A journey home. A love letter to where it all began. my childhood, my roots - in every note. Welcome to Genesis
INGIA is a South Sudanese Canadian vocalist and saxophonist bringing bold energy, soul, and intention to every stage she touches. She blends Afro-Fusion, Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul and Gospel, creating a sound that’s both rooted and refreshingly new. Under her stage name INGIA which stands for Intention, Nurture, Gratitude, Inspiration, and Amplify, these values are at the core of her music. Joyce is poised to make a significant impact in the industry. Keep an eye on her journey!
INGIA joins CEC for the BRIEFLY release show at Sidestage, performing live with the band in celebration of the new EP. Having recorded saxophone on the project and vocals for the live vinyl session, INGIA brings a full-circle performance.
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Join us on May 31, 2026, at 8 PM, at the ACU Hall of the West End Cultural Centre, for a powerful evening celebrating women in jazz.
The night opens with a special duo performance by saxophonist INGIA, featuring music from her brand-new EP. With lyrical intensity and bold improvisation, she brings a fresh and compelling voice to today’s jazz landscape.
The Maude Fortier Quartet follows, presenting original compositions from Maude’s new album Echoes of Change, alongside other works that blend contemporary jazz with emotional depth, rhythmic vitality, and personal storytelling.
Together, these performances highlight the creativity, leadership, and artistry of women shaping the future of jazz—an inspiring and unforgettable night of music.
HERitage returns for its second year, bringing community together to create space for BIPOC & underrepresented voices in the arts. Join us!
HERitage is a community centered arts gathering rooted in the identities, histories, and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, POC, and underrepresented women in the arts. Our heritage shapes how we create, move, and exist and often informs the barriers we face within the arts scene. HERitage creates space to name those experiences, celebrate resilience, and build visibility together.
The evening will feature panel discussions with established and emerging Winnipeg-based creatives, centering conversations around identity, heritage, and navigating the arts as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) women. Live performances by an all-women's band featuring panellists and local creatives will follow, along with woman-owned vendors offering items, refreshments, and artwork on display.
HERitage is also a space for connection, collaboration, and care, inviting artists and community members to gather, network, and build toward a more inclusive arts landscape.
Free for Students (18 & Under) and Community Elders (60+) General Admission: $10
This event, a collaboration between Winnipeg Art Gallery - Qaumajuq and Black Artists Winnipeg, highlights local fashion designers, performers, and a local vendor market.
This is a free event, no registration required
More info: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtIKD3ETwx/?igsh=a3RhdGp6Mjc5NDd4
Join us as we celebrate and explore the life and music of James "J-Dilla" Yancey on what would have been his 52nd birthday!
You know what it is, you know what it be. Ask and you shall receive. Time to revisit one (or five) of the illest nights of the last two decades (your words, not mine). For those that were there and those that weren't. Something tangible to experience in the flesh, kid. No simulation, no Al, no synthetic digital trickery. We are all live, all Dilla, all night. New memories for you and your people.
Good sht. Hot sht.
Brought to you by the good people at the SDTW Dream Fulfillment Center, the Lootbag Anti-Chop Consortium, and Downtown Watch in collaboration with Public Domain WPG.
$25 ADV // $30 DOOR