Jean Augustine's Huge Birthday Party
FRONT PAGE Toronto Caribbean Newspaper SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PARTY By Stephen Weir On Saturday night, the Harbourfront Centre and Theatre in Toronto was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the Battle of the Bands and a celebration of Jean Augustine’s 87th birthday. The event, held under the banner of the #CaribbeanTales Film Festival ( #ctff ), attracted a lively crowd eager to celebrate both music and a distinguished figure in Canadian history. The evening featured performances by two renowned musicians and the screenings of two Toronto Caribbean Carnival films. The highlight was the screening of “Iconography: Mungal Patasar,” a Trinidad documentary directed by Mikhail Gibbingsand Teneka Mohammed. The film delves into the life and career of Indo-Trinidadian musician Mungal Patasar, celebrated for his unique fusion of sitar and steelpan, blending Eastern and Western musical traditions. Patasar, who traveled from Trinidad for the event, performed a captivating set accompanied by panni