
LOVIN' YOU
The Minnie Riperton Story
By Divine Brown
Featuring DJ Starting from Scratch
With Guest Vocalist Glenn Lewis
Presented by Luminato Festival

Divine Brown
“A rare gift to have, Divine Brown’s five-octave vocal range makes everybody stand up and pay attention.”
– byblacks.com
"When Divine Brown enters a room the energy becomes electric. ...people instantly recognize her as music royalty which she carries fearlessly having earned rather than borrowed her crown."
-–The Meaford Independent
DJ Starting from Scratch
“One of Canada’s most recognized DJs.” – FLOW 93.5
Glenn Lewis
“A reminder that understated soul can still have a powerful impact.”
- Exclaim!
The Show
Get ready for a night of big vocals, deep grooves, and pure joy.
Juno Award–winning powerhouse Divine Brown takes the stage for a made-for-Luminato Festival celebration of the legendary Minnie Riperton, the voice behind “Lovin’ You” and “Les Fleurs,” and one of the most influential yet unsung soul artists of her time. Alongside collaborators like Stevie Wonder and George Benson, Minnie helped shape the sound of soul, jazz, and R&B for generations to come.
Backed by a seven-piece band, string section and featuring DJ Starting From Scratch and Glenn Lewis, this high-energy concert connects Minnie’s iconic songs to the artists and producers who later sampled and remixed her sound, from A Tribe Called Quest and Fugees to J Dilla, The Roots, and Kaytranada.
This is a feel-it-in-your-body, sing-along, dance-in-your-seat kind of night, celebrating a voice that keeps showing up in the music we love today.
Come for the songs you know.
Stay for the grooves you didn’t realize started here.
Date & Time
Location: Harbourfront Concert Stage
Access Measures: An Access Guide and Venue Guide are available
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To find out more information, please contact our Access Concierge, Emily Maxwell, at
access@luminato.com
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Sensory Warnings: Loud music, flashing lights
| Date | Time | Access Measures | Show Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 PM | ASL Interpreted Performance and Pre-Show Audio Primer Available | Get Tickets |
What You’ll Experience
Meet The Artists
Full Cast and Crew
Creator and Lead Performer – Divine Brown
DJ and Visuals – DJ Starting from Scratch
Guest Vocalist – Glenn Lewis
Director – Hollywood Jade
Arranger, Copyist, Rehearsal Keys – Michael Shand
Artist Assistant – Ray Bramble
Bass and Musical Director – Calvin Beale
Drums – Worrell McFarlane
Rehearsal Drums – David Richards
Main Keys – Joel Joseph
Aux Keys – Peter Kadar
Guitar – Miles Finlayson
Strings – Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, Tanya Charles, Matthew Antal, Samuel Bisson)
Background Vocals – Patricia Shirley
Background Vocals – Omar Lunan
Script – Erin Brandenberg
Stage Manager – Tamara Vuckovic
Monitor Engineer – Adrian Sterling
FOH Engineer – Jeffrey Holdip
Lighting – Andrew Dawson
Luminato Producer – Sarah Barrable-Tishauer
Luminato Production Manager – Duncan MacMillian











