Hi, my name is Charlie Star. I’m an artist and educator based in Hamilton, Ontario. My work explores the ways sound, memory, and identity connect, particularly within Black diasporic communities. I use sound as a tool for storytelling, healing, and connection, often combining found sound from interviews, archival material, music, and field recordings to create layered audio artworks.

My background is rooted in both visual and sound-based practices. I recently completed a Master of Fine Arts, where my thesis project focused on remix culture and the diversity of Black music. I also draw on personal experiences of growing up in a biracial family with Afro-Caribbean and French-Canadian roots, and the ways listening to and producing music helps me navigate questions of identity and belonging, while also revealing their complexities.

This path began with a DJ project I started in 2015 under the moniker Rasta Princess, a name inspired by a close friend of my dad’s who would joyfully call me ‘Princess!’ every time he saw me. Rooted in love and reverence for Black musical lineages, especially reggae and its many evolutions and migrations, including dub, dancehall, ska, rocksteady, and lover’s rock, I seek out female-fronted reggae and music that reflects the breadth of the Black diaspora, from vintage tracks and hidden gems to future-facing experimental sounds.

Margins In Resonance is an extension of my creative and research practice. It’s a project close to my heart, born from a desire to hear and share stories that don’t often get centered. I’m drawn to sound for its emotional and visceral power, and its ability to spark deep, personal reflection. Through my work, I hope to create space for that kind of listening.

I’m very grateful to connect with others through this project, and I’m approaching every conversation with care, curiosity, and respect. I look forward to listening with you.