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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ jazz stars come out for tribute to African Canadian artists

The “On Their Shoulders” concert took place June 21 at Koerner Hall.

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Jackie Richardson at the “On Their Shoulders” tribute.

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By George PimentelSpecial to the Star

On June 21, the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Jazz Festival and Shakura S’Aida hosted “On Their Shoulders,” a tribute to African Canadian artists who shaped ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s music scene. The multimedia concert took place at Koerner Hall and honoured such icons as Frank Wright, Archie Alleyne, Jackie Shane and Jodie Drake. Jackie Richardson, Molly Johnson, Joe Sealy, SATE, Joy Lapps and others performed, backed by an all-star band led by Eddie Bullen.

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Brooke and Jean Blackburn.

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Elvira Fernandes, Carole Adriaans and Lee Ann Mercury. 

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tUkU and SATE. 

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Sandra and Raymond Smith.

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Bobby Dean Blackburn and Jay Douglas.

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Molly Johnson.

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Lala Noel, Shakura S’Aida and Joy Lapps.

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The “On Their Shoulders” guest artists, band and organizing team convened for the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Jazz Festival performance.

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George Pimentel is a photojournalist and contributor to the Star’s Together section.

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