Calgary Philharmonic pays homage to reggae legend with world ...

“It’s very rare but very exciting,” Jones says. “I think it’s the first of its type here in Canada. This is the bridging of the gap: it’s working with other cities, other provinces and representatives of who are here in Canada, the diasporic makeup of who we are. I just think it’s beautiful that we have Ontario and Alberta connecting here in peace, love and unity. I believe, not to get too political here, our country needs this togetherness. We are Canadians. We are different but the same. We also have our unique attributes and all of that will be on display at this event where we’re all coming together and unifying with our individual attributes. It’s a testament to Bob’s music. As militant as it can be and the teachables that are in there, there is a sense of unity and one love that we are going to have on display at a time when we need it more than ever.”