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T-Dot Pioneers: 30 Years of Canadian Hip Hop History and Culture
Opening Reception and Brodcast: Thursday, March 4th, 7:00pm-12:00am
Location: 1277 Bloor Street, near Lansdowne
"Tdot Pioneers is a collaborative project that explores the key elements of Toronto hip hop culture and aims to begin a conversation around historical moments in Toronto hip hop culture. Toronto's hip hop culture has a rich background that very few people know, as it was an integral testing ground for new material from hip hop legends like Afrika Bambatta, Grandmaster Flash, RUN DMC, and even DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresdh Prince." Mark Campbell (AKA DJ Grumps), Project Coordinator and host of Bigger Than Hip Hop
CHRY will be live on location for this unique exhibit, featuring the performances and stories of numerous members of the Hip Hop community in Toronto. The story of Hip Hop in Toronto is also a part of the story of community radio in this city, and CHRY is proud to participate in the opening reception for the exhibit. Programmers from Bigger than Hip Hop and Sound Junction will be hosting live on location from the Toronto Free Gallery. We will also be catching performances from Kamau and Thrust, with DJ DTS, DJ O-nonoymus and DJ Great Scott. The exhibit is presented by northsidehiphop.ca and Toronto Free Gallery, and will be running until April 18th.
For more info visit www.northsidehiphop.ca
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CHRY SUPPORTS THE PEOPLE OF HAITI |
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CHRY's 24 Hour Haiti Info-thon is underway! Tune in to CHRY until tomorrow morning (Friday, February 12th at 10:00am) for continuous coverage as we explore Haitian music and culture, and provide a critical view of Canadian and Foreign policy towards Haiti. During our broadcast we will be providing information on various charitable organizations which have been working to support Haitians. Click here for a complete list.... CHRY 105.5 FM Stands with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Our condolences and mourning for thelosses suffered are extended daily. Our commitment to facilitate recoverys is at the forefront of our immediate plans. This island nation of revolutionary freed Africans will rise from this rubble. Haiti we support you! |
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Tune in throughout February for special programming and events for African Liberation Month!
Saturday, February 6th: Bob Marley’s Birthday
Starting at 2:00am with Forward Motion
CHRY hosts come together to look at the life and music of Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley. Tune in for programming that explores Marley's iunfluences, and impact on music and culture with special guests throughout the day.
African Heritage Family Evening: Tuesday, February 9th
Starting at 6:00pm
CHRY will be be on site at Elms Junior Middle School to recognize the successes and initiatives of the school. Guest speakers will discuss African history and culture, with a showcase of student accomplishments. The event will be rebroadcast on CHRY.
24 Hour Haiti Info-thon: Thursday, February 11th
Starting at 10:00am
CHRY supports the People of Haiti! We will be presenting a 24 hour info-thon that will explore the history, people, culture and resilience of Haiti. Through music and spoken content we will providean in depth discussion of the history and reality of Haiti, as CHRY deconstructs the role of international aid following the earthquake of January 12th. During the broadcast we will be providing our listeners with various agencies and resources that they can draw upon to support Haitians.
An Evening of Afrobeat: Tuesday, February 16th
6:00pm-4:00am
CHRY programmers bring 10 hours of Afrobeat music - from the early roots of Nigerian and Ghanian highlife, to contemporary Afrobeat, with an extended discussion of the life and lyrics of Fela Kuti.
Hip Hop Special: Thursday, February 18th:
6:00pm-2:00am
The programmers of Toronto Morning Live, Sound Junction, Bigger Than Hip Hop will provide an evening of programming focused on the world of Hip Hop, with focused features on the history of Toronto Hip Hop in the 1980s, Contemporary Canadian Hip Hop, Women in Hip Hop, and African Hip Hop.
Calypso Special: Tuesday, February 23rd
2:00-6:00pm
The hosts of My Data Bag and News Now Tuesday look at the history of Calypso, and highlight the works of modern Calypsonians.
Friday, February 26th: Weston Collegiate Institute Remote Broadcast
Starting at 10:00am
CHRY drops in on a local highschool to feature the voices of students involved in numerous activities to celebrate African Liberation Month. Tune in for music, literature, and more from the faculty and students of this local school. |
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Natasha Waterman Live on CHRY 105.5 FM
Monday, February 1st at 3:00pm
Natasha's love for music began early in her life, and by age 11 she was writing and singing her own music. Years later, her career as an independent artist extends into many facets of the music industry. As a singer and a songwriter her songs have been inlcuded in film, television, and have been performed by countless musicians.
Natasha recently celebrated the release of her album, Long Road, which showcases her soulful voice and ability to adapt to many genres. Tune in for an intimate look at Natasha's life and music, which includes songs from the new album. For more information on Natasha visit www.myspace.com/natashawaterman2005
Todor Kobakov Live in Conversation on CHRY 105.5 FM
Tuesday, February 16th at 3:00pmFor more information on Todor visit www.myspace.com/todorkobakov
Billy the Kid Live on CHRY 105.5 FM
Wednesday, February 24th at 11:00am
Music. Billy was in it for the long haul before she even knew it. Singer-songwriter Billy the Kid started playing in bands by age 14, and found that writing music and learning new instruments came naturally. She eventually started her own label that she sustains with a collective of collabrative musical friends. Writing, recording, booking and performing are now constant in Billy's life. Billy is currently touring through the Prairies and Central Canada, and will end up in Toronto in late February. She will grace the CHRY airwaves with her words and music. Enjoy the expressive lyrics and intimate performance of this folk artist! For more information on Billy visit www.myspace.com/billythekid To see clips from previous performances click here...
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