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!)

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!)

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!)

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!)

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!!)

THE POWER OF HARRIET T.!....Interview With Director Tanisha Taitt

This is a recording of a phone interview that I had recently, and aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage, heard every Wednesday from 5-7pm on Radio Regent, with Toronto actor, director, playwright, Tanisha Taitt about the play that she's currently directing, "The Power Of Harriet T.". The play details the life of historic black abolitionist and underground railroad conductor, Harriet Tubbman, who helped free many runaway slaves at great risk to her own freedom and life. It's being staged at Toronto's Young Peoples Theatre, and should not be missed....enjoy!(CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

WORLDSTAGE 2013.... Interview With Artistic Director Tina Rasmussen

This is a recording of a pre-recorded phone interview that I had with Harbourfront Centre's "WorldStage" Artistic Director, Tina Rasmussen. WorldStage, which is held annually at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto's most anticipated cultural events. I originally aired it on my weekly radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, February 6th. The festival is a wonderfully exhilerating blend of theatre and dance that is not to be missed... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)