Jowi Taylor

In the world of figure skating, there was "before Toller Cranston" and after. He changed the expression and perception and rules of the sport - all while he continued to make art. And he made art long after his skating days were over.⁠ Thank you to Phillippa Baran Cranston for contributing two pieces belonging to Toller and artist Holly Boileau for so lovingly crafting them into the latest inclusion into the case.

I was just about to post the Materials Card for the latest addition to the case and realized that - while I did post about the addition of material from the late indigenous dance icon René Highway, I didn't post the card that gets integrated into the presentation and distributed to teachers. So here it is. Sorry for the delay and stand by for the new one!

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This event a long time coming in Toronto with some perfect partners: an intimate venue to meet the new iteration of the Six String Nation story; 5 diverse musicians from the @smallworld.music Incubator; free portraits by @dougnicholsonimages ; complimentary beverages and snacks from @newcomerkitchen ; a new element revealed AND your chance to be there for the making of the official record of the presentation. Please join us! Tickets at the Linkin.bio or first comment.

A reflection on how do deal with aspects of the project that run counter to the spirit of the project. Huh?⁠ ⁠ Trust me - check out the latest Substack.⁠ See first comment or Linkin.bio

One guitar. Sixty-plus pieces of Canadian history. Five extraordinary voices. On Friday, May 29 at Small World Centre, we're hosting something truly special: Six String Nation: Sounds Like Canada ✨ Voyageur isn't just a guitar — it's built from materials gathered across every province and territory, each piece carrying a story of who we are. Created by Peabody Award-winning storyteller Jowi Taylor (@six_string_nation ), it's now celebrating 20 years since its national debut on Parliament Hill. This evening, five incredible artists from the Small World Music Incubator bring Voyageur to life through their own genres, cultures, and lived experiences: @eunicekeitan — Malaysian-Canadian Neo-Soul fused with ancestral Asian soundscapes @jelopezmusic — Filipino-Canadian blues, soul & R&B storytelling @jercabr — Toronto-based artist blending Bahia rhythms with contemporary textures @karlagarciamusic — Chilean-Canadian classical guitar meets Latin American tradition @tarek.ghriri.guitarist — Palestinian/Syrian-Canadian flamenco & Arabic fusion Plus: a portrait session where YOU can join the gallery of 150,000+ portraits holding Voyageur 📸 Complimentary beverages & curated hors d'oeuvres throughout the night. 📍 Small World Centre, 180 Shaw St 🕢 Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM 🎟️ Link in bio | Ages 19+ Presented by Small World Music and Six String Nation #SixStringNation #Voyageur #SmallWorldMusic #TorontoMusic #CanadianMusic #LiveMusicToronto #soundslikecanada The 2026 Small World Music Series is sponsored by@td_canada through the TD Ready Commitment and funded by the Government of Canada, @canada.council ,@ontarioartscouncil , and the @cityofto through the @torontoartscouncil

On the occasion of what would have been the 77th birthday of Canadian artist, iconoclast and figure skating phenom Toller Cranston, we announce the addition of part of one of his signature costumes to Voyageur’s Calton Case @caltoncases ⁠ See Linkin.bio or first comment

My recent trip to Northumberland County for two school presentations and a public show in Cobourg was full of echoes and loops and full circles of all kinds. Read more on my latest Substack.⁠ See Linkin.bio and first comment

So great to be reunited with @jorynashmusic in Cobourg. Stand by for the Substack!

Thanks Northumberland Learning Connection and Corey Simpson for making it possible!