About this episode
Richard Crouse interviews Juno nominee Ammoye and author Sonya Singh about their recent works and achievements.
On the Saturday March 14, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet 8 time Juno nominee Ammote. She recently won Best Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year at the Reggae North Music Awards. Her album Water earned her a JUNO Award nomination as well as Grammy Award consideration and she has shared stages with renowned artists such as Michael Bublé, Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley, Chronixx, Arkells, Brandy and Wyclef Jean. Today Ammoye joins me to talk about being nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year at the 2026 JUNOs for the song “More Reggae (Funk It Up),” her collaboration with powerhouse performer Samora. Then, we get to know Sonya Singh. Following the success of her debut, Sonya returns with “The Fake Matchmaker,” a delightful, trope-rich rom-com with real heart. With sharp humour and irresistible chemistry, the novel delivers a smart, modern take on dating, expectations, and the beautiful messiness of falling for someone at the wrong time. Told through a fun, fizzy rom-com lens, Manisha’s story is also steeped in Indian culture, exploring family dynamics and generational expectations with warmth and wit.
People in this episode
Guests: AMMOYE, Sonya Singh
Topics covered
- music
- literature
- entertainment
- culture
- awards
Keywords
- Juno nominee
- Reggae North Music Awards
- The Fake Matchmaker
- More Reggae (Funk It Up)
- Indian culture
- rom-com
- family dynamics
- generational expectations
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Water, The Fake Matchmaker
Books & works: The Richard Crouse Show, Juno, Best Vocalist and Entertainer, Water, JUNO Award, Grammy Award, Reggae Recording of the Year, More Reggae (Funk It Up, The Fake Matchmaker
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