Harry Belafonte Tribute Show Stars King Cosmos And Pimento Band On March 29
Photos: Natasha Von Castle|Wikimedia Commons Photo Above: King Cosmos – Centre | Pimento Groove Join Canadian-based Calypso and Soca performer and actor, King Cosmos alongside the high-energy group, Pimento Groove for a one-afternoon-only tribute show to honor the artistry of Harry Belafonte. With songs such as “Day-O,” “Jamaica Farewell” and “Island In the Sun,” Toronto will experience musical classics with 2026 flair. King Cosmos is an award-winning, 2-time Calypso Monarch (the highest award for Calypso in Canada) who has performed with the Toronto Symphony and National Arts Centre orchestras and toured internationally representing the genre. Harry Belafonte was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. His breakthrough album, Calypso was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. He was a Tony and Emmy winner. Harry has had a major impact on King Cosmos’ career, leading him to record his first album, ‘Dis One Hot.’ “Before Harry, Calypso, (Caribbean folk music really), was a Trinidad and Tobago-based genre,” says the Trinbago born and Canadian based King Cosmos. “With Harry’s music, and best-selling album ‘Calypso’ breaking the barrier, he paved the way for greats like Sparrow, Lord Melody and others. Now we pay tribute to him, and it feels good to do so.” Pimento Groove is a 5-piece ensemble that features leader Maurice Gordon on guitar, Oniel Fuller on drums, Michael Kennedy on bass and Ricky McIntosh on keyboards. Tribute to Harry takes place at The Rex Hotel and Jazz Bar in Toronto (194 Queen St. West) on Sunday March 29th, from 2-4 PM at the iconic venue. Admission: Pay-what-you-can at the door.
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Photos: Natasha Von Castle|Wikimedia Commons
Photo Above: King Cosmos – Centre | Pimento Groove
Join Canadian-based Calypso and Soca performer and actor, King Cosmos alongside the high-energy group, Pimento Groove for a one-afternoon-only tribute show to honor the artistry of Harry Belafonte. With songs such as “Day-O,” “Jamaica Farewell” and “Island In the Sun,” Toronto will experience musical classics with 2026 flair.
King Cosmos is an award-winning, 2-time Calypso Monarch (the highest award for Calypso in Canada) who has performed with the Toronto Symphony and National Arts Centre orchestras and toured internationally representing the genre.
Harry Belafonte was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. His breakthrough album, Calypso was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. He was a Tony and Emmy winner.
Harry has had a major impact on King Cosmos’ career, leading him to record his first album, ‘Dis One Hot.’ “Before Harry, Calypso, (Caribbean folk music really), was a Trinidad and Tobago-based genre,” says the Trinbago born and Canadian based King Cosmos.
“With Harry’s music, and best-selling album ‘Calypso’ breaking the barrier, he paved the way for greats like Sparrow, Lord Melody and others. Now we pay tribute to him, and it feels good to do so.”
Pimento Groove is a 5-piece ensemble that features leader Maurice Gordon on guitar, Oniel Fuller on drums, Michael Kennedy on bass and Ricky McIntosh on keyboards.
Tribute to Harry takes place at The Rex Hotel and Jazz Bar in Toronto (194 Queen St. West) on Sunday March 29th, from 2-4 PM at the iconic venue.
Admission: Pay-what-you-can at the door.
