Monday, April 1, 2013

CINEFRANCO.... Interview With Marcelle Lean

This is an interview that I had with Marcelle Lean, Founder/Artistic & Executive Director Of CINEFRANCO, English Canada's largest celebration of international Francophone cinema, which takes place April 5th 14th at Toronto's Royal Cinema. This interview was originally aired on my show "The Middle Passage", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toront's Radio Regent, on April 3rd.....enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

"ICELAND"....The Interview With Actor Kawa Ada

"ICELAND" is a powerful play that deals with greed, sex, and survival, and how these human conditions sometime intersect and resonate in disturbing ways. Written by Nicolas Billon and directed by Ravi Jain, the play, being staged at Toronto's Factory Theatre, is not to be missed! I spoke with actor Kawa Ada who portrays the character Halim, about the play and his character.... enjoy! (CLICK TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2013.... Interview With Festival Director, Cameron Wright

This is an interview that I originally aired on my radio show, "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, March 13th, 2013. The show can be heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Radio Regent.com
The Canadian Music Week Festival is one of Toronto's musical highlights, and this year's edition, running from March 19th until March 24th, looks to continue this tradition! Some of the acts and speakers appearing on stages throughout Toronto are Rhianna, Sandra Bernhard, Jermaine Dupri, Raekwon, Metric, Bob Ezrin, and many more. The festival also features workshops, seminars, as well as interview sessions with industry heavyweights, trend setters, and insiders. I spoke with Cameron Wright, Festival Director, about some of the acts and other festival highlights that will be showcased during the festival's six days. Here is our conversation. (PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Thursday, February 28, 2013

CLYBOURNE PARK.... The Interview With Actor Sterling Jarvis

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I had, and originally aired on my radio show, "The Middle Passage (RADIO REGENT) with the very talented actor, Sterling Jarvis, who portrays the characters Albert and Kevin in "Clybourne Park", a thought provoking play that deals with race, real estate, and community in a brilliantly hilarious, yet somewhat disconcerting way. Written by Bruce Norris and directed by Joel Greenberg, the play is being staged at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

BLACK ADDICTS IN RECOVERY SHOW 2013!

This is a recording of my annual "Black Addicts In Recovery" show that I air every February during Black History Month. On this special programming event I host a panel of Black addicts and alcoholics who are recovered or recovering from addiction and/or alcoholism, who have risen from the ashes much like the legendary Phoenix, and who want to share their stories of recovery with everyone, but in particular black and people of colour who are perhaps struggling with addiction issues and are trying to find a way out. This show has throughout the years, proven to be an audience favourite and I hope you enjoy it too! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL.... Interview With Founder, Fabienne Colas

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I recently had with Fabienne Colas, founder of the inaugural "TORONTO BLACK FILM ESTIVAL", which is taking place at various Toronto theatres from February 13th-February 17th. I originally aired this interview on my radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, February 13th.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Friday, February 8, 2013

BHARATI.... Interview With Producer Gashash Deshe



This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with "BHARATI" producer and mastermind, Gashash Deshe, originally aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage", heard weekly on Toronto's Radio Regent. We discussed his involvement with not only BHARATI, but with Indian culture as a whole.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!!)