Jair Dynast continues to explore and re-connect with his roots. After a successful African Heritage Month in Toronto this past February 2009, Jair decided to visit Barbados to check out the Crop Over Festival there.  As most of you may know, Jair left Barbados as a very young boy to live in Toronto so he’s not really experienced Crop Over.

Jair is travelling with his camera and plans to write some accounts of his Crop Over experiences for you lovers and fans of his music so look out fior those pictures and stories (Jair Dynast the storyteller) to flow back to Toronto so you too can experience the Crop Over Festival through the lens of Jair’s camera.

February 19th Opening Acts: Jair Dynast was the opening act as the TDSB celebrated “Artists with an Edge” with performances from socially conscious artists of African Heritage to a full assembly of students at David & Mary Thomson Collegiate. Jair Dynast got the crowd open with his popular single “Art of Invention” bringing thunderous applause from the crowd of students from several schools in attendance. He signed several autographs and took numerous photos with fans.

Jair was in the company of well known spoken-word performer, Al St. Louis among other well known local performers, such as Kid Famous as part of musical play, “The Corner”.

February 19th Opening Acts: Jair Dynast was the opening act as the TDSB celebrated “Artists with an Edge” with performances from socially conscious artists of African Heritage to a full assembly of students at Monarch Park Collegiate. Jair Dynast got the crowd open with his popular single “Art of Invention” bringing thunderous applause from the crowd of students from several schools in attendance. He signed several autographs and took numerous photos with fans.

Jair was in the company of well known spoken-word performer, Al St. Louis among other well known local performers, such as Kid Famous as part of musical play, “The Corner”.

In celebration of African Heritage Month, Jair Dynast will conduct twelve workshops and give 12-performances to students in Toronto area public schools during the month of February.

February 4 - Location: Winston Churchill C.I.

February 12 - Location: Cedabrae C.I.

February 18 - Location: Birchmount C.I.

February 19 - Location: Monarch Park C.I.

February 19 - Location: David & Mary Thomson C.I.

February 20 - Location: Central Commerce C.I.

February 20 - Location: Vaughan Road Academy

February 24 - Location: Joseph Brant Sr. P.S.

February 25 - Location: Central Tech

February 25 - Location: Harbord C.I.

February 26 - Location: West Hill C.I.

February 27 - Location: Winston Churchill C.I.

These workshops will highlight the significant contributions made by African-American inventors to modern society.  In addition, Jair has written, composed and produced a song, ‘Art of Invention’ to pay special tribute to these inventors.

A music video will also be released of the song that will be made available to students as a free mp3 download at the artist’s rap music social network community.