Quote of the month: "I can tell it takes a long time to put that together."

March was a trek that embodied pushing-boulder-uphill energy exploring the new and fighting the fatigue of endless frigidity (cold winter).

You know that feeling of launching an idea or initiative, unsure of how (or if) it will fly? The doubt, the belief, the preparation, the production, the trials, the errors, the wins, the other side, the "hey, it's over? it all went by so fast!" That was every single week. But hey, now it's time to put reflection in motion, cultivating, growing and blooming like a real, new year. 

March-ing Onwards:

• Trust The Process Press launched Afro Brasilica - a multidisciplinary creative residency at CONTXT by Trane - learn more. Upcoming dates: April 2, 9, 23 & 30. Join us at 254 Lansdowne Ave - PWYC, RSVP here. 

• Had an honest, fun and energizing conversation with Angela Apigo &  DJ Big Jacks for The Fold on Frisson Radio - listen. 

• Spun tunes for my pals at New Theory Enterprise, at instalment #6 of their excellent event series, Vibes & Stuff. 

• Co-curated, produced, cooked and shared a 4 course dinner + signature drink celebrating Sonic Sancocho's namesake dish @ The Dep - check it.

• Next up: I will be facilitating a creative communications workshop for the awesome artists of Pretty Girls Siiing on April 29 - details here.

* pictured above: on my way to Drom to see Lisa perform - spring in the air *

Residency Programs

Call For Applications

National Audition Submissions Open

for Honey Jam Artist Development Program - Info

Ever wonder how newly-inducted Canadian Music Hall of Fame member Nelly Furtado got her start? 

Well, one of many pivotal moments occurred in 1997 at a showcase for Honey Jam - a Toronto-founded (by the great Ebonnie Rowe, Order of Canada), internationally recognized non-profit multicultural, multi-genre artist development program.

I've had the honour and pleasure of attending numerous Honey Jam showcases, events and being a part of their annual Mentorship Cafe over the years. This organization means a lot to my home city, to me, an array of clients, past and present, and arts community as a whole. 

Spreading the good word that auditions are now open for 2026! See details here. Chosen artists will receive educational, networking, mentoring and performance opportunities, vocal/performance coaching and workshops featuring industry professionals.   

Rhythm Dialogues:
Emotional Cartography of Place - Info

My friends and colleagues at Blok Design have launched Rhythm Dialogues: a new platform for creative exchange. Working at the intersection of multiple art forms—dance, music, art, poetry, writing, philosophy, photography, film, design—it seeks to create space for individuals and artists to transcend creative boundaries through open-ended experimentation.

Housed in a redesigned 1974 Airstream trailer, the residency can take place anywhere in Canada the artist chooses. Guided by the 2026 theme of "Emotional Cartography", Rhythm Dialogues invites artists to respond to the emotional, cultural, and ecological contours of place.

Application Deadline: April 17,2026

Residency Timing: June–September 2026
Residency Duration: 1–4 weeks
Locations: Sites across Canada

For full application details and more information please visit this link.

THE FOLD on Frisson Radio | CIUT 89.5 fm, CFRC 101.9 fm
produced with Frisson Founders: Miks Lamont & Nabeel Pervaiz

• 🎙 ICYMI: had a super heartfelt chat with the awesome Big Jacks & Angela Apigo about collaboration, praise, creativity & more - listen. 

• 📻 TUNE IN: on Saturday, May 9 for a chat with a new guest that...you'll find out about closer to the date - 5 pm ET, 89.5 fm.

SOUND TRAVELS

Another Setting Radio (Toronto, ON) & Jolt Radio (Miami, FL)
produced by Sonic Fold (Ola) | Archive

• Mix Passport on Jolt Radio - March 25, 2026: a live recording from the debut Afro Brasilica - MPB, Funk, Jazz, Samba, Bossa Nova, House, Latin & beyond - a vinyl and digital B2B by olasconola & That Dude From Lupinore - listen.

• Sound Travels syndicates with Another Setting Radio! An awesome Toronto based digital radio station, connecting the music with the community they are a part of, and the spaces they share. We'll be broadcasting our archival episodes of Sound Travels monthly - listen. 

• 🔊 ICYMI: there's a ton of insightful conversations here. 

* pictured above:

(L-R) photo of Angela Apigo, Ola and DJ Big Jacks
by Producer, Miks Lamont for Frisson Radio, CIUT 98.5 FM*

Places & Spaces
April 2026

~ olasconola DJ gigs ~

April 2/9/23/30 - Afro-Brasilica @ CONTXT by Trane - 7 pm-11 pm - Info

*a music & creative programming residency produced by Trust The Process Press. Weekly, Thursdays : 7 pm doors, music from 8 pm to 11 pm - PWYC 🎶 

April 17 - Trust The Process Press @ 180 g (Montreal, QC) - 9 pm

*hang out with That Dude From Lupinore & olasconola at one of Montreal's best record shops for boires, manges et vinyles! Mixed crate magic! No cover! 

April 18 - Plateaux Continentaux @ Bar Le Record (Montreal, QC) - 9 pm

*ON's Trust The Process Press goes B2B w QC's Maxime Daigle (Vinyl Caravan) and Rhythm & Hues (Tumbao, La Murga, CHI Archives) spinning an array of sounds from across the spectrums of Latin, Caribbean, Funk, Disco and House. 

More to be announced at the link below...

*pictured above:  the DJ booth view at Chez Nous with the Infinite Waves crew
- A RHYME *