{"id":168,"date":"2026-02-08T14:47:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T14:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umojamusicfest.commffest.com\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:34:35","slug":"elementor-page-168","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umojamusicfest.commffest.com\/index.php\/elementor-page-168\/","title":{"rendered":"Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With the release of The Bentley Collective solo album, Songs, Brooke has been performing Acoustic Soul as a Solo Act and also as a band.

Brooke incorporates Blues, Jazz and Soul vibes to present a evening of original music. Brooke, the primary composer Vocalist & Guitar player was nominated locally for Male Vocalist of the year and Guitar Player of the year in 2023.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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SOUKUSTEK was born under the gaze of the Caribbean Sea surrounding the Coastal city of Cartagena de India’s in Colombia. “It is a combination of life experiences, dreams and joys that have fed off of our direct connection to Africa.”

SOUKUSTEK combines the rhythms and the sounds of guitars that arrived from Africa in the Seventies and seamlessly blends them with the flavour of the Colombian Caribbean. SOUKUSTEK is dance, joy, and history : it is Africa in Colombia, it is the music of the “pico” culture, “live” on stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2003\/2005 JUNO Award winning artist, Sonia Collymore has developed a unique sound supported by a bold stage presence.

Sonia’s niche is Reggae, but over the years she has developed a strong jazz, soul and R&B vocal style. Her music is soulful with a Caribbean twist. Sonia has the unique ability to draw her audience in. She often sings songs on the spot based on audience requests. Sonia sings in English, Spanish and some Italian.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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All Angels Jazz Band is a Toronto Trad Jazz band which was formed when six musicians volunteered their time performing at the St. Micheal and All Angels Church’s weekly food bank at the height of the pandemic.<\/p>

The band plays in the tradition and sounds of 1930s New Orleans. They are influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, and other early jazz legends. The band plays in full New Orleans style with Horn\/Vocalists, Banjo, Upright Bass and with the unique instrument, the Washboard!<\/p>

They are bringing their swinging sound to the streets this summer, and will have you smiling and dancing!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Alan Cohen Group has some of the best players in town with Bob Brough on Sax, Steve Heathcote on Drums, Roger Williams on Bass, Eric St. Laurent on Guitar, and of course Alan on Keys!<\/p>

They will be playing a mix of their favourite music\u2026with an emphasis on Soul, Blues, R & B and Jazz!<\/p>

Fronted by the always dynamic vocals of Tracey Gallant, the Alan Cohen Group will keep you movin\u2019 and groovin\u2019 to the music!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Adam Solomon JUNO award winner, Double T.A.M.A awards, Planet Africa Entertainment award winner, will perform on stage around 530pm with his band, delivering African rhythms, Benga beats of Kenya, and Mijikenda rhythms, including Reggae, and African classics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Born in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, into a family of griots of Dafing origin, he is the seventh son of Baba Ki\u00e9nou. From early childhood, he was introduced to music. Also an athlete, he participated in football and track-and-field tournaments and competitions through the National Institute of Youth and Sports of Burkina Faso.<\/p>

However, he devoted his life to music and dance. He plays several traditional instruments including the djembe, balafon, doundoun, tama, and n’goni.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Jay Blues Trio\u00a0<\/strong>are a Canadian Acid Blues, Chicago Blues & Funk band from Toronto composed of Jwoel \u201cJay\u201d Benn (guitar\/vocals), Ben Graffam (drums) & Kyle Colasanti (Bass\/vocals). The band formed in 2023 from a collective of Blues, Rnb, Jazz and Funk lovers who met busking and performing within the local scene. Channeling the styles of Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Albert King, BB King, Muddy Waters, The Spinners, Sly & The Family Stone and Jimi Hendrix. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses Chicago Blues, 70\u2019s Funk, and Whirling solos with Slow Sultry Acid-Blues and a tight rhythm section that will make you want to groove.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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