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Join us for a powerful musical tribute to the music and legacy of the late, great reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff. Led by reggae luminary Jay Douglas and the All Stars, audiences will enjoy a retrospective of Cliff’s timeless catalogue of his songs, celebrating liberation, love and resilience that shaped generations around the world. This special concert brings together an extraordinary lineup of artists, including Nana McLean, Eddie Bullen, Belinda Brady, Ammoye, Kairo McLean, Fergus Hambleton and Tasha T. who will breathe new life into Cliff’s classics, inviting audiences to reflect, rejoice and rise to the spirit of the music.
About Jay Douglas
Jay Douglas first appeared on stage in Montego Bay, Jamaica, when he was a youth. In over 45 years of entertainment, he has developed a wide-ranging repertoire of American blues, West Indian rhythms and jazz standards combined with fancy footwork and incredible on-stage charisma. In the early ’60s, Douglas fronted the R&B group The Cougars, who, with their skill and stamina, lit up the city of Montreal and Toronto’s Yonge Street nightclubs in the late ’70s with soul-funk and reggae. Over the past ten years, he has performed worldwide and at annual Toronto events such as the Beaches Jazz Festival, Jerk Fest, Canadian National Exhibition, Yonge and Dundas Square and a Taste of Lawrence.
Douglas was proclaimed winner of NOW Magazine’s Toronto’s Best R&B Act in 2006, and Male Reggae Vocalist of the Year at the Annual Toronto Reggae Awards in 2007. During this time, the promotions company, Light in the Attic, made Douglas their band leader for the From Jamaica to Toronto concert launch at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto in July 2006. This show was successfully led by Douglas in both Vancouver and Montreal. He was nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year at the 2012 JUNO Awards and was the recipient of the G98.7 FM Entertainment Award at the Harry Jarome awards that same year.
About Nana McLean
“Canada’s Reggae Queen,” Nana McLean, was born in Linstead, St Catherine, Jamaica. She started her music career at a young age and won several local singing competitions. She released her debut single, “Till I Kiss You” in 1977, with Clement “Coxsone” Dodd at the famous Studio One label in Jamaica. This fated introduction was made following a performance at the Donkey Carnival in Linstead Market with the Soul Defenders.
In 1979, she recorded her next hit album, Dream of Life. She then released “Single Girl” with producer King Jammy and “Take Me Higher.” Some of her most successful hits include “Let Me Cover You,” “Nana’s Medley,” and “I Will Follow You.” By this time, McLean had relocated to Canada and received the JUNO Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1997. She has been nominated for a JUNO Award four times so far throughout her career. After living in Canada for decades, she has become a staple in the reggae genre and has worked with countless other icons, including Leroy Sibbles, Johnny Osbourne and more.
Jones and Jones Productions managed her music career for many years, and she performed at many shows in Toronto as well as on television channels such as CBC, CTV, Perk Pit, and Bambo. In 2024, McLean was a part of the five-part NFB docuseries Sounds and Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land, alongside other artists on their musical journey from the Caribbean to the North, including Sibbles and Osbourne.
McLean credits her longevity in the music industry to her ability to adapt and surround herself with good people. Her hardworking and positive approach has allowed her to tour extensively throughout her career, leaving loving fans in her wake. She continues to perform and moves between Canada and Jamaica, still bringing her love and passion to the industry.
About Eddie Bullen
Eddie Bullen is, in every way, a standout amongst his generation of multi-talented artists. Eddie’s lengthy career has yielded numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding talents. From his first album, Nocturnal Affair, to his most recent Spice Island, Bullen gives his audience a taste of contemporary jazz, flavoured with Caribbean rhythms.
Since his move to Toronto in 1980 from Grenada, Bullen has worked with Caribbean, Canadian and American artists like Melba Moore, Anslem Douglas, Byron Lee, Maestro, David Rudder, Liberty Silver, Deborah Cox and Dee Dee Bridgewater. He is also a composer and arranger for TV, radio and film. His work has been heard on City TV, YTV, Love & Hip Hop and Wine TV Australia.
