International Women’s Day: Patsy Gallant
Quebec dominated the Canadian disco scene in the 1970’s. Quebec disco singles often sold well in Europe, and to hipper American d.j.’s, and left a string of cult favourites. The…
Celebrating Diversity
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters’ Series: George Hector
George Hector’s life gives one a glimpse of the music which permeated the challenging lives of African Canadian Maritimers. Former Poet Laureate of Canada, George Elliott Clarke, coined the term…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters’ Series: Mel Brown
At the age of 50, a second career in music beckoned established guitarist Mel Brown and found him relocating from Texas to Canada for a 20-year career making and supporting…
Feds re-table Broadcasting Act bill and Music Creators are being heard!
The bill to amend the Broadcasting Act, the Online Streaming Act, was tabled today in the House of Commons. This bill represents an important step forward in making streaming platforms…
Sound Advice: Legal Considerations When Co-writing a Song
What rights do songwriters have? Can a co-writer record the song, or sign a synchronization license, without the consent of the other co-writers? How do co-writers “split” songs? What are…
Sate Bey, S.A.C. Member and Visionary Explains Music & Tarot
Sate Bey sits down with Star contributor Nick Krewen to talk tarot, transformation and the business of being Black and rock n’ roll in Canada she says, “The interesting thing…
Afghan Musicians Land in Portugal With Hopes of Rebuilding Famed Arts School
Students and faculty members from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music arrived in Lisbon this week with hopes of rebuilding their acclaimed school. The group flew in to Lisbon, Portugal…
AcceleratiON: An Entrepreneurship Initiative for Black and Indigenous-owned Music Businesses
Ontario Creates’ priority is to support the growth and development of business entities that are focused on driving commercial growth and creating job opportunities within the province of Ontario. At…
Farewell, Jo Jo Bennett.
Farewell, Jo Jo Bennett Jo Jo Bennett, one of the first people to record soul records in Toronto, who went on to make reggae an integral part of the city’s…
“Big Canadian Reggae Lion” Jo Jo Bennett Dies at 81
Jo Jo Bennett, the two-time Juno Award winner and Sattalites co-founder, who played the fluegelhorn and trumpet with the band, died on August 3. A reggae influencer who also played…