Aline Morales

Yesterday, we witnessed another level of community spirit at David Crombie Park for Joy in the Park - Celebrating Cultures!    The incredible band Kuné @kuneworld had everyone grooving with their amazing sounds! Our first-ever “Community Potluck” was a hit with delicious dishes from Esplanadians and BBQ from our partner St. Lawrence Market. Local artists showcased their crafts. Kids enjoyed face painting by Linda Epp @facepaintingwithlinda , henna by Noshin Hussain, and the craft table from our partner, St. Lawrence Daycare. Last but not least, Canadian Stage’s raffle added a fun excitement to the event. At the end, the collaboration of all partners spread the joy in the park and everyone shared beautiful moments! Thanks to all artists who shared their work at our artisan marketplace! Catch them at their next stop! @ale_higuerat , @hare.andke.mizuhiki , @bad_llama_forge , @car.men_handmade , @kiss_a_mermaid , @weforgotlilacs , @la_mermaid_noir , @afro.mousse , @gracefuldegradation   Thanks to all our partners, Canadian Stage @canadianstage , St. Lawrence Market @stlawrencemarket , St. Lawrence Daycare, St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA @oldtowntoronto , for making this event amazing!   We’ll share photos from the event soon, stay tuned!   📸 Cover photo: @silentjae 🎥 Videos and edit by @isinunlu   With the generous support of @cdn.heritage , @canada.council , @cityofto Main Street Innovation Fund, @feddevontario , @rama.gaminghouse , and @cgamingcgood

☀️ Women in Song July 1st - Aline Morales ☀️ Join FabCollab at the Distillery District for a vibrant celebration of Latin American songstresses, dancers and live music. Part of the ICFF Lavazza IncluCity Festival. Go to the link in our bio for all the details on this FREE festival! About Aline @alinamorales1 : A leading force in Canada's Brazilian music scene, Juno-nominated percussionist, composer and vocalist Aline Morales delivers a personal and intimate perspective on contemporary Brazilian pop – incorporating global folkloric and jazz elements with vintage Tropicalia and MPB. Morales' strikingly clear and confident vocals shine alongside her evocative compositions and the lush arrangements contributed by longtime collaborator, producer and guitarist David Arcus. Also a highly-regarded percussionist, Morales has changed the face of Brazilian music in Canada through a wide range of projects, showcasing her strength and versatility as bandleader and instrumentalist Come hang out on some sweet couches and listen to some of Toronto's favourite women in music! All backed by @ventanasmusic and with live dance. Go to the link in our bio for all the details. #fabcollablive #womeninsong #icff #distillerydistrict #torontoevents

JOY IN THE PARK - CELEBRATING CULTURES | Join us for Jamii’s 6th Annual Multiculturalism Day Celebrations to celebrate mix cultures of our neighbourhood on Thursday, June 27th, in David Crombie Park, at the corner of The Esplanade and Princess St, from 6 pm to 8 pm. In addition to “The Esplanade’s Community Potluck”, and an artisan market, you will be treated to a live music performance by Kuné @kuneworld Conceived and developed by the Royal Conservatory of Music (Mervon Mehta), KUNÉ explores and celebrates Canada’s cultural diversity. The eleven virtuoso musicians of KUNÉ hail from all corners of the world, playing instruments as diverse as they are to form a uniquely Canadian but global sound. A live performance you, family, friends and neighbours cannot miss! WHEN | Thursday, June 27th from 6 pm to 8 pm WHERE | David Crombie park, at the corner of The Esplanade and Princess St.  ADMISSION: FREE MORE INFO: www.jamii.ca - link in bio 📸 Edit by @isinunlu With the generous support of @cdn.heritage , @canada.council , @cityofto Main Street Innovation Fund, @feddevontario , @rama.gaminghouse , and @cgamingcgood