To date, Bullen has produced over 150 albums and is currently working on several new ventures through his record company, Thunder Dome Sounds, and publishing company, QDB music. Through his production company Thunder Dome Sounds, he is fulfilling his passion for nurturing youth talent through a high school co-op program he launched in 1986. Challenges like this keep Bullen growing artistically and personally.
About Belinda Brady
Belinda Brady, an acclaimed jazz and reggae pop artist, hails from the picturesque island of Kingston, Jamaica. Encouraged by her father, Carl Brady, a founding member of the legendary Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, Brady pursued a career in music and entertainment from a young age. Throughout her illustrious career, she has showcased her talents as a background vocalist and dancer for internationally renowned artists such as Shaggy, Julian Marley and soca icon Denyse Plummer.
Renowned for her passionate and dynamic performances, Brady has earned acclaim and accolades. She boasts two JUNO nominations for her hit singles “Flex” (1998) and “Gifted Man” (featured on the Master T Reggae Vibes Compilation distributed by EMI in 2003). Notably, she clinched the Canadian Urban Music Award for Best R&B Single with “Too Late” (1999). Recognized as a UN Women honoree in Canada, Brady served as their music ambassador for several years and was honoured as one of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2018.
Her commercial success spans across Canada and the Caribbean with chart-topping hits such as “Wishing You Were Here” (produced by Derek Brin), “Free Your Mind,” and “Fall In Love” (produced by the legendary duo Sly & Robbie). Collaborations with esteemed artists, including Omi, renowned for his smash hit “Cheerleader,” have further solidified her status in the industry. Notable collaborations include “Peaches,” “Show Me,” and “Family Love” with Groove Galore MuziK.
In 2024, Brady captivated audiences with her single “Dance with Me,” receiving widespread radio play in Canada, the UK and Jamaica. The track, engineered and produced by Leroy Artist Brown in collaboration with Grammy Award Winner Sly Dunbar under the DMI label, continues to ascend the reggae charts and garners favourable reviews, reaffirming Brady’s commitment to pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations in her craft.
About Ammoye
Ammoye is a unique multidimensional vocalist raised in the tradition of reggae music. Hailing from Clarendon, Jamaica and now residing in Toronto, Canada, this six-time JUNO Award nominee is at the forefront of the genre domestically and making waves internationally. Ammoye is easily cast as one of Canada’s best reggae and fusion vocalists and considered by many music tastemakers as Canadian reggae’s “next big thing.”
With her star-powered stage presence, she radiates uplifting messages of love, unity and social justice. Ammoye’s songs speak to themes of compassion, forgiveness, empowerment and the importance of standing up for what is right. Ammoye’s sophomore album, Water (2021), earned her a 2023 JUNO Award nomination for “Reggae Recording of the Year” as well as Grammy Award consideration. A blend of old-school rocksteady, dancehall and dubstep sprinkled with gospel, soul and R&B, the 13 track LP featured a cast of producers from Canada, Jamaica, the U.S. and Germany. With its release and acclaim began a new era of international appeal and opportunities.
Ammoye released her third album The Shift in 2024. A natural follow-up and continuation of the sound she established on Water, The Shift will focus on themes of realignment and harmony during the transformational phases of our lives. It is about finding the light and celebrating the highest truth, harnessing the power both collectively and within. Ammoye has found the new version of herself, and through telling her story, wants her audience to find theirs too.
Following the success of Water, Ammoye partnered with two booking agencies: You Will Love It Live! (Canada) and Pasa Musik (Quebec only). She also partnered with award-winning management company, Unique Applause. This led to her busiest touring year yet, with notable performances at COMA Fest Brazil, Mundial Montreal, Rideau Festival Quebec, Mariposa Folk Festival, Northern Lights Festival Boréal and Bout de Monde Festival. These bookings, along with showcases in North America and beyond, hint towards the next phase in Ammoye’s career evolution.
