OUR PERFORMERS

Liberty Silver has performed and shared the stage with prominent and influential figures, that include; US President Barack Obama, Bob Marley (Madison Square Garden), Maya Angelou, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Celine Dion, The Temptations, Oscar Peterson, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight and former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev.

Liberty Silver has recorded original songs and performed on studio recordings that have sold millions of units worldwide, including multi-platinum dance tracks. Her recordings include songs in multiple genres ranging from; R&B, Jazz, Reggae, Pop, Soul, Rock, Country and Gospel.

Liberty Silver has performed thousands of shows, including some of the most celebrated events such as; Antigua Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Jamaican Air Canada Jazz Festival, Niagara Jazz Festival, TRIUS Jazz Festival, Oakville Jazz Festival, Waterloo International Jazz Festival, Barbados Jazz Festival, The Beaches Jazz Festival, Orangeville Jazz Festival, Richmond Hill Jazz Festival, Hillebrand Jazz Festival, to name a few. She also performed at the Grand Opening of the Skydome (Rogers Centre – Toronto, Canada) with Oscar Peterson and David Clayton Thomas.

Liberty Silver co-hosted the televised World Basketball Championship ceremony with TV Star Alan Thicke and co-wrote the theme song for the event. She also hosted her own TV series called Centre Stage Chronicles and co-wrote and performed the official theme songs for the 1996 Atlanta, Georgia and 2004 Athens, Greece Olympic Games.

Since his move to Toronto in 1980 from Grenada, Eddie 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 Films. His work has been heard on City TV, YTV, Love & Hip Hop (American Television Series) and Wine TV Australia.

To date, Eddie 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. Eddie is always on the lookout for cutting-edge new innovative artists.

Eddie’s two sons Quincy and Tre-­‐Michael are both following in their father’s footsteps. Quincy, the elder son has recorded three CDs under the Thunder Dome Sounds label: On Q, Quintessential Boys, Under Age (which was featured in high rotation on XM satellite radio) and Quantumplations.

Through his production company Thunder Dome Sounds, Eddie is fulfilling his passion for nurturing youth talent through a high school co-­‐op program he launched in 1986.

Achievements and Awards

• Artistic Director for 2008 International Performing Arts for All (IPAFA),
• Gold Status for production on Maestro’s CD Black-­‐Tie Affair.
• Juno Award for Liberty Silver’s hit singles, Lost Somewhere Inside Your Love, Show me the way to Love, and produced a Grammy Nominated track for Freddy Will on the ‘Best Spoken Word Album For Children’ category, in 2011.
• Performer, arranger and producer on Sway’s Juno Award-nominated Hands Up, which, went on to garner Gold for Bullen.
• Musical Director for five consecutive years for the Golden Soul Classics Show which starred, among other notables, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, The Platters and Solomon Burke.
• Musical Director on the EPP Production, CELEBRATE for the Para Olympic in Athens.
• Artistic Director for the annual Uptown Jazz Festival in Toronto, 2004 and 2005.
• Nominated for Smooth Jazz Keyboardist of the Year 2005,2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010
• Nominated for Smooth Jazz Group of the Year with NEWA (2005) and Kush (2006)
• Nominated for Smooth Jazz Songwriter of the Year with Liberty Silver for the song “Show Me the Way to Love” 2005
• Nominated for National Jazz Award for Electric Group of the Year 2005.
• Nominated for UMAC Best Jazz Album 2005 for De Organ Grinders
• Arranged the theme song for the Canadian Gala at the 2006 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.
• Musical Director for the annual Harry Jerome Awards 2008, 2007, 2010 and 2011.
• General Manager & international artist relations for Arts Games 2016

Belinda has also won the Canadian Urban Music Award for “Too Late” (1999) for best R&B single. She was awarded as a UN Women honouree in Canada and was their music ambassador for several years. She was honoured as one of the 100th Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2018.

Belinda has enjoyed much commercial success across Canada and the Caribbean with radio hits: “Wishing You Were Here” (produced by Derek Brin), “Free Your Mind” and “Fall In Love” (produced by legendary duo Sly & Robbie), “Found The One” a collaboration with Chip Fu and “What We Need is Love – Let it Soar” (produced by DJ Marvin Prince) and “I Cried” (produced by herself and Peter Holung). Belinda has also collaborated with superstar Omi, known for his hit “Cheerleader”. She collaborated with Omi on hit single, “Peaches” and “Show Me” with (GrooveGalore MuziK). Belinda’s most recent release; “Family Love” (produced by GrooveGalore MuziK) is now available in all major online retail stores.

Belinda has a contemporary approach to songwriting and vocal presentations. The musical genres that have inspired her artistry include Pop, Folk, R&B, Jazz, Reggae and Electronic music. Belinda describes her style as a “Marcia Griffiths meets Sade blended in with Natalie Cole, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and India Arie.” Now Master Coach can be added to a new chapter in her career as she embarks on teaching young up and coming talent including mature artists the vast experience she has carried in her career at the Brady Arts Academy.

