Betty Bonifassi

• SLAV show returns to stage as Quebecers grapple with race and representation

  The new production includes three women of colour out of a total cast of seven women.

  Entertainment

  Jan 23, 2019
  
• ‘SLĀV wasn’t cancelled from censorship,’ states Montreal jazz fest

  The show was pulled from the festival's bill from both security concerns and after one of the actresses was injured.

  Entertainment

  Jul 7, 2018
  
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• All SLĀV performances cancelled by Montreal Jazz Fest following controversy

  All performances of controversial show 'SLĀV: a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs' have been cancelled following multiple protests.

  Entertainment

  Jul 4, 2018
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• American musician pulls out of Montreal jazz fest because of controversial show

  American musician Moses Sumney has pulled out of the Montreal International Jazz Festival because of a controversial show that is directed by a white man and features a white woman singing songs composed by black slaves.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2018
• Montreal Jazz Festival cancels 2 showings of controversial show after singer breaks ankle

  The Montreal Jazz Festival has cancelled the June 29 and 30 showings of a controversial production that incorporates songs composed by slaves.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2018
• Protesters rally against ‘theatrical odyssey based on slave songs’ at Jazz Festival for second day

  Described as “a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs,” SLĀV is the most popular show at this year's Montreal Jazz Festival, with its first five shows all sold out. But it's also been the most controversial so far. 

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2018
• Protesters denounce predominantly white show of songs by black slaves at Montreal Jazz Festival

  About 75 protesters shouted "shame" to evening diners on Tuesday at a sunny terrasse outside a downtown theatre that was hosting a show directed by a white man, featuring a white woman singing songs composed by black slaves.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2018