Junk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Thursday March 7
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. DRIVE ON...
View ArticleListen to Drake’s new song, ‘5AM in Toronto’
Superstar Drake dropped a new song via SoundCloud today called "5AM in Toronto." You can listen to it here:The only insight the rapper offered about the song was via this tweet:Produced by @boi1da like...
View ArticleChoral Concert presents music from the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most beautiful spaces on earth to hear the great choral compositions of the Western World. Composers like Palestrina, Allegri, Victoria and Josquin des Prez created...
View ArticleMachover unveils A Toronto Symphony, Vancouver Opera’s magical Magic Flute
The Toronto Symphony's New Creations Festival wraps up this weekend with a world premiere created with help from the people of Toronto, Vancouver Opera remounts its First Nations version of Mozart's...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Friday March 8
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 Article'Put Your Hand in the Hand': all-star choir sings greatest East Coast song of...
"Put Your Hand in the Hand" is a song that was originally recorded in 1970 by Anne Murray, but has gone on to see many more incarnations. Written by P.E.I. musician Gene MacLellan for Murray's album...
View ArticleDefining awesomeness: world music divas, a photo gallery
March 8, 2013, is International Women’s Day. At CBC Music we’re celebrating with a gallery of some of the most talented women in world music. Some are activists, some are freedom fighters; one has been...
View ArticleThe R3-30 Canada's Top Indie Songs for March 8th, 2013
CHART #334http://music.cbc.ca/play/podcast/CBC-Radio-3-R3-30/R3-30-Chart-333">http://music.cbc.ca/play/podcast/CBC-Radio-3-R3-30/R3-30-Chart-334Check out this week's edition of the chart as a handy...
View ArticleCanada’s Justin Gray and Mariah Carey almost home in Oz the Great and Powerful
When one considers that the first Oz-related movie churned out, arguably, the most famous theme song in cinematic history with “Over the Rainbow,” Toronto’s Justin Gray had a somewhat unenviable task:...
View ArticleRachel Sermanni brings "Under Mountains" to Studio Q
Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni makes her North American broadcast debut in Studio Q to talk about her place in the musical landscape and unveil her forthcoming record "Under Mountains".
View ArticleJoey Bada$$ releases nice ‘Unorthodox’ video featuring DJ Premier
Brooklyn's Joey Bada$$ has teamed up with DJ Premier and the Pro Era crew for the single/video, "Unorthodox." Directed by Coodie & Chike, the stylistic clip mingles live footage of Bada$$ in wintry...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
Happy International Women's Day! If you've ever heard me on CBC, you'll know that I have a great reverence for the unbelievable amount of incredibly talented women in the Canadian music scene. Hey, I...
View ArticleThe Radio 2 Top 20: Raine Maida and Heathers debut, Serena Ryder back at...
Voting for this week's chart has ended. Vote for next week's chart here. And note, new music on the chart includes David Bowie's "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)." There are two new entries on the...
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Friday March 8
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:REAR-VIEW...
View ArticleWhat still needs to change for women in music?
It's International Women's Day! Take a moment to think about the wonderful women in your life- your friends, your family... and your favourite musicians.And in the Canadian indie music scene, we're so...
View ArticleSearchlight: real-time updates on the top 24 national finalists
24 regions across Canada have voted for their favourite Searchlight artists, and as you read this, CBC Radio One shows across the country are announcing the winners - from Victoria to St. John's. Keep...
View ArticleSearchlight: meet the 24 national contenders
After weeks of voting, we're finally down to the top 24.Get to know the final 24 Searchlight contenders from across Canada by clicking through the photo gallery above and come back starting Monday to...
View ArticleMeet your 24 Searchlight national contenders
The finalists from all 24 regions across Canada have been announced in CBC's Searchlight competition!Meet all 24 acts on your national long list
View ArticleDiscover Eric Abramovitz, Canada's next clarinet superstar
Meet Eric Abramovitz, Canada's next clarinet superstar. Abramovitz is one of CBC Music's Next! artists for 2013. Next! presents eight rising Canadian stars in classical music, recorded for broadcast on...
View ArticleR2 Weekend Morning roundup for Saturday and Sunday March 9 and 10
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.Here are some of...
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