Join Njacko for a family friendly celebration of the publication of his latest children's book The Lion and the Zebra / Le Lion et le Zébre (English and French versions available). This timeless story will get young and old alike thinking about friendship across difference, and the joy that comes from following your heart. All ages are welcome! Admission is free! We will have snacks! Fun is guaranteed! When: 11am-1pm, Saturday June 1, 2024 Where: A Different Booklist / Blackhurst CC, 777 Bathu…

We were SO excited to be part of the lineup of Showcase Artists for the 2022 Folk Music Ontario Conference! We were all set to go to London and perform (today) on Saturday October 15. But it's with heavy hearts that we want to let you all know that we have to miss our scheduled showcase tonight. We have decided to stay home because we (Val and I) tested positive for COVID. We don't want to spread to all of the beautiful people at the gathering. We are super sad to miss this opportunity and to s…

I am proud to share that I have given my business a new name - Boue Nyem - which means Children Under the Sun. This name has been with me for a long time, since I was living in Holland. On my very first record (yes, record - Bamileke Reggae), this is written across the cover. All of us on this planet are family, we are all children under the sun. Nobody can escape that. We are all part of our larger human family. There are billions of stars, and that is us. Because stars are not what is in hol…

This summer, coming to a park near you, is....Home Follies! A pageant performance coming to four different parks around GTA in the next few weeks. Giant Puppets! Stilt Walkers! Live Music! All FREE! Home Follies tells a story of challenge and adversity, revival and celebration. Each show includes a Community Rehearsal (4:30-6pm) and a Performance (or two - see below). Pre-show workshops invite community members to be involved in the show, and to learn from an Indigenous teacher about the park’s …