Toronto Blues Society Celebrates Its 23rd Anniversary at Yonge Dundas Square on May 21
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TORONTO – WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH, 2008 – The Toronto Blues Society will hold its 23rd Anniversary Party in the centre of city at Yonge Dundas Square.
A noontime concert on Wednesday, May 21st will feature Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised, and Toronto-based powerhouse singer, Shakura S’Aida. She plans to blow out the candles for the Toronto Blues Society’s 23rd Anniversary Party during this free concert.
Shakura recently wowed judges and musicians alike at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis where she won 2nd place. Her classic R&B style, soulful voice and high energy personality set her apart from all but one of the 159 acts from 36 states, 10 countries and 6 continents.
In 2006, Shakura released her fiery debut blues album “Blueprint” which earned strong critical applause. The 11-track CD takes listeners on a journey through the blues of the 1940’s and 50’s and is infused with her signature voice and sultry interpretation of the music.
The Toronto Blues Society is a non-profit Arts Service Organization and was formed in 1985 to ensure that blues music, an indigenous North American art form, was guaranteed a continued presence in Toronto. The Toronto Blues Society programs a diverse array of activities that includes the annual Women’s Blues Revue, the annual Maple Blues Awards, a bi-annual Blues Summit, workshops, a Blues in the Schools program, concerts, showcases and community outreach events, consultation to musicians and the music industry, and advocacy on behalf of the blues community.
This event is made possible through support from the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.
WHO: Shakura S’Aida
WHAT: Toronto Blues Society 23rd Anniversary Party
WHERE: Yonge Dundas Square
WHEN: Wednesday, May 21st, 12:30pm
COST: FREE
WEBSITE: www.torontobluessociety.com, www.shakurasaida.com
Media Contact:
Toronto Blues Society
416-538-3885
[email protected]