In today’s edition of This City: K’naan Warsame on his first feature film, Mother Mother; an eclectic Junction Triangle loft that doubles as a ceramics studio; a beloved musical’s long-awaited return; and more. For all of our city coverage, visit torontolife.com or subscribe to our print edition. |
Most of us know K’naan Warsame because of “Wavin’ Flag,” his 2009 hit that became one of the most popular songs on the planet. Turns out the Somali-born singer—who settled in Rexdale as a refugee in his teens—is also a movie buff who always dreamed of telling stories on the big screen. With his debut, Mother Mother, which premiered at TIFF over the weekend, that moment has finally arrived. The film is about grief, impossible choices and the mysterious wisdom of camels. He tells us about it here. |
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| Sculptural artist Tamara Al-Issa and photo director Gordon Gair spent 10 days this past February vigorously transforming their Junction Triangle loft into a dream home and studio. Here, a peek inside their eclectic, Mediterranean-inspired space. |
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| Twenty-three years ago, the population of Gander, Newfoundland, shot up by two-thirds overnight when 38 planes were grounded there following 9/11. The legendary hospitality shown by locals to the stranded passengers was immortalized by Come From Away, the hit musical developed by Toronto’s Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It rapidly became a fan favourite, capturing hearts on and off Broadway and playing for seven years in theatres across Canada. Begins September 22, Royal Alexandra Theatre |
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