About Kairo McLean
Kairo Garvin Logan McLean was born in Toronto, Ontario, on July 15, 2008. His father, Garvin, is a born Jamaican, and his mother, Kim, is Canadian of Jamaican descent. By the time Kairo was three, he was already playing the drums, and by six, he was playing the guitar.
McLean is a true connoisseur of the genre and is deeply familiar with all aspects of reggae, rocksteady and sound-system culture. He has learned the most tedious details that only a seasoned reggae scholar would know.
When it comes to his own compositions, he is as old-school as it gets, drawing influences from Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott and Peter Tosh. This young artist knows the tradition, studied the history and has developed his own style and unique flair.
His debut EP, Easy Now, was released in 2022, and its title track won a JUNO Award, making McLean the youngest person ever to win a JUNO.
His most notable performances include Harbourfront Centre, Singing Fest, Jerkfest, and JUNOfest 2022, alongside Kirk Diamond.
About Fergus Hambleton
Fergus Hambleton is one of Canada’s most respected and enduring musical figures — a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose career has been shaped by a lifelong love of reggae, ska, rocksteady, soul and roots music.
Best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the iconic reggae band The Sattalites, he played a pivotal role in bringing Jamaican music into the Canadian spotlight. What began as a modest “pay-what-you-can” music school in Toronto’s Little Jamaica evolved — under the leadership of Fergus and his musical partner, Jamaican-born trumpeter JoJo Bennett — into one of Canada’s most celebrated and influential reggae bands.
With their tight horn lines, harmony-driven vocals, and uplifting roots-reggae sound, The Sattalites became national ambassadors for the genre, earning multiple JUNO Awards, radio hits and an international following. Their authenticity and musicianship earned them an extraordinary honour early in their career: an invitation to perform at the very first Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica, alongside some of reggae’s founding pioneers.
That moment marked The Sattalites as the first Canadian reggae band ever welcomed onto one of the world’s most important reggae stages — a robust recognition of their contribution to the music.
Hambleton’s reggae feel is soulful, melodic and deeply rooted in the traditions and spirit of the Caribbean. Yet his artistry extends far beyond one genre. He has released a vast catalogue of solo material, blending folk, pop, blues and acoustic storytelling, while continuing to perform and write reggae with the ease and depth of someone who has lived inside the music for decades.
Whether fronting The Sattalites, performing acoustically or collaborating with artists across genres, Hambleton remains a cornerstone of Canada’s musical landscape. His warm voice, thoughtful songwriting and genuine connection to reggae culture continue to inspire audiences and musicians alike — bridging Canadian and Caribbean musical traditions with authenticity, heart and groove.
About Tasha T
Tasha T, known affectionately as the “Musical Ambassador,” is an artist dedicated to spreading uplifting messages through her music and making a positive impact on the world. With her powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Tasha T has become a leading figure in the reggae industry.
A versatile artist who has made significant contributions not just as a recording artist, but as a writer, producer, record label owner and philanthropist. Tasha T’s musical journey began in Toronto, Canada, with a Best Female Newcomer Award in 1999, and since then, she has been honoured with numerous nominations and awards, including a two-time JUNO nominee for Best Reggae Recording. Her most recent accolade, in 2025, was the PEABO Award for her contribution to reggae music. Tasha T also received the Spotlight Award in 2024 for the single “Jamaica It Nice” from the 8th Annual ReggaeXclusive Recognition Award in Toronto, Canada.
In recognition of her humanitarian efforts, she was selected as the Award Recipient for the Compete for Peace and Not War competition by the World Citizen Artists (WCA), Bob Marley Foundation, Ghandi Foundation and Belgravia Gallery, for her inspirational composition “Spread Some Love.” In addition, Tasha T was invited to perform at the Soul Rebel 73rd Birthday Celebration of Robert Nesta Marley, in Kingston, Jamaica. She has also made history by being the first reggae artist to be nominated twice for Best International Indigenous Release at the Indigenous Music Awards for her album, Real Talk, and her single “Fire in Me.”
The Governor General of Canada awarded Tasha T with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her dedication to her peers, her community and Canada. She was described as “most commendable and deserving of our praise and admiration” by HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
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