REGGAE music took centre stage in the 'Land of Maple Leaf' recently with the staging of 'Stages Canada'. The 10-day tour took place last month in Toronto, Montreal, and Maricourt QC.
Carrie Mulli.
Dream of visiting Rio de Janeiro or Trinidad and Tobago during Carnaval season? The street parties sure seem like a lot of fun, with their sea of colourful costumes and the cacophonous riot of music. Well, the wait is over: Montreal is getting its own this weekend!Organized as part of the AfroMonde festival, this free Carnaval is a local celebration of the world's cultures. The highlight of the event is a parade of traditional outfits, music and dance taking place in the Old Port on August 28 at 2 p.m.