the stage. Vanessa’s honesty, warmth, and insight will inspire you to embrace who you are, build community, and connect, especially when the world feels divided.

Episode 53 — Amplifying Black Canadian voices: A conversation with Michelle Joseph

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:31:16 +0000

Michelle Joseph is a Toronto-based blogger, podcaster, and now author of “Words with Michelle: Inspirational Conversations with Today's Black Canadian Changemakers.” Her journey as a storyteller is inspiring, authentic, and filled with wisdom for anyone looking to amplify community voices and pursue creative passions.

Episode 52 — Olympic FOMO: Mark & Jem bring you all the tea from Paris

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:13:25 +0000

Our guests are the beloved radio personalities and dynamic duo Mark Strong and Jemeni. They stopped by Afropolitan Dialogues to discuss an exciting project that will bring them back together to host Olympic FOMO, a CBC Olympics coverage show for the upcoming Paris Games.

When your snooze button wins the war against that 4:00 a.m. Olympic live stream from Paris, Mark and Jem go behind the scenes to bring you a daily Olympics recap in 20 minutes or less. They’ve got next-level access to Paris 2024, so you never need to worry about FOMO.

You can follow the engaging conversations and thought-provoking content through podcast episodes and on CBC TV.

Episode 51 — Telling stories about people who look like me

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:12:24 +0000

An interview with Jay Northcott, a multidisciplinary artist, director, playwright, and burlesque dancer. They joined the 2023 season of the Stratford Festival as an assistant director on the production of King Lear. We discuss the importance of including diverse perspectives and stories within the Black experience to create a more inclusive and vibrant artistic landscape. Topics include celebrating the richness of "black identities" and encouraging the exploration of different narratives and the intersection of art, identity, and self-belief.

Episode 50 — Giving yourself over to your art

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:27:48 +0000

An interview with multifaceted actor and performer Joella Crichton. We dive deep into Joella's artistic journey, exploring the unique creativity she discovered within the Afro-Caribbean community both as an actor and Carnival Queen. We learn how her role as a performer becomes a means of self-exploration and human connection, delving into the toolbox of skills she utilizes to bring her stage characters to life.

Episode 49 — Revolutionizing Shakespeare: Stephen Jackman-Torkoff on the bold interpretation of Richard II at Stratford

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:57:07 +0000

Stephen, a non-binary performer, brings a fresh perspective to these iconic plays. They shine a light on the significance of having diverse voices in theatre and showcase the remarkable talent of the black queer community. Beyond the stage, our speaker explores other art forms like visual art, dancing, and poetry.

Episode 48 — Black on trial: The journey of tackling tokenism in theatre

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:56:48 +0000

An interview with two actors currently on stage at the Stratford Festival's 2023 season. They're performing in two plays: Much Ado About Nothing as well as King Lear. Austin Eckert is a Nigerian-Canadian actor from Regina, Saskatchewan. He went to college in Victoria, BC at the Canadian College of Performing Arts. He has been working in theatre, film and television for the past eight years. This is his second season at Stratford. Also joining the conversation is Andre Sills. Andre is a Guyanese-Canadian veteran actor and producer. This is his ninth season at Stratford since his debut in 2005. He's a graduate of George Brown College's Theatre program.

During this engaging exchange, we delve into the pressures of striving for excellence at all times and the dream of being allowed to fail in a world where tokenism has too often straight-jacketed the evolution of Black stage performers.

Episode 47 — From Detroit to Stratford: Sam White on her creative journey and directing "Wedding Band"

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:56:42 +0000

A discussion with Detroit-based director Sam White, who is currently in her second and favourite season at the Stratford Festival. She discusses how the Stratford Festival has changed over the years and how she works with her cast and crew to create a unique experience for Alice Childress' "Wedding Band." We also delve into Sam's mentors and inspirations who helped build her up, including her parents, who continue to influence her work, and she talks about her passion for sharing Shakespeare's work in the rust belt.

Episode 46 — Playing Rent at Stratford

Sun, 28 May 2023 09:57:45 +0000

Lee Siegel fell in love with the musical Rent as a teenager after hearing the soundtrack and reading the Rent Bible. He always dreamed of playing Tom Collins, and as he grew older, he appreciated the show's complex themes of love, growth, and finding oneself in a rough city like New York. Lee loves observing people, but also enjoys jumping into the action of the city. Playing a part in Rent has been a fulfilling experience for him.

