 Now in its fourth year, Luminato, the festival of arts and
creativity, celebrates theatre, music, literature, food and
dance on the city of Toronto’s stages, streets and public
spaces. Last month it closed its successful and satisfying run
at Toronto’s Queen’s Park to the delight of large crowds who
listened to local And international stars such as Argentinian
cabaret singer Alejandra Ribera, Creole jazz singer Carmen
 Souza
and Toronto’s Katenen “Cheka” Dioubate.
Heading the bill for Global Blues were Havana’s Mezcla, Razia
Said and “The Golden Voice of Africa,” Salif Keita.
Next day, which was World Refugee Day, we heard Global Divas and
Global Blues with international and local stars pairing up for
free music in the Park. A 1000 Tastes of Toronto provided
Gourmet food by Toronto’s top chefs at $5 a pop. There was also
a free opening night concert at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Festival highlights included the African Trilogy, John Malkovich
Live on stage in the Infernal Comedy of A Serial Killer by
Michael Sturminger which was received by critics with mixed
results and the Free Waves Festival---short performances in
theatre, dance and music of the Young Centre for Performing
Arts, Vienna Academy Orchestra and TSO Goes Late Night:
Beethoven Symphony 9.
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