Disc of the week: Ebène Quartet plays Mendelssohn
Here's your disc of the week for March 24, 2013. 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. Artist:Ebène String...
View ArticleThe Bicycles doze, Rich Kidd raps on Toronto, and Little Men think again -...
If this week's new videos are any indication, Canadian musicians are getting back to basics, what with some of the clips going retro, some rooting themselves in Canada, and some looking lovingly...
View ArticleMy Chemical Romance calls it a day
They were a band formed by two high school friends one week after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, and before long they were co-headlining the Vans Warped Tour, bringing emo to the mainstream,...
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Tenebrae sings Gesualdo and Victoria: full album stream and Q&A
Britain's choral tradition shines so brightly (with so many dazzling luminaries vying for the spotlight), it's not always easy to stand out. Unless, of course, you cast a brilliant shadow.In 2001,...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Monday March 25
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 ArticleYour dream festival line-up
FESTIVAL SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED!Yes, SxSW and Canadian Music Week have come and gone, NxNE, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Osheaga are all approaching... and, of course, on May 25th, there's the CBC...
View ArticleShlomo Carlebach meets Fela Kuti: Zion80’s Jewish Afrobeat
It’s probably safe to say that Jewish Afrobeat is a niche genre. It’s definitely safe to say that New York City’s Zion80 plays Jewish Afrobeat music really well. Just listen to “Ein K'Elokeinu.”...
View ArticleCharles Bradley’s Victim of Love: album stream and interview
Charles Bradley, soul survivor, is a man with a lot of love to give, including a new album.LISTEN Charles Bradley's Victim of LoveAlbum stream to April 2, 2013Tracklist When the “screaming eagle of...
View ArticleThe Jazz Evangelist: why is jazz so weird?
Jazz music scares some people. They say that jazz sounds weird. It sounds like music a cat could make by running across the piano. They're right: some jazz is weird. It's supposed to be. So why is...
View ArticleRobert Johnson and the bottle playlist
Was Robert Johnson, in fact, murdered by drinking a bottle of poisoned moonshine? Was that ’shine offered by the husband of a woman Johnson had been making the moves on?Johnson is a legend. How he came...
View ArticleWatch: Kid Koala makes new music on vintage gear at the National Music Centre
The koala is most at home in its natural environment, surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, coastal woodlands and one-of-a-kind vintage electronic keyboards.Kid Koala (a.k.a. Eric San) is not your average...
View ArticleLady Gaga and Tony Bennett to record jazz album in June
Despite hip surgery and a cancelled tour, Lady Gaga still plans to record a jazz album with Tony Bennett, according to a Rolling Stone interview."I get along great with her," Bennett said. "She's...
View ArticleSHIFT on March 25th 2013
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 ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Tuesday March 26
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 ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Monday March 25
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:LISTEN ON...
View ArticleJosh Groban brings "All That Echoes" to Studio Q
Golden-voiced, wildly popular singer, Josh Groban's new record All That Echoes took the number one spot on Billboard upon its release. It's a mix of songs he's written and handpicked cover versions by...
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Meet your Searchlight top 8
Click the image below to expand (design by Ben Didier):The Searchlight Top 8 acts have been revealed... which means it's now time for you to vote to send your favourites to the Top 4! You can vote...
View Article5 classical music artists to discover on CBC Music
Musicians of all genres are creating artist pages on CBC Music. Below we highlight five classical/contemporary artists that have done so, and you can learn even more about them by clicking their names...
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The Besnard Lakes’ Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO: full album stream
The new album from the Besnard Lakes is called Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO, and it will be released on April 2. You can stream the entire album right now on CBC Music up until its release. You...
View ArticleYour favourite album covers
Think of one of your favourite albums from high school. When you hear ‘Track 2’ can you recall the song? Can you remember any details about the album art?When talking about this with friends, they...
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