Giants of Jazz: Duke Ellington in exclusive interview from CBC's Hot Air archive
This edition of Giants of Jazz focuses on a true legend in American music, Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974). Ellington led a distinctive-sounding orchestra, made up of equally distinctive...
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'Black Dog' wins tournament of riffs, named best guitar riff ever
There is a lot to be said about Guitar Month, otherwise known to some of you as November. Rock and Roll fanatics nationwide paid tribute to various guitar legends that either inspired us to pick-up an...
View ArticleDon your swimsuits for The Sinking of the Titanic
West coast audiences will have what's likely to be one of the most unique classical concert experiences of their lives on Dec. 4 at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. That’s when the Redshift Music Society,...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Friday November 30
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...
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The Month in Merch: sweaters, dolls and koozies
It’s that time of the month again, am I right, ladies? It’s time for our month-end roundup of the best new merchandise from bands and artists brave enough to think outside the T-shirt. And it’s...
View ArticlePercussionist Pheeroan akLaff premieres 1979’s House of Spirit: Mirth in Toronto
It seems unlikely that an obscure yet influential avant-jazz album made in 1970s Manhattan would be performed live for the first time ever in Toronto in 2012, but that’s the case for House of Spirit:...
View ArticleChoral Concert presents the Canadian Chamber Choir
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni brings us the Canadian Chamber Choir in a concert from Halifax.The Canadian Chamber Choir is a unique entity in the world of Canadian choral music, as it is the...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Canada's top indie songs for November 30, 2012
CHART #322listenCheck out this week's edition of the chart as a handy dandy playlist or podcast (stream with the play button, download using the links to the right).During today's broadcast of The...
View ArticleBehind the Beat: DJ Nu-Mark on Jurassic 5
It was 14 years ago this Saturday that L.A.-based rap group Jurassic Five released their self-titled full-length debut, quickly becoming a leading voice in the alternative hip-hop scene. Consisting of...
View ArticleOhbijou, MINOTAURS stand up as Canadian Artists for Civil Liberties
In the video above, Nathan Lawr of MINOTAURS explains why he’s spearheaded a campaign for Canadian Artists for Civil Liberties.Living in Canada, one might be forgiven for taking our civil liberties for...
View ArticleBieber and Bublé make the Nickelback-free Forbes richest list
Forbes magazine released its annual 25 musicians that make way more than you list for 2012, with Justin Bieber and Michael Bublé being the only artists north of the border to clear north of $33...
View ArticleTNGHT dis(cuss) Kendrick Lamar freestyle at Toronto debut
A week after playing to a 10,000-plus festival audience in Osaka, Japan, TNGHT – Montreal's Lunice and Glaswegian Hudson Mohawke – are making their formal North American debut (after melting faces at...
View ArticleSerena Ryder is the first Canadian artist to hit number one on the Top 20
Vote here for next week's chart!It's a new day. For the first time ever, a Canadian has reached the top of this chart. Serena Ryder has managed to knock out the major Bond single, "Skyfall" by...
View ArticleSHIFT on November 30
Welcome to Shift, where Tom Allen takes you on a daily musical journey from the stalwarts of Classical music to the cutting edge of Contemporary tunes. Join us here on CBC music for a round-up of the...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Friday November 30
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 ArticleF-sharp minor: The Recluse
If F-sharp minor were a person, who would she be?Here's how the Signature Series works:1. Select a musical key.2. Gather the most famous melodies composed in that key.3. Mash up.4. Meet the person...
View ArticleGrant Lawrence Live: Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend and... do you suffer from...
Across Toronto, the country, and beyond, legions of Rheostatics fans let out of sigh of disappointment when the legendary indie band cancelled their first reunion concerts in over five years.The band...
View ArticleDiamond Rings on Q
Diamond Rings is the glam electronic pop moniker of Toronto musician and visual artist John O'Regan. He performs live from his sophomore record Free Dimensional and discusses his decision to go big in...
View ArticleDolly Parton on Q
Beloved country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton discusses her new memoir Dream More, which is inspired by a popular commencement speech she made at the University of Tennessee that reflects the wisdom...
View ArticleCBC Music's classical holiday stream is a festive seasonal soundtrack
Whether you're doing your Christmas baking, wrapping presents or relaxing in front of the fireplace (real or imagined), CBC Music has the perfect soundtrack to go along with your activities.Starting...
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