Episode 45 — Being enough as a Black storyteller

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:02:56 +0000

An interview with stage actresses Akosua Amo-Adem and Déjah Dixon-Green. They are both part of the Stratford Festival's current production of Death and the King's Horsemen, written by renowned Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. The production runs until October 29. As part of our conversation, we discuss the singularity of staging a Yoruba classic play at Stratford.

Episode 44 — My kinky hair on stage at Stratford

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:15:39 +0000

An interview with stage artist Beck Lloyd—as part of our conversation series from the Stratford Festival's 2022 season. Lloyd currently plays the role of Marianne in the festival's adaptation of Molière's The Miser, which runs until October 29.

Ahmed Hussen on addressing Canada's housing crisis

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:21:59 +0000

An interview with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Canada's Housing Minister and also the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion. Hussen previously served as the federal immigration minister. In this conversation, Hussen addresses our questions on the growing housing affordability crisis in Canada.

Photo credit: Jessica Deeks

Episode 42 — Talking about Emancipation

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:11:55 +0000

An interview with Ngozi Paul, founder of FreeUp! She discusses her film "FreeUp! Freedom Talks," celebrating BIPOC vocalists broadcasting on CBC and CBC Gem on Canada’s Emancipation Day.

Episode 41 — Black love on stage at Stratford

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:56:25 +0000

An interview with actors Jessica B. Hill and Jordin Hall, both currently part of two shows in the Stratford Festival's current season. Namely, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well and Richard III. Our conversation focuses on their leading roles as Helen and Bertram in All's Well That Ends Well.

Episode 40 — A Chicago production for our time

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:51:57 +0000

An interview with performing artists Sandra Caldwell and Amanda De Freitas about their experience on stage with the Stratford Festival's production of the musical Chicago. They discuss their careers and what the show says about women's empowerment and agency.

Episode 39 — To be or not to be traditional

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 20:05:18 +0000

Amaka Umeh, the first artist of colour to play Shakespeare's Hamlet in the history of the Stratford Festival, is no stranger to breaking norms. In this conversation, she shares how she has navigated her life upstream from conventions both on and off the stage.

Episode 38 — Answering the call of journalism

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:58:31 +0000

An interview with Candace Daniel, host of Global News Morning. She shares the challenges she overcame as a young mother to follow her dream of becoming a reporter.

Episode 37 — Building a global community for Black professionals

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:08:46 +0000

An interview with the co-founders of BlackTies — a new app and global online community platform where Black professionals, entrepreneurs and students can have safe conversations about their careers, professional journey and life.

Episode 36 — Capturing the soul of Scarborough through art

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:06:15 +0000

An interview with the Spoken Soul Collective (Paulina O'Kieffe-Anthony, Randell Adjei and Dwayne Morgan) on their curation work on the ArtworkxTo-supported exhibition called Scarborough: The Backbone. The exhibition runs until October 2022 at Scarborough Town Centre.

Episode 35 — Breaking down barriers through entrepreneurship

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:03:01 +0000

An interview with Nadine Spencer, CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) about her journey as an entrepreneur and champion for Black businesses and female entrepreneurs.

Episode 34 — Supporting Black creators on YouTube

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:14:49 +0000

We speak with two Black Canadian content creators who were selected for the 2022 YouTube Black Voices Fund. Launched in 2020, the multi-year commitment fund was created to directly support Black creators and artists by giving them access to resources so that they can thrive on the YouTube platform.

Episode 33 — On reclaiming the Black beauty ideal

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:42:18 +0000

An interview with filmmaker Jennifer Holness about her debut feature documentary, Subjects of Desire. The film explores the destructive societal narratives that Black women and girls often face—while being acutely aware of the cultural appropriation underpinned by a shift in beauty standards towards embracing Black aesthetics.

Episode 32 — Confronting HIV/AIDS stigma in Ontario's Black community

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:32:37 +0000

An interview with Wanjiru Munene, communications specialist at the African and Caribbean Council of HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO).

ACCHO is a provincial organization that provides strategic leadership in response to HIV/AIDS in the African, Caribbean, and Black (or ACB) communities in Ontario.

Episode 31 – Using television for social change and enlightenment

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:53:05 +0000

An interview with actress Shailene Garnett from CBC Television's legal drama, Diggstown. We delve into season 3, which explores a changed post-COVID society and the injustices threatening the lives of racialized communities.

