As the City of Kingston marks Black History and Future month, Grand OnStage proudly presents Shakura S’Aida, an award-winning performer, who has travelled the globe for more than two decades, connecting and inspiring audiences with her powerful vocals. An undeniable talent and an outspoken advocate for human rights and racial equality, her artistic work reflects that which impacts and connects us all: Love, conflict, community, life, and death.
A central figure in Toronto’s music scene, the Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised Shakura S’Aida has garnered not only an international recording and touring career but has shined on the theatre stage as star and creator of the four-woman tribute to Nina Simone, The Nina Project, and in roles on-screen including as Lena, member of the beloved “Jazzagals” in the acclaimed series Schitt’s Creek, and most recently as Cora Lewis, mother to Batwoman in DC Comics / Warner Brother’s hit series of the same name.
As the City of Kingston marks Black History and Future month, Grand OnStage proudly presents ......
Date: Friday, February 5, 2027 - 1 pm
Grades: 6-12
Curriculum Connections: The Arts – Music: Vocal technique, stage presence, and performance confidence; Interpreting lyrics and emotional expression in performance; Blues, soul, and roots music in a cultural context. The Arts – Drama: Stage presence and communication with an audience; Confidence in live performance settings. English: Lyrics as storytelling and poetic expression. Guidance and Career Studies: Career pathways in the music and performing arts.
“I believe we all have a responsibility to look after each other. I see, create, and use music as a way to bring people together.”
-Shakura S’Aida
Watch a video here: Shakura S'Aida
Target ages
Grades 6 to 12
Audience
For Teachers
Shakura S’Aida
Upcoming Performances
- Friday, February 5, 20271:00PM