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For Immediate Release
January 25th, 2004
UMAC & ROM UNITE FOR EX-SOUL-ENT ADVENTURE
TORONTO - Some of Canada's most promising soul and R&B stars will take part in a unique showcase Friday, February 13 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
Produced by the Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC), in cooperation with the Royal Ontario Museum, The Ex-Soul-ent Adventure will feature acoustic and spoken word performances by a number of singers and musicians for the benefit of industry executives and music fans inside the Currelly Gallery - one of Canada's most prestigious cultural institutions.
"Canadian urban artists continue to show the world what a vibrant, exciting scene there is in the Toronto area and throughout the country," said, newly-elected UMAC president Trevor Shelton. "This free show will give fans and the industry a sneak peek at some new talent, while attracting them to historic cultural rarities at the ROM."
Scheduled performers include award-winning spoken word artist, Dwayne Morgan, and singers Jennie Laws, Ray Robinson, Syreeta Neal, Matisse and Julie Kim (www.julie-kim.com), who recently signed with Rammit Records. The showcase starts at 6 p.m.
This free event is part of ROM Friday Nights festivities. Every Friday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., ROM Friday Night offers free general admission and entertainment, reduced tickets for major exhibits, ticketed films and events and Glass, the classy food and drink lounge on the 4th floor.
UMAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the domestic and international promotion, education and development of Canadian urban music. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario and is located at Bloor St. West at Avenue Road, near the Museum subway stop.
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