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Last update: a minute agoSouth Asian Spotlight: Toronto’s DESIFEST is going bigger for its 20th anniversary, expanding from a two-day event to a full weekend at Sankofa Square on June 19–20, with stages spanning Bollywood, Punjabi, Bangla, Carnatic fusion, hip hop and R&B plus open mics and artist showcases, backed by TD Bank. Industry Move: Indie distributor IDOL has named Evan Whikehart general manager for North America, tasked with growing labels like Mexican Summer and HighNote and rolling out new D2C services in the US (planned for Q3 2026). Canadian Music on the Road: Arkells are set for The Outer Harbor in Buffalo on Aug. 15, and Triumph’s reunion tour lands in Tampa May 24. Health & Music Community: Calgary med student Kate Bourne leads a new study on long-term POTS outcomes, using her own 12-year path to diagnosis.
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