Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on Feb. 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by international roots, rock and reggae sensation Jesse Royal. With performances by The Human Rights, Omega Mighty, Juno winner Kairo McLean and Joshua Lucas, the event — Presented by Jones & Jones and Brampton On Stage and hosted by MC Bondé — will celebrate music in its truest form.
This Peace, Love, Unity Edition of the crowd-pleasing pop-up has been engineered to, once again, connect worlds with a global blend of vibes that truly reflect the community. Positive energy will flow from a lineup that’s indicative of a diverse cultural mosaic, connecting listeners of all ages through the unifying power of music. Let’s check out that overflowing buffet of skills:
Jesse Royal is a Grammy-nominated, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. Renowned for his numerous 21st-century reggae anthems — including Modern Day Judas, which rails against bad-minded people, and 2015’s Finally, written in recognition of the long-overdue decriminalization of marijuana in Jamaica — this Rastafarian chart star is one of the island’s most charismatic young talents. His debut album, 2017’s Lily of Da Valley, hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart, and his followup Royal, dropped in 2021.
The Human Rights have become one of Canada’s most beloved and respected independent reggae bands since coming together in 2007 around one of the true lions of the Toronto reggae scene, Friendlyness (Big Sugar, Culture Shock, Truth And Rights). In 2014, Tréson joined the band to create a uniquely powerful two-man vocal frontline that delivers roots reggae, soul, R&B and dancehall vibes — all backed by the propulsive rhythm section of Tyler Wagler (bass) and Eric Woolston (drums), plus Canadian reggae legend Dave Jackson on keys, two blazing guitarists and the Declaration of Human Rights horn section.
Omega Mighty is a Canadian R&B-fusion/dancehall artist with an eclectic sound, switching between Jamaican patois, sultry vocals and an energetic rapflow with confidence. Her 2021 EP, Me & Youforia, put her on the map with its winning exploration of genres like rock, dancehall, Afrobeat and pop Inspired by ’90s R&B and new age music alike, Omega draws influence from artists like Rihanna, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Brandy, Stefflondon and Vybz Kartel. She’s proud to wear multiple hats, acting as singer-songwriter, producer and creative director for her energetic live performances, which spotlight her smooth vocals, vibrant movement and militant aura.
Kairo McLean says he was born to play music. Obviously, it’s something he’s always gravitated to: He started playing drums at age three and guitar at six. And in 2022, at the ripe age of 15, he became the youngest person to ever receive a Juno Award, for his EP Easy Now. A true connoisseur of all aspects of reggae, rock-steady and sound-system culture, he takes his cues from greats like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott and Peter Tosh. All this and more makes Kairo a phenomenon to keep an eye on as his star continues to rise in the Canadian music scene.
Joshua Lucas has been striving to preserve authentic Jamaican and Caribbean culture through music and DJing. Since he started on his path at the tender age of nine, his position as one of Canada’s most talented DJs has continued to be reinforced as he delights crowds at clubs, parties and festivals alike. He’s blazed a trail in Toronto music and entertainment, taking on a role as a cultural preserver of authentic music and culture via his DJing, live performance, event promotion and music production. His sound selections, versatility, mixing skills and knowledge of the music began getting attention from a growing fan base around Toronto and attracted some of the industry’s heavy hitters. That led to Joshua’s first appearance at the Jambana One World Festival at the age of 15.
MC Bondé is a Zimbabwean-born actor, award-winning host who has been in the entertainment business since 1995. He made his acting debut in the feature film Clash, which was released on Netflix in 2021.
This edition of Flavours & Vibes will begin with a preshow mixer at 7 p.m., followed by the show at 8 p.m. The Rose is located at 1 Theatre Lane in Brampton. Get tickets HERE.
