Crescendo Fest celebrates Black music excellence, culture [Video]

The second annual Crescendo Fest is kicking off in the Halifax-area this weekend, celebrating Black music excellence and culture.

The event is the brainchild of Micah Smith, a dynamic force in both the music industry and community empowerment.

“I just wanted to provide a space where Black artists and their allies could come together and learn from Black music industry professionals and then the artists would have a place to perform,” said Micah, during an interview with CTV Atlantic’s Katie Kelly.

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This year’s event is jam packed with things to do, including a creative masterclass, as well as song writing and export sessions.

Friday night will feature a music showcase at The Carleton in Halifax.

On Saturday, a free concert is scheduled to take place at Ferry Terminal Park in Dartmouth from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The headliners include …