This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Supporting our Young Musicians with Shelkah Francis
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Kids Youth & teens MusicDate and time
Location
The Rose Brampton
1 Theatre Lane
Brampton, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Join Toronto-based saxophonist and educator Shelkah Francis-Williams for an inspiring talk on how parents and guardians can cultivate a safe, encouraging, and fruitful environment for children interested in music. With nearly 25 years of experience, Shelkah blends jazz, soul, and Caribbean influences and has performed at the Juno Awards, Toronto Jazz Festival, and Soulpepper Theatre. As a mentor and teacher, she has led music programs for Brampton Montessori schools and private students, always centering curiosity, confidence, and joy. Shelkah holds an MEd from OISE/University of Toronto and is passionate about empowering every child’s unique musical voice.
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Flow Fest 2025 - Brampton's International Drumming Festival
The rhythm of drumming and syncopated sounds return to The Rose for the 4th annual FLOW FEST, Brampton’s International Drumming Festival. Back in a big way, Grammy Award-winning, Brampton-raised musician, composer and educator, Larnell Lewis, and award-winning musician, composer and educator, Joy Lapps collaborate as Artistic Directors to bring you a celebration you will not forget. Enjoy a full day of workshops , masterclasses and performances followed by an evening showcase in the main theatre space.
This years main stage event is hosted by Ryan Chung and features Trinidad-native Ajibola (a.k.a. Sheena Richardson), Adrian Bent and Joshua Lucas The Future. We also pay tribute to community leader and trailblazer Wendy Jones.
Be immersed in a percussive party celebrating culture, music, and drums from around the world as you dance and play the night away!
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