Met Radio's Donovan Laxcroxi interviews actor and writer John Pope. He is known for his work in "Dexter: Original Sin".

https://www.itsjohnpope.com/

Met Radio's Sarra Gillani interviews Toronto-based R&B artist, INDIRA. She released her debut EP, Indiscreet, on May 16, 2025. They chat all about the EP, INDIRA's writing process, and much more! (Originally aired on Morning Mixtape, 2025-June-05)

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Dwayne P. Mitchell, he is an actor, artist, and activist. Originally from Atlanta, GA, Dwayne’s passion for bridging art and activism has been the foundation of his artistry since his youth. He is a first-generation college graduate holding a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Performance - from the Historically Black institution, Fisk University; and a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He is in the musical "Back To The Future" which will be going on an international tour soon.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress and director Taylor Foster. She is working on a small budget film "Wally Jackson And The Probability Love And Car Accidents" .

She is known for her appearance in Netflix's “Dear White People".

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6327290/

https://www.taylrfostr.com/projects

SOUNDCLOUD DESCRIPTION:

A round up of work, community/learning, funding, and submission opportunities for youth in the arts, based on the May 23, 2025 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter.

Website: www.artreach.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachto/

Links:

ARTREACH WORKSHOP: GRANT WRITING FOR ARTS PROGRAMMERS

artreach.org/workshops

JAYU - iAM MUSIC PROGRAM DEVELOPER & FACILITATOR

jayu.ca/hiring

TORONTO ARTS COUNCIL - WRITERS PROGRAM GRANT

torontoartscouncil.org/grants/writers-program/

NEXT GENERATION ARTS - HEALTH EMPOWERMENT AND ARTS LEVERAGE (HEAL) WORKSHOPS

nextgenerationarts.ca/heal

Janet describes LEAF’s Backyard Tree Planting Program. She is the founder of LEAF and explains why the program will help promote sustainability and address climate change.

Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey in conversation with Susanne Dorder a healer based in the GTA of Suriname heritage and the Caribbean diaspora who combines expressive arts and psychotherapy into her work in research and education. As a PHD candidate with nearly 20 years of experience empowering individuals and groups, Susanne has developed Africentric healing methods and teachings through her training and workbook, Black Ligature Expressive Arts Songs & Stories (B.L.E.S.S.). Susanne Dorder encourages us to engage in wellness practices, including art-based modalities of music, movement and storytelling, to help maintain balance within our lives.

Visit www.schoolofexat.com

Host: Kejo Buchanan

Artist: Susanne Dorder

Heather Feather, a singer-songwriter and disability advocate, discusses her journey from a classical musician to creating children's music due to her MS diagnosis. Her new single "Happy for You" and upcoming album "Together," releasing June 27, emphasize inclusion and social-emotional development. Heather collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Dean Jones and her jazz friends for the album. She highlights the importance of inclusion in the music industry and her involvement with RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities). Heather's music aims to reduce anxiety in children and promote self-acceptance.

National Film Board honours Asian Heritage Month with Asian Canadian Perspectives Channel by Met Radio 1280 AM

Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey in conversation with Amanda Rheaume, a LGBTQ2+ Citizen of the Metis Nation of Ontario, an award winning singer-songwriter, Operations Director for International Indigenous Music Summit and record label co-founder of Ishkōdé Records. Discussing a recent collection of songs of Métis people, places and stories, across centuries in title and spirit The Truth We Hold album (2025). Amanda Rheaume invites us to slow down and engage with a songbook of self-identity, remap our awareness and history and stay present.

Visit

www.amandarheaume.com

Host: Kejo Buchanan

Artist: Amanda Rheaume