Address
Cochrane Public Library
Event details
At the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland behind to shine their light in an unlikely hub of Caribbean creativity.
This anthology series uncovers the musical journeys of five Jamaican greats who brought the irresistible rhythms and unifying power of reggae to Toronto: Jerry Brown, Leroy Sibbles, Johnny Osbourne, Nana McLean and the duo Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison.
Through rare archives and infectious beats, this captivating series takes you from Kingston to Kensington Market to see and hear how reggae made roots in Canada against all odds.
This film is presented with the participation of the National Film Board of Canada.
Refreshments will be served.
This anthology series uncovers the musical journeys of five Jamaican greats who brought the irresistible rhythms and unifying power of reggae to Toronto: Jerry Brown, Leroy Sibbles, Johnny Osbourne, Nana McLean and the duo Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison.
Through rare archives and infectious beats, this captivating series takes you from Kingston to Kensington Market to see and hear how reggae made roots in Canada against all odds.
This film is presented with the participation of the National Film Board of Canada.
Refreshments will be served.
Email
programs@cochranepubliclibrary.ca
Cost
Free! No registration is required