This workshop will look at storytelling through music as well as freestyle or improvisation and how it not only enhances one’s creative ability but how it is a general useful skill in life. Activities will cover basic song structure and how to use different topics to inspire writing and eventually how to improvise ideas and add them to existing work.

Recommended for Grades 3 to 9

Presenter Bio:

Raised in Zimbabwe and currently based in Calgary, KTheChosen is your Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper who creates music that is both entertaining and enlightening. K (as he is affectionately known) believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. Since 2015, K has self-released several projects leading to him being named in the Herald's Top 20 Compelling Calgarians for 2022 and nominated twice for the YYC Music Awards Rap Recording of the year (2022 and 2024). As a mentor, K has also been involved in youth programs from Science Genius (a program that teaches middle school children about science through music) to Antyx Arts’ series of workshops for freestyling and artistic practice.

The Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture 2025 is back, bigger and better! Held each year in February as part of Black History Month, this festival is the hallmark event of the Ethnik Festivals Association. It proudly celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of the Afro-Canadian and Caribbean communities, showcasing vibrant cultural expressions that highlight inclusivity, diversity, and unity within Calgary and beyond.

One of the festival’s signature events, the Calgary Food War, returns in 2025 with a romantic twist! This year’s competition will be Valentine-themed, where couples will compete head-to-head, showcasing their culinary talents and creativity. Get ready for an unforgettable food competition that blends love, culture, and flavor. The Calgary Food War has always been a crowd favorite, and with this new format, it’s set to be even more exciting! Additionally, local artists (including KTheChosen) will grace the stage, captivating the audience with their performances

The ‘YYC Music Awards Spotlight’ is a showcase of some of Calgary’s best musicians from a wide variety of genres and backgrounds. This centrally located, free and all-ages event will be mobility accessible in order to provide the public with an opportunity to discover some of the exceptional talents that create new music right here in our city.

This year’s artists are 2024 nominees, Ashley Ghostkeeper,  Free the Cynics and KTheChosen.

The Calgary Public Library has gathered a collection of exciting activities, virtual programs, books and movies, mental health resources, and in location activities  to celebrate the start of winter!

This includes a live performance by KTheChosen  at the Memorial Park Library on Weds, Dec 18th!

The 2024 Living a Creative Life Congress focuses once again on Art for Social Change and continues to probe the question: How might artists lead the way to a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible city where everyone belongs? This year we are exploring that question through the lens of our city’s new branding Blue Sky City as we look at ways Calgary can live up to the promise and potential of truly being a blue-sky city.

KTheChosen will be part of the Seven Artists in Action session, where he will perform a song and share his artistic journey through a presentation.