Lanarama: food court confessional!
Two questions:1) What do you eat most often?2) What band do you listen to the most?Today the sandwich artist at Subway looked at me and knew my order. I was equally impressed and sad. 2012...
View ArticleMy Playlist with Maestro
At the beginning of his My Playlist show, the Maestro, (a.k.a. Maestro Fresh Wes, a.k.a. Wes Williams) says, with a laugh, that we're going to be surprised by his picks.Who knew, for instance, that...
View ArticleMeet Q&A: Zerbin
Edmonton-bred, Victoria-based Zerbin is a musical collective headed by songwriter Jason Zerbin. The band is coming off a busy year touring in support of their debut album, Of Fools and Gold. Here,...
View ArticleJohnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" as a Google Map
"I've Been Everywhere," a song originally composed by Australian songwriter Geoff Mack, has been recorded and reworked by several artists in several countries across several decades. It's been...
View ArticleR2 Weekend Morning roundup for Saturday and Sunday December 1 and 2
On Radio 2 Weekend Morning, Molly Johnson eases you into your weekend with some great Canadian songs and stories about musicians and the people of Canada, from coast to coast to coast.This weekend...
View ArticleR3 Weekend With Odario Williams: slipping into December
Welcome to December, the sneakiest and most slippery of all months. The month that somehow always seems to get away... then, poof, a new year. The month that leaves you wondering, "What just...
View ArticleR3 Weekend with Tariq Hussain--all those shows I've missed
Do you have FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)? Seems like everyone has it to some degree these days. And now, with Facebook and Twitter, fear easily transforms into pain. Allow me to explain. In the last few...
View ArticleIn Concert quiz: Name 10 carols in 1 minute
Usually, the In Concert quiz is a radio-only feature. But this week, we figured it was just so tricky we'd post it online so you can listen again.The challenge is simple. You'll hear 10 carols, each...
View ArticleDisc of the week: Karina Gauvin sings with the Arion Baroque Orchestra
Here's your disc of the week for Dec. 2, 2012. Each week CBC Radio 2's In Concert looks at new classical music releases and selects one recording that you'll want to know about.Artists: Soprano Karina...
View ArticleFive ways to get musically charitable
It's December--are you getting that warm fuzzy feeling yet? Because you know what's coming, right? Not many shopping days left. It's good to see the spirit of giving in full swing these days. I got a...
View ArticleShania Twain makes triumphant return with glitzy Vegas show
She hasn’t played a live show in more than eight years – but when she roared onto the Caesar’s Palace stage on a glistening motorcycle Saturday night, decked out in a black sequined cat suit, Shania...
View ArticleR3 Weekend With Odario Williams: putting the playlist on shuffle
Happy Weekend.In regards to lovers of music, the weekend seems to require it's own unique playlist most times. That is a theory I've always tracked in the back of my mind while enjoying quality time, a...
View ArticleCanadian artists from Grimes to Neil Young top international year-end lists
Major international tastemakers have begun releasing their lists of the best albums of 2012 – and a host of Canadian musicians are standing toe to toe with some of the world’s biggest acts.Several...
View ArticleTegan and Sara get closer, A.C. Newman doesn't talk, Mac DeMarco fumes - this...
It's time for your dose of new Canadian videos, and this week there's a low-budget talk show, flying tour van and giant black hole vying for your attention. Sit back and enjoy (or sing along).Tegan...
View ArticleBen Heppner, Jonathan Biss and Canadian Brass share their stories
Plenty of music passes through your ears every day at the grocery store, mall or on TV without you even noticing. Every so often, though, one very special piece will pop out at you, grab you by the...
View ArticleVerdi's Un ballo in maschera kicks off the 2012-13 Met season
Opera lovers, start your engines! The Metropolitan Opera season kicks off this Saturday with a star-studded Un ballo in maschera.It's all part of the Met's celebration of Verdi's 200th anniversary in...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Monday December 3
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...
View ArticleAfrican Guitar Gods: Djelimady Tounkara, transposing tradition
You should be glad that Djelimady Tounkara didn’t become a tailor. Surely his dexterous fingers would have woven a beautiful stitch, but we wouldn’t be blessed with his legendary guitar playing.Humble...
View ArticleThe Jazz Evangelist: gadgets, gitch and other great gift picks
Look no further: you've found the perfect shopping list for the jazzers in your family. If there's one thing I believe in, it's quality over quantity, so if you're on the hunt for a cheap gift, go...
View ArticleTCNH: Monday Morning Music News (03/12/12)
Good Monday to you! Hope that you had a great weekend, and that you're ready to greet another week!At this time of year, weekends can be a little distracting, with parties, shopping, sleeping, etc. You...
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