"I'm a grad student in social anthropology at the University of Toronto. My research centres on migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. I make music and memes and I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder." -Henry Lee Heinonen

Henry-- who goes by "Quarry Bay" is our very first artist to be featured here, and we're happy to introduce him to you. He brings a fresh and modern musical treatment to introspective lyrics exploring his own personal experiences with madness. Enjoy!

I'm Listening by Quarry Bay

"Banjo Rebellion got its name when Val Kerr & Bill Nunnelley, partners in life and in music, answered the call for rebel performers at the Toronto MadX event, aptly named 'The Rebellion'. In July 2016, during Toronto's annual Mad Pride week we asked ourselves the question, 'What does it take to free ourselves from what others would have us be.' We're still working on that. In the meantime, check out our Banjo Rebellion Facebook group." -Val Kerr

Banjo Rebellion blends a warm, familiar, folk sound with a great sense of humour. Check out this haunting rendition of "The Cuckoo", the quintessential Mad Pride bird.

The Key West Sessions

The Cuckoo by Banjo Rebellion

Mad Pride is an arts, culture, and heritage festival created by psychiatric survivors, consumers, mad people, and folks the world has labelled “mentally ill”.

Mad Pride Music