Posted by Norm Nelson
on October 10, 2008
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The 16th international AIDS conference that was held in Toronto more than two years ago was obviously very inspirational to Canadian musicians.
Another HIV/AIDS song – called A Song for Africa – was also created involving prominent Canadian musicians, including members of Billy Talent, Thornley and Big Sugar, and recorded at Scarborough’s Phase One Studios on Kennedy Ave. just north of Finch Avenue.
The following is a story that was written during the recording of the song, back in 2006 …
A Scarborough recording studio recently played host to a steady stream of top Canadian recording artists, including members of Billy Talent, Thornley and Big Sugar, all lending their talents to a benefit CD/video single designed to raise awareness of AIDS/HIV in Africa.
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Posted by Norm Nelson
on October 10, 2008
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A song dedicated to AIDS fundraising and awareness, with contributions from some of the biggest names in roots and world music, got its genesis from the 16th international AIDS conference that was held in Toronto more than two years ago.
It was recorded in Toronto, at six different studios, under the direction of Parkdale resident Waleed Abdulhamid, a renowned producer/musician who emigrated from the Sudan in 1992.
Abdulhamid, who also teaches in the Humber College music program, called in just about every favour he could to help forge this eclectic international cast led by David Clayton Thomas of Blood, Sweat and Tears fame.
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Posted by Norm Nelson
on October 01, 2008
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With the third annual Nuance Art Rock Festival running this Saturday, Oct. 4 in East York, Music Notes conducted a Q&A with Wilton Said who is both the organizer and one of four bands that will be playing.
The festival is being held at the Legion Hall, Br-10, located at 1083 Pape Ave just south of O’Connor drive.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m, and the event runs Until 9:30 p.m. with a 90-minute dinner break.
Door Cover is $20. Children 12 and under free.
The website is www.myspace.com/nuancegta.
A long-time East York area resident who lives with his wife in the area of Coxwell and Danforth, Said is Scarborough-born and raised, attending Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute, later attending York University.
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