R3 @ Starbucks - ARTISTS

Makeda Buchanan

Makeda Buchanan is a driven musician who loves to play the trumpet. She has just started studying music full time at York University, and some day she hopes to use her music to reach children and teens. However, for now, Makeda just loves to play her trumpet and have fun!

Allie Johnson, Joesph Ukposidolo, Makeda Buchanan

From our first performance, our group clicked. We aren't an official band but when we come together we create music that can reach people of all ages. Allie Johnson is a talented vocalist that loves to make music with other musicians and Joseph Ukposidolo is an emerging guitarist who just loves to share his musical talent with others. As a group we strive to make music that with captivate audiences and help them understand that music is for everyone.

Joshua Watkis

Joshua Watkis is a talented musician who sings, writes music, and raps. Self expression is Josh's specialty and he loves to share his music with everyone! Weather Josh is in a small conversation or in front of a small group Josh knows how to reach his audience with his musical creations.

Jonelle Sills

Jonelle Sills is 17 years old and has been singing since she was 12. Singing has become a major part of her life and she plans to study music after high school. Jonelle enjoys performing R&B music but over the last three years she has fallen in love with classical music. Her love for both genres inspires her to sing R&B music with a classical twist.

Simon Ng and Cavina

Simon has been part of the musical movement since grade 6. He loves to make music, play music, practice music, and sing music. He also writes poetry on a regular basis and even though he is only in grade 11, he hopes to study recording engineering in his post secondary years.

Cavina has been singing since she was a kid and is currently singing in her school choir and is apart of her church's worship/inspirational team. She is in her last year of high school, prefers English over Chemisty and loves singing in the shower. Almost ready to enter her post-secondary career she is quite hopeful of discovering her own personal calling in life.