A few months ago, we were invited to curate and produce a residency that had some bones, yet wasn't fully activated. It had a a venue, a name from the venue's founder, a time and a place. People, food, ideas and inspiration. It sought out a team that could breathe life into it, expanding the core ideas - episodically - like a real time podcast, its introduction would be:
Sound. Movement. Conversation.
A rhythm rooted deep, branching outward.
Circles forming. Ideas unfolding.
Layers connecting like rings in wood.
Afro Brasilica.
The two words - Afro Brasilica - are not solely about culture or music - but in relation to its namesake wood material: ever-evolving and layered.
We are here to share that Trust The Process Press (ICYMI, the print matter project + DJ duo founded by myself, Ola, and partner Rhandy Adolphe) is curating, producing and hosting a weekly night at Toronto jazz progenitor, CONTXT by Trane, at 254 Lansdowne Ave (Map).
While rooted in music including but not limited to: Brazilian Samba, Afro-Latin, Latin Jazz - and far beyond - the project expands on the idea of community cultivation through shared expression within CONTXT.
Programming will vary and we'll be bringing in other members of the community to gather and connect over poetry and visual art workshops, live discussions, film screenings, guest DJ sets and performances.
Everything begins Thursday, March 26 - RSVP here!
Doors at 7:00 pm. Show runs 8:00 pm til 11:00 pm - weekly.
Stop by for dinner at 5:30 pm onward for rotating, themed menu specials!
The event entry fee is Pay-What-You-Can.
We'll be spinning music all night (a mix of vinyl + digital selections). The series opening this week will include writing materials to pen some poetry. Hop on the mic if you wish to share!
Would love to see you next week - and if you'd like to get involved, swing by to chat with us! April programming calendar TBA.
Much love and gratitude,
Trust The Process Press
(Ola & Rhandy)
