The Ward celebrates Toronto's first multicultural neighbourhood, where the descendants of free blacks and escaped slaves lived alongside the city's first Chinese, Jewish, and Italian communities. David Buchbinder - Artistic Director and trumpet Michael Occhipinti - assistant direction, and guitar and banjo Derek Kwan - assistant direction and voice Laurel Tubman - vocals Laura Campisi - vocals Aviva Chernick - vocals Louis Simao - bass and accordion