JOY IN THE PARK | The first night of Joy in the Park was yesterday and it was so much fun! Aline Morales @alinemorales1 , Carlos Cardozo @carloscardozomusic , and André Valério @valeriosom brought super energetic vibes to the park and @forroforalltoronto members joined them with their dance moves! Hosted by Troy Feldman @troywfeldman , the evening turned into a cheerful celebration of our community! The second night of Joy in the Park will take place this evening at 6 pm in David Crombie Park or The Jamii Hub if it rains. Come join us and along with live music, get your face paintings done by Linda Epp @facepaintingwithlinda , or henna by Sonia Sumaria @sonias_henna_art . Discover the new Jamii photo exhibition  “The Pavilion”, curated by Sabrine S Hakam @sabrineshakam , with artistic advisor Sarah N. Ahmad @sociospatial_sarah , and showcasing the talent of local photographers Abel Tesfaldet @abeltesfaldet , Aleksandar Janicijevic @urbansquares , Jae Yang @slientjae , Laura Dittmann @lauradittmann , Rahma Alim, Murphy Owusu @delphyphotoz , Vincenzo Pietropaolo @vincenzopietropaolophoto . Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event. See you there! 🎥 Reel by @isinunlu   Joy in the Park outdoor event series have been partly funded by the City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’ as well as @canada.council , @cgamingcgood , and @rama.gaminghouse

JOY IN THE PARK | Join us for “Joy in the Park” in David Crombie Park (right across from Market Lane Public School) on Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th, starting from 6 PM!   The event features live music with Aline Morales @alinemorales1 , Carlos Cardoso @carloscardozomusic , and André Valerio @valeriosom who form together an energetic band that ignites the stage with their electrifying fusion of forró, infusing tradition with innovation. A perfect opportunity to join us and try your feet at Forró dance!   In addition to live music, enjoy a breathtaking dance piece by Throwdown Collective and discover the new Jamii photo exhibition  “The Pavilion”, showcasing the talent of local photographers. Plus, we’ve got plenty of entertainment for the little ones too, including a stiltwalker, face painting, and henna!   See you on May 10th and 11th! - 6pm to 8pm  David Crombie Park, right across from Market Lane Public School at 246 The Esplanade.   FREE – Everyone is welcome   Joy in the Park outdoor event series have been partly funded by the City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’ as well as @canada.council , @cgamingcgood , and @rama.gaminghouse

Join us for “Joy in the Park” in David Crombie Park on May 10th and 11th, starting at 6 PM! Enjoy Forró with live music by Aline Morales @alinemorales1 , Carlos Cardoso @carloscardozomusic , and André Valerio @valeriosom . Enjoy a breathtaking dance piece by Throwdown Collective @throwdowncollective and discover the new Jamii photo exhibition  “The Pavilion”, curated by Sabrine S Hakam @sabrineshakam , with artistic advisor Sarah N. Ahmad @sociospatial_sarah , and showcasing the talent of local photographers Abel Tesfaldet @abeltesfaldet , Aleksandar Janicijevic @urbansquares , Jae Yang @slientjae , Laura Dittmann @lauradittmann , Rahma Alim, Murphy Owusu @delphyphotoz , Vincenzo Pietropaolo @vincenzopietropaolophoto . Plus, we’ve got plenty of entertainment for the little ones too, including Stiltwalker Troy Feldman @troywfeldman , facepainting with Linda Epp @facepaintingwithlinda , and henna with Sonia Sumaira @sonias_henna_art !  Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event right across from Market Lane Public School at 246 The Esplanade. See you there! 📸 Reel by @isinunlu   Joy in the Park outdoor event series have been partly funded by the City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’ as well as @canada.council , @cgamingcgood , and @rama.gaminghouse

Tomorrow is the last jam of the season and you absolutely CANNOT MISS THIS❗️⚡️✨ If you’ve been, you know you’re in for some of the best live, improvised music in the city 🥰 The last Global Underground Open Jam is a 🧡COMMUNITY NIGHT🧡 No special guests… all regulars! 🗓️Tuesday, April 30th @ 8PM 🎟️ PWYC at the door 📍254 Lansdowne Ave. 📽️ Tag yourselves! <3

#tbt From not long ago. My homeland. Where my heart feels complete. So much love . So much gratitude. A reminder of who I am. Of my essence. In each hug. Each smile. Each connection. Time goes by. We live our lives. And every time we go back we still cherish this strong feeling of belonging. My family. I adore you all. I couldn’t not be who I am without you. I have no words to express how I feel when I’m with you. When I’m stepping in this land . When I’m breathing the air and burning my skin with hot sun that shines upon this place . And yes. I am exaggerating because that’s how it feels. Um exagero. Escancarado de amor e gratidão !Um grande delicioso exagero. ❤️

