Mpho Koaho’s growing talent has earned him some prime camera time. The Toronto-based actor is part of an ensemble cast for the sci-fi television series, Falling Skies, and he now he’s also featured in the Michael Melski action-thriller Charlie Zone, screening at the 2012 ReelWorld Film Festival April 13.

Ottawa’s Yvon Soglo, aka b-boy Crazy Smooth, is a noted b-boy choreographer who will be bringing his magic to Toronto in two back to back performances (April 13 and 14) at the Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre.

The Keep Toronto Reading Festival takes place from April 1 to 30. However, it was in jeopardy of being cancelled due to the 14 day strike by Toronto Public Library workers. Thankfully, the strike ended and he festival will go on as planned. Sway hit the streets to ask …

In 2003, Alleyne commemorated his 70th birthday by founding the Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund (AASF), which provides financial assistance to young, aspiring musicians pursuing a higher education through music.

Whether they’re hosting a show for the lovers or helping listeners start their day, the DJs at G98.7 are focused on bringing back traditional radio that will make their audience forget how the digital age of satellite radio, podcasts and iTunes has changed music.

Having worked with a music program in Toronto’s Jane-Finch area, Agile’s decision to get involved with Remix was rooted in a realization that he was becoming a male role model for youth. “It’s a different part of the journey,” he explains with respect to his career, “and a rewarding one.

Bombino sees his music as a way of bringing Tuareg culture forward into the future. “It’s so important to protect a people, to preserve the language and culture,” he says. See Bombino April 12 at Lula Lounge.

“If it makes money then we will see more Black soul singers in the mainstream. If it doesn’t, we won’t.” —Broadcaster and journalist Norman “Otis” Richmond

”If there are people who missed the bus and didn’t know that we had talent, and they want to come look now, then come look. We’ve got plenty.” — Tyrone “T-RexXx” Edwards on Toronto’s musical landscape

They may be flying under the radar right now, but these emerging artists are poised to be Canada’s next music icons.