Episode 30 — Doing the right thing at Uber

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:19:21 +0000

An interview with Tony West, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Uber. We speak about the importance of diversity and inclusion in building an innovative company and the launch of Black Business Direct – a new online Black-owned business directory in Canada backed by Uber.

Episode 29 — The BOF's Craig Wellington on serving the intersection of Canada's Black communities

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:58:58 +0000

A conversation with Craig Wellington, the Black Opportunity Fund's inaugural executive director, on the significance of a $10 million donation by the TD Bank Group to help address historic and systemic barriers faced by Black Canadian entrepreneurs and Black-led community organizations to access vital funding sources.

Episode 28 — RACE AGAINST TIME: The Politics of a Darkening America

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:51:53 +0000

An interview with Keith Boykin – CNN political commentator, New York Times best-selling author, and former White House aide to President Bill Clinton – about his new book RACE AGAINST TIME: The Politics of a Darkening America.

Episode 27 — Oscar Peterson: Black + White

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:15:49 +0000

An interview about the new docu-concert on the legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with the film's director Barry Avrich and Rosemary Sadlier, former president of the Ontario Black History Society.

Episode 26 — Who are you writing this play for?

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:04:22 +0000

An interview with Philip Akin, the former artistic director of Obsidian Theatre Company and accomplished stage, voice and film actor. We discuss his current directorial work on Alice Childress' play 'Trouble in Mind' at the Shaw Festival and the importance of laying the path for Black storytellers and theatre practitioners.

Episode 25 — What's cooking with Chefs Kareema and Noel

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:42:51 +0000

An interview with Toronto-based award-winning Jamaican Chef Noel Cunningham and Trinidadian-Canadian Chef Kareema Beckles ahead of the milestone 20th virtual edition of the International Jerk Food and Music Festival (JerkFest). They will be taking part in live food demonstrations as part of the festival.

Episode 24 — Haiti at the crossroads of history

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:49:12 +0000

An interview with Jean Saint-Vil, aka Jafrikayiti — a Haitian-Canadian community activist, visual artist and radio host engaged in social justice initiatives. We discuss the aftermath of the brazen assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti and go through an in-depth analysis of the country's socio-economic challenges and history.

Episode 23 — Behind the scenes at Afrofest

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:43:09 +0000

An interview with Peter Toh, the Executive and Artistic Director of Music Africa Canada — the parent company of Afrofest, which is the largest free African Music Festival in North America. We speak about the history of the festival, its driving mission, and why Music Africa has an important role to play to support Pan-African artists and the community at large.

Episode 22 — On using the power of film to change the narrative

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:41:42 +0000

An interview with Maya Annik Bedward — a Toronto-based filmmaker of Jamaican and French Canadian origin — on how her film company explores the intersection of different cultures on screen.

Episode 21 — TESSEL: Celebrating Black victories through dance

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 03:14:14 +0000

An interview with Dora-nominated choreographer, dance artist, educator, and public speaker Esie Mensah. She discusses her short film TESSEL featuring 14 pioneering Black artists from across Canada.

Episode 20 — Where are you from? A Black Canadian's search for identity through discovering her African roots

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:32:43 +0000

An interview with Rachel Décoste — a writer, educator, social policy expert, and Diversity & Inclusion consultant from Ottawa, Canada. She's the author of the audiobook, The Year of Return: A Black Woman’s African Homecoming.

Episode 19 — Building a Black arts space for Canada

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:21:39 +0000

An interview with Alica Hall, the Executive Director of the Nia Centre for the Arts — Canada’s first multi-disciplinary professional arts space dedicated to showcasing art from the African diaspora.

The Toronto-based not-for-profit community arts organization has for its primary mission to be a key destination for the Black community to bolster and showcase the full range of creative diasporic expression.

Episode 18 — Community empowerment through the Black Opportunity Fund

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:06:35 +0000

An interview with Ray Williams, the co-founder and Chair of the Board of the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF). Williams also serves as Managing Director and Vice-Chair with National Bank Financial.

Spearheaded by a coalition of black Canadian executives and established in 2020, the Black Opportunity Fund is Canada's most ambitious investor fund dedicated to supporting black community organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs.

The fund's primary aim is to enable the black community to access a pool of long-term funds to help combat the impact of systemic anti-black racism and promote social and economic empowerment across Canada.