For the month of February, Jamii gave Carte Blanche to artist Aline Morales to design one-of-a-kind programming for our community. Aline chose to explore Forró with us and brought most wonderful artists to our community. Here it is, in Aline’s words: “The theme of February was Forró. Forró played and still plays a significant role in my life, not just musically but also socially! Growing up listening to Forró and attending Forró parties gave me a sense of identity and belonging. I can see this phenomenon happening in many communities here in Toronto—people coming together and bonding through Forró! To design the cycle, I thought about Forró as an entire movement encompassing social, cultural, and environmental aspects. When you dive into a subject, you realize how challenging it is to get to its roots, and the deeper you go, the more you find out! So it was a beautiful dance between a macro optic and a micro optic. What I appreciate about this experience is endless: Personal growth, connecting with amazing people, watching individuals being touched by art… I believe experiences like these are why we decide to pursue our art. Additionally, the practicalities of making the project happen is part of the process — emails, coordinating schedules, being on top of that kind of game - it all became as important as the art itself, for the majority of artists. I hope to take all I’ve learned and be a better administrator of my craft. I really, really enjoy doing it! I’ll take some time off to go back to my homeland, Brazil, to get even more inspired, and then return to Toronto to keep moving forward!!!” Photos by Sabrine S Hakam Supported by @metcalf.foundation Metcalf Foundation’s Gardens of Creation, @canada.council Canada Council for the Arts and Rama Gaming House @rama.gaminghouse .

I am incredibly grateful for the experience of hosting a block printing workshop at Jammii! 🖌️✨ Thank you to each of you who joined, being so open to learning something new. Together, we carved, inked, and stamped beautiful designs, having a great time. I loved seeing how much you enjoyed learning this technique and left wanting to know more about it. Also loved the chance to share a bit about my culture and passion for Forró. 🤍 Thank you all for all the exchange. And, of course, a big thank you to @jamiiesplanade and @alinemorales1 who entrusted me with this amazing task! I can’t wait to do this again!!! Let’s continue spreading creativity and stay inspired! ✨

Let’s say goodbye to the month of Forró at The Jamii Hub!   Join us this Saturday for “Saturday Mingling”, a culmination of the diverse artistic creations and experiences from each month’s evening programs. It’s a unique occasion where community members come together to celebrate the richness of our shared creative journey! Join artists in a night filled with music, dance, and other art forms. Whether you’ve been part of our painting nights, singing sessions, or other creative workshops, this Saturday evening is an opportunity to connect, share, and immerse yourself in the lively and welcoming atmosphere of Jamii! We look forward to making this Saturday Mingling a memorable celebration of creativity and community at Jamii — see you there! WHEN | Saturday, February 24, at 7pm WHERE | The Jamii Hub @ 264 The Esplanade   Saturday Mingling series are supported by @canada.council , @toronto.council , @metcalf.foundation , @rama.gaminghouse and @cgamingcgood   #JamiiEsplanade #TheJamiiHub #TheEsplanade #CommunityArts #TorontoArts

Designed by Sabrine S. Hakam @sabrineshakam and curated by Aline Morales @alinemorales1 , this month’s Culture Cloths exhibit featured Chita fabric and Forró, a Northeast Brazilian tradition. The discussion intertwined the meaning of Forró for the younger generation with the power of the Chita, also known as the “happiest fabric in the world” due to its colours and flower patterns. Aline also kindly prepared and shared traditional Brazilian food caldinho de feijão (the dean stew) and quentão drink, which were so delicious! 

Culture Cloths Forró exhibit is now up at The Jamii Hub until the end of the month. Come on by and check it out!

Don’t forget to click in the bio to register in a new session of Culture Cloths on March 12th. 🪡 ——— The Tuesday Learning workshop series is supported by the @canada.council , @rama.gaminghouse , @torontoartscouncil , @metcalf.foundation and @cgamingcgood #JamiiEsplanade #TheJamiiHub #SabrineSHakam #AlineMorales #JamiiTuesdayLearning #JamiiCultureCloths