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STARS FOR OBAMA
An unprecedented bizarrely-diverse list of celebrities have thrown their endorsements toward Barack Obama. Hollywood celebrities who have once voted Rupublicans, some who have once supported the Clintons and those who have never voted ever before are all now lining up to push for the first African-Amercian President. (more)

STARS FOR OBAMA - Sidebar Story
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SOUL MUSIC UNDERGROUND
Soul Music, the sweet soul music - don't you miss it? There is alot to say about the intoxicating vibe that runs through your body when you hear Marvin Gaye's "Lets Get On It" (more)

BYRON LEE
The words "icon" and "legend" are tossed around way too many promiscuously these days, but there's no denying both are accurate terms to describe Byron Lee (aka The Dragon). (more)

CULTURE
In any Hall of Fame for reggae, the name Culture would be prominently displayed. Over the course of a prolific career now spanning 32 years, their name has become synonymous with vocal excellence and conscious lyrics, and they can take credit for helping spread the reggae gospel internationally.(more)

CAFE CUBANO
There's piece of cuba right here in Toronto in the guise of a fairly new band on the Latin music scene. The high energy and strong following of Cafe Cubano is steadly making this band a favourite at nightclubs and festivals across Ontario. (more)

QUEEN IFRICA
If you've been paying any attention to roots reggae in the last three years, then you've probably headr of Queen Ifrica. SHe made headlines with her song 'Daddy', an uncomfortable plaintive anthem condemning paternal child abuse this year, and last year she cloaked the issue of domestic... (more)
HIP HOP AS A WOMAN
It was in 1994 that Common released "I Used to Love H.E.R.," arguably the most hightly-regarded and seminal song to ever personify hip-hop as a women. More than a dozen years later, WORD asks some of today's finest; If hip-hop was a women, what would she look like. (more)

TC3
The barrage of violent incidents involving Toronto's youth coming across our popular media outlets is constant. Reactions across the board differ. Some call for more police, some call for more program funding. Some people are scared, some are angry, some desperately desire change. (more)

OSCAR PETERSON
Oscar Peterson was 82 years old when he died of kidney failure at his Mississauga, Ontario home on Dec. 23, 2007. Within hours of the sad news, tributes poured in from across the globe as the world mourned the loss of one of the most admired, techically proficient jazz pianists of his generation. (more)

IN THE KEY OF OSCAR
Voices at the 35th Annual International Association of Jazz Educators conference recently held in Toronto comment on the legacy of Oscar Peterson. (more)

MUSIC REVIEWS
May 2008. (more)

TORONTO MASS CHOIR
The Toronto Mass Choir has seen great success. Not only have they pioneered a lasting name in the Canadian music industry with their releases. but they have also paved the way for a music label, Micah Records. (more)
NOTES & TONES
  • Canadian Music Week 2008
  • Canadian Reggae Music Awards
  • Colin Munroe Signs Worldwide Deal
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Books
FAB-5
It takes a lot of confidence to name yourself Fab 5, but over the course of a career now closing in on 40 years long, this Jamaican group has indeed justified the “fab (ulous)” tag. (more)

KAY MORRIS
Kay Morris is indeed a woman of many talents. Hailed as Canada’s Queen of reggae gospel, she is an award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, fashion designer and a true humanitarian. (more)

CLEO PARKER ROBINSON (Getting to the Light)
What do you get if you cross a passionate black actor with a defiant white musician? Well, if you're very lucky, you may end up with the extraodinary Cleo Parker Robinson. (more)

CLEO PARKER ROBINSON (Getting to the Light)
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EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Education, health, productivity, credit and governance all work better when women are involved. In the first of a three part series WORD explores the ways in which women in sub-Saharan Africa are being empowered to play a more significant role. (more)

EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (Part 2)
Pictures. (more)

ARTS NEWS

  • Collective of Black Artists presents Yebo!
  • Sony Centre presents African Footprint & Harlem Gospel Choir
  • 3 MO`DIVAS at Winter Garden Theatre
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Books
THE WEDGE`S FLAVA
The Wedge Gallery celebrates it's 10th anniversary with Flava, 142 pages of original photography celebrating black identity. (more)
HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AT THE OSCARS
Could Hollywood movies have helped pave the way for Barack Obama to run for presidentÉ. Writer Mike Szymanski summarizes the the success of Black actors at the Academy Awards. (more)

DVD REVIEWS
January through March 2008 releases. (more)

DVD REVIEWS
The Good, Bad & Quirky of DVDs Released in Late 2007. (more)
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