Join Harbourfront Centre for an exploration of African roots through a 21st-century perspective. This year’s festival also highlights the incredible role women have played in shaping the history of black culture and pushing it to new frontiers.
With artist showcases, round table discussions, storytelling, fashion, music, dance and children’s programmes, Kuumba presented by TD has something for everyone.
This event is part of TD's Then and Now series, an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada's prominent communities. The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists. Visit td.com/thenandnow for more information.
6:00pm –11:00pm
Craft
Shopping
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
6:30pm
Film
Celebrate Trinidad Tobago’s and Jamaica’s cinematography with a screening of this compelling film.
7:00pm –10:00pm
Music
Honey Jam alumni perform tribute songs in a reunion concert with a photo exhibit showcasing 16 years of Honey Jam. Hosted by Michie Mee. Featured artists include Jemeni, Belinda Brady, DJ Melboogie, Kellylee Evans, Kim Davis, True, Motion, Eternia, Natasha Waterman, Saidah Baba Talibah and more!
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Visual Arts
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
9:30pm
Film
Celebrate black Canadian filmmakers with special screening of this compelling film.
10:00am – 9:00pm
Visual Arts
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
1:00pm –11:00pm
Craft
Shopping
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Craft
Family
Hey kids! Come on down to the craft zone where you can make your very own musical instruments.
1:30pm
Film
Celebrate the richness of Jamaican and Trinidadian cinema with an afternoon of short film screenings.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Family
Literary Arts
Join us for an afternoon of tales that celebrates the African Diaspora. Featuring Itah Sadu and special guests Sandra Whiting and Sojourner San Vicente.
2:00pm
Film
Lectures
Learning
A film, discussion and symposium that shines a spotlight on black and diverse designers, models, and taste-makers in the fashion industry. Strut your stuff in TV personality and supermodel Stacey McKenzie’s “Walk this Way” workshop! With journalist Sarah Nicole Prickett, Montreal’s Miss Sly and Norwayne Anderson. Moderated by CBC Television personality Anne-Marie Mediwake.
3:00pm
Dance
Learning
Instructor Lua Shayenne presents traditional African and Afro-contemporary dance works that explore current subject matters with the aim to be a vehicle for spiritual and social progress.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Family
Learning
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Film
Celebrate black filmmakers with a screening of Oscar Micheaux's renowned film Lying Lips. In partnership with COMMFFEST.
7:00pm
Theatre
Comics from both countries square off in a serious battle of humour. Featuring Jay Martin, Sheldon Johnson, Trixx and Zack Johnson!
7:30pm
Film
Celebrate black Canadian filmmakers with special screening of this compelling film.
8:00pm –11:00pm
Music
Skating
Join Dr. Jay De Soca Prince on The Natrel® Rink for a special Kuumba presented by TD edition of our wildly popular DJ Skate Night.
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Music
Learning
To commemorate Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence, Clive Chin presents an exclusive DJ workshop on the history of Jamaican music as seen through his eyes. Moderated by CBC Radio 1 personality Garvia Bailey.
9:30pm
Lectures
Music
One of Toronto’s most buzz-worthy, all-ages artist events showcasing the urban music stars of tomorrow. Featuring Rochelle Jordan, Shi Wisdom, 88 Days of Fortune's KJ, Spek Won, and Abstract Random.
10:00am – 5:00pm
Visual Arts
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Music
Learning
Learn drum-playing techniques with Alpha Rhythm Roots.
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Craft
Shopping
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Craft
Family
Hey kids! Come on down to the craft zone where you can make your very own musical instruments.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Family
Literary Arts
Join us for an afternoon of tales that celebrates the African Diaspora. Featuring Itah Sadu and special guests Sandra Whiting and Sojourner San Vicente.
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Lectures
An engaging panel, in partnership with the Congress of Black Women of Canada, discussing issues that black women face.
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Music
Come celebrate Trinidad and Tobago's 50th Anniversary of Independence with this musical extravaganza produced by the award-winning Pan Fantasy Steelband.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Music
Learning
A youth workshop and hip hop performance that centres on hip hop's healing properties and its capacity to connect with youth and people worldwide.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Family
Learning
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
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