Zaki Ibrahim
The best Black History Month 2019 events in Toronto
NOW editors pick the best stage, comedy, film, music, art and literary events showcasing the breadth of the African diaspora Read more
The best Toronto concerts to catch in February 2019
The always unpredictable Deerhunter, the end of a party institution, one of hip-hop's best live acts and more Toronto concerts we're looking forward to this month. Read more
Marianna Lozowska, Michelle da Silva, Samantha Edwards, Kevin Ritchie, Richard Trapunski Music
The 10 best Toronto albums of 2018
What does Toronto sound like? This year's best local albums, as voted by NOW critics, offered many different ways to hear it Read more
Michael Rancic, Max Mertens, Sumiko Wilson, Richard Trapunski, Chaka V. Grier, Sarah MacDonald, Samantha Edwards, Nick Flanagan, Michelle da Silva Features
Camp Wavelength 2018 was an easy-going good time in an uneasy year
Review: acts like TOPS, Maylee Todd and Zaki Ibrahim shone at Camp Wavelength, and the festival maintained its community spirit after its artistic director's removal. Read more
Local hero: Tao-Ming Lau launches agency for women, LGBT and POC artists
Tau-Ming Lau launched an agency to represent and create safe spaces for women, LGBT and POC artists. It's called Blue Crane and it's putting on a showcase at Manifesto. Read more
The Sorority, Witch Prophet, Zaki Ibrahim to play Unity Festival 2018
Just announced Toronto concerts from Cat Power, Graham Coxon, Mac Miller and the Kensington Jazz Festival lineup and the Unity Festival lineup. Read more
Last call at Massey Hall: fans and musicians share their stories
Massey Hall is about to close for the last phase of a $142-million renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2020. Before the Toronto concert hall darkens, we gathered memories from throughout the venue's 124 years from Buffy Sainte-Marie, Peaches and Read more
The best Toronto concerts happening in February 2018
Tyler, The Creator teams with Vince Staples, D-Beatstro says goodbye and the 80s reunion tour we didn't know we were waiting for – these are the shows NOW critics are looking forward to this month Read more
Zaki Ibrahim's close encounters
On her new album The Secret Life Of Planets, the Toronto-based sci-fi soul singer gives cosmic resonance to intensely personal music Read more