Forget 'Gangnam Style,' it's time for a Day of the Dead playlist
It’s all very well to drape weird cottony stuff around your yard or go to a party dressed as Psy, constantly horsie dancing through the assembled sexy vampires, but how meaningful is all that Halloween...
View ArticleHandel's Orlando from La Monnaie
How does one become a countertenor? Just ask wikihow. They can teach you in 5 easy steps! Truth be told, it takes a lot of work becoming a countertenor. You have to develop your falsetto range,...
View ArticleGiants of Jazz: Tony Bennett in exclusive interview from CBC's Hot Air archive
This edition of Giants of Jazz brings you the first part of a two-part audio interview with the illustrious jazz singer, Tony Bennett. This interview has not been heard for close to 50 years and, like...
View ArticleL CON’s The Ballad Project: album stream and Q&A
Toronto’s ambitious and talented L CON recently released her debut LP, The Ballad Project, on Daps Records and you can stream it here until Nov. 8. ListenThe Ballad Project by L CONStreaming until...
View ArticleWhat’cha Readin’? Farewell to Perfect Youth (and 'Hey there' to Sloan's Chris...
While at least one of us has already said goodbye to Perfect Youth – The Birth of Canadian Punk by Sam Sutherland, it's now time for our book club to follow suit and officially do the same. It's our...
View ArticleLouise Forand-Samson hosts This Is My Music
It's impossible to imagine musical life in Quebec without Louise Forand-Samson. After setting the 2012-13 season in place, Forand-Samson has officially stepped down from her role as artistic director...
View ArticleRemixed: Ariane Moffatt plugs in with Poirier
Earlier this year, Juno-winning Montreal singer-songwriter Ariane Moffatt released MA, an electro-pop record that she describes as "mixing electronic textures with the organic sound of songwriting." It...
View ArticleGrimes cancels European tour over ongoing health concerns
After cancelling a string of Canadian concert dates, citing problems with hearing loss and tinnitus, electronic artist Grimes has been forced to cancel her entire European tour. “It's depressing to...
View ArticleMo Kenney, Up Close on Drive
Mo Kenney's self-titled album has just been released and it is a stunning debut for the Halifax singer-songwriter. Mo Kenny dropped by the CBC Music studio and performed a few acoustic versions of...
View ArticleQ&A: SonReal and Rich Kidd on the Closers
Vancouver rapper SonReal and Toronto producer/rapper Rich Kidd are lounging on a bench in the back of Queen Street West clothing store Proper Reserve. It’s early evening, still balmy for late...
View ArticleMovember starts now! Men: join our team today! Women: start drooling!
It's back! Yes, it is once again offically the month of Movember. All around the western world, men are growing moustaches to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. Happily coinciding...
View ArticleAC/DC to ZZ Top: CBC Music launches 'Guitar-riffic' rock stream
We're putting the axe to November by declaring it Guitar Month on CBC Music. To help kick it off, we're adding the new riff rock radio stream, "Guitar-riffic." From AC/DC to ZZ Top, BTO to Yukon...
View ArticleListen to CBC Music's seasonal favourites stream
There's no re-gifting CBC Music's festive collection of yuletide classics and seasonal hits from your favourite artists — this playlist makes the perfect soundtrack to spruce up all your holiday...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Thursday November 1st
Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Here are the stories we're talking about today. FEATURES: THE...
View ArticleMozart meets James Bond and Vivaldi gets a remix
Mozart meets James Bond as Igudesman and Joo bring their Big Nightmare Music to the Winnipeg Symphony; Peter Oundjian offers free classical music to Scottish newborns, and Max Richter reimagines...
View ArticleBucky Awards 2012: nominations open for The Hugh Le Caine Electronic Sackbut...
The Bucky Award nominations continue, and it’s time for a new category: The Hugh Le Caine Electronic Sackbut Award! Yes, yes, it’s a fancy way of saying “Best Electronic Song,” but it is also important...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Friday November 2
Each day, Radio 2 Morning starts your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Now, you can follow along at home. Here are the stories we're talking about today....
View ArticleAPCMAs 2012: a night of firsts
Singer-songwriter Don Amero finally broke his winless streak at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards on Thursday night. Even though the win came as part of the supergroup Indian City, it was just...
View ArticleAPCMAS 2012: list of winners
Best blues CDDerek Miller Derek Miller with Double Trouble WINNERGary Farmer and the Troublemakers Under the WatertowerJoel Johnson Blues Joose Vol. 1Murray Porter Songs Lived & Life...
View ArticleAlexina Louie goes for the throat (singing)
CBC Music decided to surprise Toronto composer Alexina Louie with an impromptu lesson in the art of throat singing last weekend, given by Evie Mark and Akinisie Sivuarapik. Mark and Sivuarapik are...
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