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We got another show for ya. Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s “Poe Man Dreams” lyric “Exercise your ism, and don’t depend on no one else“, I’ve decided to name the event “The Ism” to pay homage to the ones that are sticking true to their visions. The ones who preferred to be outcasts and not follow the rules or the norms of their surroundings and refused to be like the majority. The nonconformists. The artists that can see a different set of colors and visions than others. Each performer in this event is following their own ism. From Warsan Shire, to Ibn Najeeb, Ahmed Knowmadic,Scott Ramirez, Lishai, Waleed Kush Jazz Ensemble, Rua El-Kasheef, Victor 3-Card Byenkya and Sergio Guerra aka Hyf the GypsySun there is an obvious pattern. Each artist has their own belief system. Their own ideas. Their own voice and style. And all of them are projecting it with the world by applying their isms.

Located: Revival lounge | 783 College St, toronto

On: August 17 2013

For only: $20 Adv | $25 at door

Get your adv ticket here

(excerpt)

"I regret having to ignore my child IFreeCan for so long. It felt like I have set it free whenever I am busy with my own endeavors and only pay attention to it when i need it. I am guilty of doing that. What a horrible treatment. But then again the lengthy time away have allowed me to concentrate on other projects/orgs/commitments that demanded my full attention. Which is great. But not so great when the mantra is 'Go hard or go home' " ...

IFreeCan's founder and Warsan Shire at the IFreeCan Relaunch.

Toronto's SWAY magazine covering IFreeCan and its founder, Mazin Osman.

excerpt:

"freecan’s slogan is “unlocking suppressed potential” and in all its various forms, it is fundamentally a creative endeavour that seeks to challenge the status quo. Ifreecan is about converting blind followers of society’s whims into independent, critically thinking people, Osman explains. He wants Ifreecan to serve as a platform to interrogate society through harnessing the creative talent emanating mainly from the black community."

It's fast approaching.

Can't wait.