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Sep 14
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In Conversation With Amanda Parris

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“In Conversation With” will be back on September 15th at R.I.S.E Poetry from 6.30 to 9 p.m. Location is at Burrows Hall Community Centre in Scarborough, 1081 Progress Ave.

Listen, learn and be inspired by the journey of co-founder of Lost Lyrics, Amanda Parris. She is a multi-talented individual that is a writer, actress, play-write, educator as well as an activist.

As an artist she has worked on numerous projects such as 32C, The Ride Or Die Project, Aneemah’s Spot, and T-Dot Renaissance. some of these projects are still in the process while others have already been released. Click here to watch a teaser of what you can expect of 32C.

Amanda Parris, as an educator, has started programs such as Lost Lyrics, an outreach coordinator and managing director at Remix Project, a core curriculum writer and steering committee member at Rhymes to Re-education: A Hip-Hop Curriculum, and an instructor as well as lead facilitator at The Each 1 Teach 1 Partnership at Central Technical School. These are just a few of the programs she has been involved with. Click on Remix Project, Rhymes to Re-education: A Hip-Hop Curriculum and The Each 1 Teach 1 Partnership at Central Technical School to learn more about these projects. Each of the programs mentioned as well as others she has been involved in have played a critical role in involving the youth and empowering them in one way or another.

During the “In Conversation With…”, you will hear Amanda speak on the RhymestoReeducation, T-Dot Renaissance, The Ride or Die Project, Black Twitter and much more. This is one event you do not want to miss out.

In order to learn more about Amanda Parris, please check out this website: http://amandaparris.com/

Sep 10
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Fundament – “U Know It’s U” Ft. King Mez – Manifesto Mentor Class

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As he continues to work on his forthcoming album ’15BLOCKS’, Toronto artist-producer Fundament has liberated his newest single “U Know It’s U” in participation with Manifesto’s Mentor Class Series. With additional assistance from North Carolina’s King Mez, the single boosts a jazz-infused baseline that supports the duo’s overwhelming message of ‘the only person you can always rely on is yourself.’ Both Fundament and King Mez offer up strong performances, swiftly exchanging verse for verse over the nearly 4-minute track. Fundament’s ’15BLOCKS’ project will be released early 2015.

Manifesto’s ongoing goal is to help support and develop well-rounded young artists in Toronto, and arm them with the tools to succeed. With this vision in mind, Manifesto developed a 4 class curriculum, entitled The Mentor Class Series, carried out over this past November, December & January. The classes took place in the basement of Manifesto’s office at 37 Bulwer St, and were a resounding success. Each class was moderated by David “Click” Cox, and included expert panelists like Illangelo, Rich Kidd, Skratch Bastid, Gaurav Sawhney, Katrina Lopes, Cameron Wright, and many more… From there we invited young artists who attended the classes to record at Dream House Studios and this month we will be showcasing some of the work recorded.

This music would not be possible without the support of Dave Plowman, Calvin Hartwick & Adrien Gough from Dream House Studios & ArtsVest.

Sep 05
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IMSTA FESTA

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IMSTA FESTA IS TOMORROW! A music-focused event that will give music-makers the exposure and opportunity to connect and interact with top music technology companies and engineers.

When: Saturday, September 6th, 2014 from 11.00 a.m to 6 p.m

Where: Ryerson University, Rogers Communications Centre, 80 Gould Street Toronto, ON M5B 2M7

Here is what to look forward to at IMSTA FESTA:

  • Keynote speaker featuring The Legendary Young Guru at 12 p.m (Grammy nominated audio engineer, producer and DJ whose worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Talib Kweli)
  • Professional panels that will feature music industry experts including WondaGurl and Rich Kidd.
  • Opportunity to network with Toronto’s influential people in the music community.
  • Hands on experience with the latest music production tools in the market.
  • Opportunity to win raffle each hour and receive free gifts from exhibiting companies

Keep in mind that admission is free after registering at www.imsta.org . This is an event that is open to anyone that is interested in music making; DJ, professional and semi-professional songwriters, music producers, etc.

Twitter: @IMSTA_ORG

Facebook Event Page here

 

Sep 03
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Adria Kain – “Higher” – Manifesto Mentor Class

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Adria Kain gives us a taste of what goes on in the depths of her mind with “Higher”. She speaks nostalgically on her experiences growing up in the suburbs of Burlington, ON. to moving into the city of Toronto, realizing that none of these places are really where she wants to be. Facing challenges and hard times along the way, Kain keeps us uplifted by reassuring us that regardless of what she goes through, her determination to succeed and make it higher is never ending. The song also keeps the mood high with its uptempo, rhythmic & trap like sounds. You can expect this song and more on Adria’s highly anticipated album entitled “Island In My Mind”, set to release later this fall.

Manifesto’s ongoing goal is to help support and develop well-rounded young artists in Toronto, and arm them with the tools to succeed. With this vision in mind, Manifesto developed a 4 class curriculum, entitled The Mentor Class Series, carried out over this past November, December & January. The classes took place in the basement of Manifesto’s office at 37 Bulwer St, and were a resounding success. Each class was moderated by David “Click” Cox, and included expert panelists like Illangelo, Rich Kidd, Skratch Bastid, Gaurav Sawhney, Katrina Lopes, Cameron Wright, and many more… From there we invited young artists who attended the classes to record at Dream House Studios and this month we will be showcasing some of the work recorded.

This music would not be possible without the support of Dave Plowman, Calvin Hartwick & Adrien Gough at Dream House Studios & ArtsVest.

 

 

Aug 31
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TIFF x MANIFESTO 2014

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We’re once again super happy to be co-presenting a special selection of films as part of the Toronto International Film Festival. Huge thanks to everyone at TIFF for being so dope and supporting the work we do – we’re excited to share this year’s selections with the world. Watch out for some upcoming promos where you’ll have a chance to win passes and other fun stuff.

Check out the 2014 TIFF x MANIFESTO program here.

Aug 31
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Welcome to MNFSTO

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New site! Super long overdue. The new site is still a work in progress, so check back soon for updates, such as a proper Projects section archiving everything we get up to beyond the festival (it’s a lot).

And stay tuned for some other exciting developments that will be rolling out over the next month as we gear up for the 8th Annual Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture – the year of the harvest.