Ras Lee is an established reggae singer and entertainer born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and currently residing in Ottawa, Canada.

He is a Canadian Juno award nominee and is well known for his album and single “Who Killed the Lion," which is a tribute to Bob Marley.

Ras Lee currently performs with bands in various venues and music festivals throughout Canada and is available for bookings.

Indigenous is a Jamaican-born, Ottawa-Gatineau–based artist blending reggae, dancehall and Afrobeat with uplifting, purpose-driven music. Rooted in authentic storytelling and positive energy, his music speaks to perseverance, growth, love and abundance. With a powerful live presence and a growing catalogue of original music, Indigenous brings a fresh sound while staying connected to his Jamaican roots 

Abena is a Ghanaian- Canadian storyteller who seeks to create, engage, and elevate through words and movement. She was a two-time member of the Halifax Slam Team

and ranked third in Canada for the 2017 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. Abena is the author of two books, The Way We Hold On (2020) and Ode to the Unpraised (2022).

She was the inaugural H.E.R. Story Writer in Residence for YWCA Halifax and Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association from April 2021 to March 2022. She uses her affinity for creative writing and dance to promote community conversations, literacy, and self- expression in personal and professional settings. She believes art is like water -

necessary and able to pass through some of the toughest of spaces.

Born in Dominica and raised in Canada, Dawn has been lighting up stages for almost 10 years with stand-up comedy that’s sharp, heartfelt, and unapologetically real. Dawn draws her humor from life as a wife, mom, and lover of pop culture, blending clever observation with cultural honesty. Her stand-up has been described as “funny, relatable, and punchy” and “high energy." Whether she’s performing TV-clean sets or diving into mature material, Dawn’s superpower is connection, finding the human truth inside every laugh. 

Jamaican-born and Ottawa-based, Trevor has been behind the music since 1988. A seasoned selector known for his professionalism and charisma, he specializes in Roots Reggae and Lovers Rock, bringing decades of musical knowledge and a deep appreciation for reggae culture to every set.

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