2nd Annual NuJazz Festival!

The 2nd Annual Nujazz Festival is back once again to rock the T-Dot!
Nov 12-14th!

www.nujazz.ca

Still Bill Canadian Premiere

On Friday October 23rd, 2009, Fusicology had the pleasure of presenting the Canadian Premiere screening of the epic Bill Withers Documentary “Still Bill”. The screening, hosted by the one and only Michael Williams (Rap City/Soul In the City) was followed by a lively Q&A with one of the film’s directors Damani Baker.

The film was well received by the appreciative  audience and a great time was had by all. The evening was capped off with an afterparty featuring live performances by Canadian R&B icon Carlos Morgan.

Here are a few pics from the event as well as some links to some of the media coverage leading up to the screening.

10.21.09

CBC Radio One Metro Morning
Errol Nazareth Music feature

10.22.09

CBC Radio One “Q”
Jhian Ghomeshi interview with Bill Withers

podcast:

uncut version:

10.22.09

Now Magazine
Print + Online
Norm Wilner film review

10.22.09

EYE Weekly
Print + online
Dave Morris film review

10.23.09

Toronto Sun daily
Print (full page feature) + online
Errol Nazareth interview with Damani Baker and Alex Vlack

Maxwell Concert Ticket Giveaway!!

Yes, after an extended hiatus the sexy ambassador of soul has returned with a brand new look and a fresh yet deliciously vintage sound.

Don’t miss Maxwell, along with special guests Common and Chrisette Michele when they take the stage at Air Canada Centre in Toronto on September 25th!

We are giving away a pair of tickets for this highly anticipated show. All you have to do to enter the draw is send an email with your full name to toronto@fusicology.com with “Maxwell Tickets” in the subject line. One lucky winner will be drawn and notified on Friday, September 18th. Good luck!

Kerri Chandler ticket giveaway!

It’s a Mixed Signals Celebration featuring house music icon Kerri Chandler!
Come out and Celebrate the launch of the new Mixed Signals website as well as MSM label boss Andy Roberts’ birthday!

We’re giving away 1 pair of FREE tickets for this event. All you need to do is drop us an email to toronto@fusicology.com with “Kerri Chandler tickets” in the subject line for your chance to win. GOOD LUCK

Toots and The Maytals ticket giveaway!

The Legendary Toots and The Maytals are in Toronto on Sunday July 12th for a not to be missed performance @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre! This time around, one lucky winner will win a special “4 Pack” so you can bring your whole crew! Depending of course on how deep you roll

For your chance to win, send us an email: toronto@fusicology.com with “Toots 4 Pack” in the subject line. The lucky winner will be drawn and notified on Thursday July 9th.

If you don’t win, never fear, you can still take advantage of the special Live Nation “4 Pack” ticket purchase offer and SAVE $$ by clicking the banner below.

Amadou and Mariam ticket giveaway

Yes, Amadou and Mariam are coming to Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre on Thursday June 4th! As always, Fusicology’s got your back! We’re giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader. For your chance to win, simply send your full name in an email to toronto@fusicology.com with “A and M Tickets” in the subject line. The lucky winner will be drawn and contacted on Thursday, May 28th @ Noon.

Good Luck!

The history of this duo starts in Mali more than 30 years ago when Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia meet in 1977 at the Institute for the Young Blind in Bamako, Mali. At the time, Amadou had already made a name for himself as a young guitarist at the Ambassador Hotel in Bamako, one of the best stages for West African music in the nineteen seventies, while Mariam sang for a long time at Malian weddings and other traditional festivals. In 1980, they gave their first concert together and then settled in the late eighties in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where they carried out their first recordings. Towards the end of the Nineties, the duet signed a contract with a major label and recorded three albums.  Their biggest breakthrough came in 2006 with the recording and release of “Sunday in Bamako”.  Produced by Manu Chao it allowed Amadou & Mariam to reach new musical heights of creativity and collaboration.

With “Welcome To Mali” they expand on their work and experience with other world renowned musicians.  Adding to the album are guest appearances by Keziah Jones, -M-, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Juan Rozoff and Canada’s K’Naan.  Amadou explains that, ‘This album is the fruit of these meetings and opportunities. It falls under the line of what we do for a long time, while also marking an evolution. `Welcome To Mali’ is to some extent the meeting between our origins and our future aspirations. ‘

“Welcome To Mali” is unique in that it is a disc which is perhaps deeply African, but at the same time also an album of music for the world.  Acting as your ambassadors, Amadou & Mariam, wish to welcome you into Mali and hope that you will enjoy the musical journey.

For more information on Amadou & Mariam please visit  amadou-mariam.com.

HOT DOCS FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY

We are giving away 3 pairs of tickets for the Fusicology sponsored screening of The Documentary film “Rise Up”. Simply send an email to toronto@fusicology.com with “Rise Up Tickets” in the subject line. Winners will be drawn and notified this Friday, May 1st @ Noon. Good Luck!

Raphael Saadiq Concert Ticket Giveaway!

That’s right folks, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Raphael Saadiq live in concert at The Phoenix in Toronto on Monday, March 16th. All you need to do is send an email to toronto@fusicology.com with “Raphael Tickets” in the subject line without the quotations. The Lucky winner will be drawn notified this Thursday @12PM EST. Good Luck!

Fusicology 2 Yr Anniversary Party and iPod Giveaway!

Fusicology Toronto is turning 2! Come join us on Saturday, November 15th @Opera House as we celebrate with special performances from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, King Sunshine, Footprints DJ’s and more! To top things off, we’re giving away a special edition iPod touch, courtesy of Hitech Tattoos.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Dirty ass brass band from Chicago. These cats toured with Mos Def as his backing band and will be here on November 15th for our Fusicology Toronto 2 Year Anniversary Party and you’re invited!!

Details here:

http://www.fusicology.com/new/index/events/detail.cfm?rid=33&id=18435