It has been seven years since Sister Carol performed in Canada. Her last performance there was at Rastafest in Toronto in August, 2016.
She returns to Maple Leaf land on March 25 for SistahFest, a show featuring an all-female lineup at El Mocambo nightclub in Toronto. Nana McLean, Jade Faith and Fancy Lady are also scheduled to perform.
Fittingly, Sister Carol will hit the stage with a new song called ‘Nubian Woman’ which celebrates black women. It was released March 24 by her Black Cinderella Records and also acknowledges Women’s History Month.
The Grammy-nominated artist has been a recording artist for over 40 years, and although she is one of the top touring acts in contemporary reggae, does not believe women are shown enough respect in the industry.
“It's very painful to see even in 2023, we (are) still having events with only males. There's a great imbalance in all aspects so I have to keep reminding my sisters how powerful they are and to continue despite the injustice they're facing,” said Sister Carol.
SistahFest kicks off a busy year for Sister Carol. On April 20, she will be part of a concert at Sony Hall featuring the Easy Star All Stars Band and the Cannabis Cup Band.
In August, she is scheduled to perform in California, Oregon and Vancouver, Canada.
Written By Howard Campbell