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- Gesilayefa Azorbo is a writer, photographer, and excessive tweeter. She
studied English and Journalism at U of T Scarborough. She loves indie shows
and rep cinema, and occasionally writes about film on her
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Manafest Destiny: Canadian Rock Artist Manafest Returns with New Album ‘Fighter’
Posted on May 11, 2012 | No Comments“I like to take people to a dark place, but I also like to lead them to the light at the end.” These words neatly sum up the philosophy behind... -
NXNE Releases Preliminary List of Screenings for Film Fest
Posted on May 7, 2012 | No CommentsFestival season is upon us and North by Northeast (NXNE) returns in the thick of it this June with NXNE Film Festival. Featuring a brand new line-up of made-in-Canada content... -
True Story of Canadian Gentleman-Robber Brought to Life in “Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster”
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsThe notion of the romantic outlaw is one that has long held the public imagination. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Bonnie and Clyde. Jesse James. All the way back... -
Rufus Wainwright Finds New Focus With Latest Album “Out of the Game”
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe first I ever heard of Rufus Wainwright was when I heard his version of Leonard Cohen’s oft-covered “Hallelujah,” accompanied by himself on piano. What struck me then was his... -
Them’s Fighting Words: Canadian Boxing Legend Inspires OLP’s Latest Album “Curve”
Posted on April 13, 2012 | No CommentsTo sum up Our Lady Peace’s latest studio album Curve in one word, I would have to say – different. But then, throwing their fans a curveball is nothing new... -
Dance-Pop Sensation Kristina Maria Tells the World She Has Arrived
Posted on April 12, 2012 | No CommentsThere’s something brewing in Ottawa, and for once it has nothing to do with elections. For a city known more for its politicians than its pop stars, Ottawa has done... -
Toronto Director Places City at Centre Stage in Debut Feature “Waiting for Summer”
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 1 CommentSenthil Vinu’s debut feature, Waiting for Summer, is a visual love letter to Toronto. In the establishing shot for his entry into the 2012 Canadian Film Festival, the city of... -
Prairie Rockers, Paul Rodgers and Party Rock Dominate at 2012 Indie Awards
Posted on March 27, 2012 | No CommentsThis year the show belonged to the Sheepdogs. At the 12th annual SiriusXM Indie Awards at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, the end of Canadian Music Week... -
Less Canadian, More Music as Hard Rock Café Hosts International Hip Hop Artists for Canadian Music Week 2012
Posted on March 27, 2012 | No CommentsWith over 900 bands in attendance over five days, it stands to reason that at least some of them would have crossed a few borders to get here. On March... -
Canadian Music Week’s Best Kept Secret
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsYou won’t find it in the program. It isn’t listed on the website. And when I arrived at the venue for Thirsty Thursday, Canadian Music Week’s invite-only industry, media, and...