Nana Aba Duncan

What do you get when you mix an appearance of LaineyGossip and Dan Levy with a Hollywood-style party, alcohol and rumour-hungry members of The Society?  One doozy of a Smut Soiree - pretty much the largest gossip session I’ve ever been a part of.

Music provided by Candy Coated Killahz.

 

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The African Medical & Research Foundation’s Gala, held at Polson Pier in Toronto.  A rich theme, taking its cues from a beautiful Kenyan tribe - no black ties and gowns please.  Just wear Maasai red!

It was a successful event, featuring 16-year-old xylophone player Akena Domenic from Uganda and AMREF Canada’s goodwill ambassador, Measha Brueggergosman.

 

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What happens when a harpist, a marimba player and a steelpan drummer play an original Michael Colgrass score? Listen for yourself in this podcast’s overview of the Cool Drummings Festival. All kinds of percussion got together for some of the weirdest and most beautiful classical mashups. Then we head to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, where papaya shrimp boats, painted bodies on parade and sincere tributes helped raise 22 million dollars for one special night.

 

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