Art has been an important part of their life since they can remember, it has been an expressive and therapeutic tool in understanding herself, her identity, and methods of pedagogy.

Our MC for the evening will be Suzan Richards. Suzan is an Afro-Caribbean dancer that continues to share the beauty of her Dominican culture through dance.

Ash Ravens has made Ottawa his home in 2021 after living in Melbourne, Australia and Los Angeles, USA. Although he is new to the Canadian music scene, he is already making waves blessed with an instantly recognizable sound full of guitar-driven songs and virtuosic instrumentals...

RAS TURBZ- Also known as Turbz is a Reggae -Danchehall artiste of Barbadian descent. At the young age of 16, he discovered the art of chanting ( singing in his dialect) from being around his deejay friends. At the time it was more of a jumble and toying with words and cadences, but within that is where he found his passion for music.

Photo Credit: Curtis Perry
Hailing from Canada’s Capital region, Loop pedal violist, improviser, composer, and educator
Kathryn Patricia Cobbler has crafted a singular niche in music improvisation and classical
performance.

My name is Katayoun Malekmotiee (Kathy) a professional Iranian musician who plays Santoor (a Persian traditional instrument). I have more than 40 years of experience in playing, teaching and working with music bands.

Aurora Finkle is a singer, songwriter, visual artist, and indigenous craftsperson. She is Plains Cree from Peepeekisis First Nation and spent her early schooling years attending Quinte Mohawk School on Tyendinaga. She is a traditional hand drum maker as well as an award-winning contemporary pianist.

I am Luciano Lu, a Brazilian-born, Canadian-made multi-instrumentalist songwriter.
I have been involved in music making and music education for over 25 years. During this time I explored wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments...

Wayne Mckenzie is an Algonquin/Cree painter from Timiskaming First Nation. A self-taught artist, Mckenzie’s use of bold colours and confident lines leads to a body of work that exudes a sense of cheerfulness and spirit.

Teanna Chase is a mixed-media artist based in Ottawa, Canada. Though she has an affinity for watercolour, her work also features acrylic, ink, and oil pastels. An avid block-printer on the side, she draws on her Indo- and Afro-Caribbean roots with various textiles and designs.