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Join local artist and Afrosonic researcher Charlie Star for a workshop and listening party exploring HPL’s collection of Black Canadian music.
Canada designates February as Black History Month to honour the contributions and legacies of Black Canadians and their communities. While Black communities in Canada are often viewed through a lens shaped by American culture, this month offers an opportunity to highlight the distinct experiences of Black Canadians. Artist and Afrosonic researcher Charlie Star will be exploring the CD collection at the Hamilton Public Library to uncover the representation of Black Canadian musicians. Join her for an insightful presentation of her findings, a listening party, and to submit formal requests for CDs you would like included in Hamilton Public Library's collection.
Charlie Star is an interdisciplinary artist, DJ, researcher, educator, cultural worker and second-generation astrologer with a Master’s degree in Studio Arts. Her practice explores the intersections of personal and collective identity, drawing from her experiences as a bi-racial French-Canadian-Afro-Caribbean woman. She constellates astrology, collage, Black diasporic studies, experimental sound composition, DJ scholarship, archival research and Afrofuturism to create a layered and multidimensional artistic expression.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | In Branch | Black History Month |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
