{"id":5815,"date":"2023-04-07T13:30:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T13:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=5815"},"modified":"2023-04-14T11:36:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T11:36:35","slug":"jahmila-and-the-national-arts-centre-orchestra-of-canada-bring-reggae-roots-to-the-gta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=5815","title":{"rendered":"Jah\u2019Mila and the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada Bring \u2018Reggae Roots\u2019 to the GTA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reggae music is synonymous with Jamaica and its culture. The infectious beats, soulful lyrics, and revolutionary spirit have captivated audiences around the world for decades. Now, Jah\u2019Mila and the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada are bringing the magic of reggae to Toronto and Brampton with their concert series \u2018Reggae Roots\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Jah\u2019Mila is a Jamaican-born vocalist who found her musical footing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her father, Earl \u201cChinna\u201d Smith, is a legendary reggae guitarist who played with Bob Marley and the Wailers. Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s love for reggae music is ingrained in her DNA, and her passion for the genre is evident in her performances.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018Reggae Roots\u2019<\/strong> explores the evolution of reggae music and its impact on the world. The concert series is a collaboration between Jah\u2019Mila and the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada\u2019s Barrett Principal Education Conductor and Community Ambassador, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser. Together, they seamlessly integrate reggae classics like \u2018No Woman, No Cry\u2019<\/em><\/strong> and \u2018Bam Bam\u2019<\/em><\/strong> with orchestral accompaniment.<\/p>\n

The concert series is designed to be more welcoming to neurodiverse patrons, including those on the autism spectrum, those with sensory and communication disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, dementia, or those who simply want a more informal concert experience. The organizers have taken great care to create a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees.<\/p>\n

Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s music has always been steeped in social and political commentary. Her 2020 song \u2018Chant Their Names\u2019<\/em><\/strong> was a powerful critique of police brutality, and it struck a chord with audiences around the world. Her performances are not just entertainment; they are a call to action.<\/p>\n

In 2022, Jah\u2019Mila performed a tribute to Nina Simone with Symphony Nova Scotia. The performance was a testament to Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s vocal prowess and her ability to infuse her own unique style into classic songs. Halifax alternative weekly newspaper The Coast described Jah\u2019Mila as \u201carguably the biggest name in Halifax reggae\u201d, and her performance with Symphony Nova Scotia only solidified that claim.<\/p>\n

Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s debut LP, \u2018Roots Girl\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, was released in 2022. The album was recorded in Jamaica and is a testament to Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s deep roots in reggae music. The Coast named \u2018Roots Girl\u2019<\/em><\/strong> one of their top ten albums of 2022, and it\u2019s easy to see why. The album is a powerful testament to Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s artistry and her commitment to social justice.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018Reggae Roots\u2019<\/strong> promises to be a night to remember. Jah\u2019Mila\u2019s soulful vocals, combined with the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada\u2019s orchestral accompaniment, are a match made in musical heaven. The concert series is a celebration of reggae music\u2019s cultural, social, and spiritual importance, and it\u2019s not to be missed. The GTAT audiences should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 15th at the Rose Theatre in Brampton and Sunday, April 16th at Roy Thomson Hall -Young People’s Concert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reggae music is synonymous with Jamaica and its culture. The infectious beats, soulful lyrics, and revolutionary spirit have captivated audiences around the world for decades. Now, Jah\u2019Mila and the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada are bringing the magic of reggae to Toronto and Brampton with their concert series \u2018Reggae Roots\u2019. Jah\u2019Mila is a Jamaican-born […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[240,239],"tags":[82],"class_list":["post-5815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-news","category-international-news","tag-featured"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5815"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5817,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815\/revisions\/5817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}