Esperanza Spalding: 10 questions in 10 minutes
Esperanza Spalding is one of a kind. A jazz bassist, but a jazz bassist who also sings (and has sung alongside the likes of Patti LaBelle, Alicia Keys and Janelle Monae). A kid who, at the age of four,...
View ArticleExclusive video: Danny Michel lets us sit in on rehearsal of new tune
Danny Michel's latest album, Black Birds are Dancing Over Me, may be the best of his career. It's so good, in fact, that Michel still has more brilliant material from the recording session that wasn't...
View ArticleSHIFT on April 4th 2013
1Click to Listen to the Full Broadcast of SHIFT from April 4th 2013Welcome to Shift, where Tom Allen takes you on a daily musical journey from the stalwarts of Classical music to the cutting edge of...
View ArticleSearchlight final 4: Fashion Fight Club
Image is everything, right?Our final four Searchlight contestants are under the glare of some newfound national attention, now that their sound has beat out thousands of other competitors — but how do...
View ArticleBlues legend Muddy Waters would have turned 100 today
Muddy Waters was born 100 years ago today. He was known as the father of modern Chicago blues, and rock 'n' roll wouldn't have been the same without him.The Rolling Stones (who continue to roll - they...
View ArticleVideo: SonReal & Rich Kidd new single 'Hometown'
Looking for some great Canadian hip-hop? Look no further: it's here.Check out the world premiere of the video for SonReal and Rich Kidd's latest single, 'Hometown.'The clip was directed by Liam...
View Article6-Year-Old Drummer Is YouTube Hit With Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
If Van Halen ever needs someone to sit in on drums for Alex Van Halen, they could do worse than this young guy.His name is Avery Molek, he's 6 years old and he's been drumming since he was two....
View ArticleJunk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Thursday April 4
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 ArticleBach month on Choral Concert, part 2: his greatest motets
This week on Choral Concert, Bach month continues with a wonderful performance of his famous motets. When you hear these beautiful works, you will recognize them immediately. The titles include Komm...
View ArticleCanadians and California
Ever since Canadian icon Joni Mitchell crooned to return home to California, various Canadian musicians have had an intense fascination with the Golden State. Over the years many songs by our beloved...
View ArticleViolinist Mark Fewer hosts This Is My Music
Mark Fewer finds all music intoxicating. He's a dedicated classical musician, chamber player, artistic director and teacher who plays five centuries worth of music, from the baroque to the present day....
View ArticleA sex toy to help your singing, flying violins, and Digital Bach
Who knew a trip to your local love shop could also be a source of vocal help? Plus, making the skies friendlier for travelling musicians and an in-depth online look at J.S. Bach....
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Friday April 5
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 ArticleGuided Tour: the stories behind the Postal Service’s biggest hits
He’s largely known as “the other guy” in the Postal Service, but Jimmy Tamborello deserves a little more credit. After all, he is the architect of all the PS songs you’ve loved and obsessed over for...
View ArticleShad on career goals and his new album, Flying Colours
Just last month, CBC Music named Shad the second greatest Canadian rapper ever, falling right behind Maestro. It’s fitting, considering the godfather of Canadian rap recently took the younger rapper...
View ArticleRonnie Earl’s Just for Today: full album stream
The first definition of virtuoso in The Merriam–Webster Dictionary lists "an experimenter or investigator, especially in the arts and sciences: a savant." It is not until the third interpretation of...
View ArticleCanadian Jazz icon Don Thompson and his very excellent playlist
If you’re a jazz fan you already know the name Don Thompson.You know it well. The affable man from Powell River, B.C. has been a major player in Canada and beyond, for more than 50 years, starting off...
View ArticleThe R3-30: Canada’s Top Indie Songs for April 5th, 2013
Chart #338http://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-338Check out this week's edition of the chart as a handy...
View ArticleSHIFT on April 5th 2013
1Click to Listen to Full Broadcast of SHIFT from April 5thWelcome to Shift, where Tom Allen takes you on a daily musical journey from the stalwarts of Classical music to the cutting edge of...
View ArticleIt’s spring: let’s get it on
It’s spring, and you know what that means — time for some spring lovin’. After a long Canadian winter, nothing gets the blood flowing more than some warm weather, and little more than a sunny day seems...
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