For over 25 years, he has been a familiar voice on Radio stations in Toronto, including CHIN Radio, CHRY105.5 and AM1430, where he worked as a DJ and Radio Journalist. He is the Morning News Anchor and Producer at Flow 98.7 FM, where he provides a daily comprehensive report and updates on the local and International news.

Hayles has had interviews with politicians and celebrities, such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premieres, Dalton McGinty and Kathleen Wynne, President of Guyana, David Granger, the late Louise Bennett-Coverley, Jamaican folklorist, writer and educator and former Sprinter, Ben Johnson, to name a few.

In addition to performing his job at an exemplary level, Chris demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to his black community as well as to the General Public. He takes it upon himself to provide exceptional support and service to charitable organizations in and out of the city, either by Emceeing or providing entertainment as Sammy Davis Jr. When in character, he captures the hearts of many as he sings some of Sammy’s famous songs such as “Candy Man,” “Old Black Magic,” “I’ve got to Be Me,” and “Mr. Bo Jangles.”

Marion Rodrigues

Marion is a former host and producer for G98.7 FM. Marion hosted the “Soul Jazz” show on Sundays for nine years. She is currently a news anchor on Flow 98.7FM. Marion was given the privilege of entertaining G98.7 listeners with music of the soul-jazz genre coupled with information about the artists and their music. Her passion to inspire took her on a journey of reflecting on the wisdom of philosophers, healers and spiritualists which she incorporated into her weekly shows, inspiring listeners to awaken to their ultimate selves. She believes everyone has been blessed with personal power and that it is essential to either remind or bring awareness to that gift. She was privileged to be a part of the G98.7’s launch in 2011, which was a proud moment for the Black and Caribbean Community.

She has hosted or has been the voice of many prestigious award ceremonies such as the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards, Wolmer’s Schools Annual Gala, Guyana’s 50th Independence Gala, Co-hosted the Women of Purpose Awards, and now the St. Ann Virtual Gala.

She has had the honour of interviewing several artists and award-winning performers in the industry such as Al Jarreau, Rick Sheppard of The Drifters, Barbados Saxophonist Arturo Tappin, Pianist Oliver Jones, Eddie Bullen, Quincy Bullen, Belinda Brady; Quisha Wint; Trumpeter Brownman Ali, Chelsea Stewart, Canadian Jazz Drummer, Archie Alleyne. She also hosted an evening of Soul Jazz with local artists Jay Douglas, Pablo Paul (Rhythm Express), Liberty Silver, and Eddie Bullen. Her versatility and professionalism as host and producer gave her the opportunity to perform the role of Master of Ceremonies for the Pointer Sisters, Jarvis Church, and the Soul Station.

Latoya has received the opportunity to perform at prestigious events such as opening for Singer and Actress Brandy at the Black Diamond Ball in Toronto 2017. She also graced the stage at the 2016 International Women Achiever’s Awards Show, as well as opening the 34th Annual Black Business Professional Association Harry Jerome Awards 2016, with her melodious rendition of the Canadian Anthem & the Black National Anthem.

This songbird has been recognized for her participation in the community with the Certificate of the Honorable Jean Augustine Legacy Service Award in July 2015 for outstanding community participation, celebrating Black-African Canadian professionals for their professional services; Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Toronto, Frances Nunziata, Councilor, York South Weston, for demonstrating dedication to the community & neighborhood.

Through her participation in Youth Day Toronto 2016, she secured a record deal with Akashic Rekords, which included a worldwide digital release of an original single with distribution through The ILS Group/Universal Music Group. Her first Gospel Single, “Take this Cross” is available on all retail platforms worldwide that are covered by Universal, such as Google Play, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon. Her latest Gospel Single, “One Foot” is also available through the same medium.

This spring, Justine will be lending her voice to a Jamaican Fundraiser event to support the St. Ann’s Hospital in Jamaica. Following this, Justine will reunite with “Bicycle Opera Theater” to record “SWEAT” on film. As the world begins to open up and return to normal, Justine is looking forward to returning to live performances and will rejoin Volcano Theater company in their production of “Treemonisha” in the spring of 2023. Justine was recently a guest performer with the “Cantabile Choirs” alongside her friend Tracey Soman. They call themselves SWN.

In 2013 Dr. Arthurs received a Certificate of Recognition for his role as Conductor of the All-Star Jazz Ensemble at the 9th Annual HBCU- NBDC Convention. He has also recently served as musical director for “Jay Douglas and the All-Stars” opening up for legendary artists Ziggy Marley and Freddie McGregor and been appointed musical director for the late Archie Alleyne’s Evolution of Jazz Ensemble.

Michael has also worked as a musician/bandleader, as well as an arranger for cabaret vocalists on several different cruise ships. As a woodwind player in the show-orchestras for cruise lines such as Princess, Crystal, Cunard, and Celebrity, he has had the opportunity and good fortune to have traveled to many far-away places such as; Israel, Turkey, Alaska, the Caribbean, Indonesia, China, Japan, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Europe, and Tahiti, to mention a few.

With over 25 years of experience as a composer/arranger, music teacher, freelance musician, and recording artist both in Toronto and Internationally, Dr. Arthurs currently resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.