Episode 17 — Keeping arts & culture alive during the pandemic

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 02:29:01 +0000

A conversation with social entrepreneur Sanaaj Mirrie, founder and director of Durham Region's Afiwi Groove School. She discusses her passion for traditional African dance and her community advocacy with black youth and women.

Episode 16 — Dance for the people

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:30:08 +0000

Broadway tap dance performer Lisa La Touche talks about her Fall for Dance North show, her Calgary roots and artistic journey in Chicago and New York, and tells us why her art form needs to be back in community centres.

Episode 15 — Before the Black Lives Matter movement

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:44:31 +0000

A discussion with filmmakers Ngardy Conteh George and Alison Duke from OYA Media Group on capturing the history of Canadian anti-black racism activism and their award-winning film, Mr. Jane and Finch.

Episode 14 — Actor Tristan D. Lalla on doing what you love

Thu, 07 May 2020 03:09:10 +0000

Montreal-born actor Tristan D. Lalla talks bout his multifaceted career, working with Hollywood A-listers, and highlights a few of his current projects spanning television, film, video games, as well as the stage.

Episode 13 — Africa is not a country and nor is its music

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:04:14 +0000

A conversation with Sabrina Moella and Gloria Kimbulu about the erasure of Congolese music from the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show and in mainstream chart toppers.

Episode 12 — Kenneth Montague and curators on wedging a space for African-Canadian visual artists

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:48:15 +0000

An interview with Wedge Curatorial Projects founder and director, Kenneth Montague, and curators Emilie Croning and Maria Kanellopoulos. We discuss their current 'Handle with Care' exhibition as well as a wide range of relevant topics about elevating the reach of African-Canadian artists.

Episode 11 — Mark Beckles on preparing Canadian youth for the future of work

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 22:42:21 +0000

Mark Beckles, Sr. Director, Youth Strategy & Innovation, at RBC leads RBC Future Launch — a $500MM investment to ensure that young Canadians are ready for the future of work.

Episode 10 — Odeen Eccleston from HGTV Canada’s Hot Market

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:38:31 +0000

An interview with Odeen Eccleston, co-host of HGTV Canada's new luxury real estate show, 'Hot Market.'

Episode 9 — A conversation with Angela Britto, executive director of the Regent Park Film Festival

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:22:56 +0000

The Regent Park Film Festival is in its 17th edition. We discuss the festival team's commitment to community building and youth empowerment.

Episode 8 — Tonya Williams on the 19th ReelWorld Film Festival

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:45:00 +0000

We catch up with the founder, executive & artistic director of the annual ReelWorld Film Festival as she presents an all-Canadian lineup for the first time.

Episode 7 — Jimmy Jean-Louis: The Haitian unplugged

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:54:00 +0000

Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis speaks to us about his latest film project, Rattlesnakes, which will open the CaribbeanTales Film Festival on September 4, 2019.

Episode 6 — OCAD's Dori Tunstall on decolonizing design education

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:41:39 +0000

"Everything that we design is tied to cultural values and cultural meaning that we build into the things that we make," said Dr. Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall as Dean of the Faculty of Design at OCAD University. She is the first black Dean of a Faculty of Design anywhere in North America and Europe.

Episode 5 — Jenny Okonkwo: Mentoring black female accounting professionals

Sat, 11 May 2019 19:43:00 +0000

Jenny Okonkwo is an internationally trained accountant who holds an MBA from Open University Business School. She’s a member of CPA Ontario and is a Certified Corporate FP&A Professional.

Episode 4 — Anne-Marie Woods: How Black History saved my life

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:48:00 +0000

Toronto-based artist Anne-Marie Woods, aka Amani, speaks about her two current plays as well as her journey of self-learning and community outreach through the arts.

Episode 3 — A conversation with Ashley McKenzie-Barnes

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:40:00 +0000

The Scarborough native is the 2019 curator for Nuit Blanche in Scarborough, which will return on October 5th, 2019.

Episode 2 — An interview with Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, the director of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Tue, 29 May 2018 20:33:00 +0000

Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu has been running her own theatre company for a few years, doing a lot of new work and creating new stories with people from her community. The opportunity of working with Soulpepper gave her a chance to look into the classics of drama.

Episode 1 — An interview with Holla Jazz artistic director Natasha Powell

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:32:02 +0000

Natasha Powell, the Toronto-based artistic director of the jazz dance company Holla Jazz, is presenting FLOOR'D -- a full-length soulful dance and musically-infused exploration of the rich dance tradition of vernacular jazz.