With new album Run Your Race, Kandace Springs pays tribute to her late father
Kandace Springs has “a voice that could melt snow,” as Prince once said. The acclaimed vocalist is set to release her new...

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Joshua Redman taps into the powerful instrument of the human voice
Saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman is an 11-time Grammy nominee and one of the most important voices in contemporary jazz. Redman’s latest...

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Emilie-Claire Barlow on Birdland, Spark Bird, and a changing music industry
Acclaimed Canadian vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow is a two-time Juno Award winner and six-time nominee who has released 13 albums throughout her impressive...

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For Allison Au, the immigrant experience is personal yet universal
Allison Au has been a leading voice in Canadian jazz for more than a decade. With three Juno nominations and one win...

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How Jesse Dietschi works in the worlds of jazz and classical
Jesse Dietschi is equally comfortable in both classical and jazz. With credits ranging from orchestral soloist to jazz session player, Dietschi, who...

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Robi Botos on the legacy of Joey DeFrancesco
The immense musicality of the late Joey DeFrancesco lives on not just in his recordings, but in our hearts. One person for...

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Story of Bill Withers and his grandmother told in new illustrated book Grandma’s Hands
“Grandma’s Hands” is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers’ 1971 album Just as I Am. With soulful lyrics, the...

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In shady characters, Mike Herriott finds new inspiration
Trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott is as comfortable playing with a symphony orchestra as he is with a jazz ensemble. He...

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In Latin music, Rubén Blades remains eternally relevant
Rubén Blades is not only a legendary singer, but an enduring icon in Latin music. Blades was at the centre of the...

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Terence Blanchard on bringing jazz to the opera, learning from Wayne Shorter, and more
Seven-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winner Terence Blanchard continues to earn respect and accolades with each passing year. Most recently, the...

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Why the time is now for Gregory Porter to spread the Christmas spirit
Gregory Porter has just released his first-ever holiday album. A tribute to Porter’s favourite time of the year, Christmas Wish features interpretations of...

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How the Carn Davidson 9 make it all work together in unconventional ways
The Carn Davidson 9 is a chord-less ensemble co-led by trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson. Formed in 2010, the group...

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How Jocelyn Gould assembled her Sonic Bouquet
Between touring the world and heading the guitar department at Humber College, Jocelyn Gould has also just released her third recording as...

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Pavlo shares his love of the music of the Mediterannean
Over the span of a 20-year career, Pavlo has ensured that his music speaks for itself. The internationally renowned, award-winning recording artist,...

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Manteca on their long history and latest album The Offspring Project
Manteca is an award-winning, pan-cultural musical collective that has received global acclaim for 44 years. Founded by percussionist Matt Zimbel, the Toronto-based...

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Adi Braun explores the genius and beauty of the Cole Porter songbook
Vocalist Adi Braun just released her new recording Night and Day: The Cole Porter Songbook. Her sixth release features 10 classics that showcase...

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Sérgio Mendes keeps on playing in the key of joy
Sérgio Mendes has been at the forefront of Brazilian jazz right from the start. Mendes started off with Antônio Carlos Jobim, João...

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Hilario Durán talks Cry Me a River, his first big band album in 17 years
After 17 years, Hilario Durán has fulfilled a long-held dream to record another album with a big band. The Cuban-Canadian pianist and...

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Aaron Neville shares his story in memoir Tell It Like It Is
In a new memoir, legendary singer-songwriter Aaron Neville tells his personal story of overcoming poverty, racism, addiction, and loss through faith, family,...

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With World Music Radio, Jon Batiste is broadcasting a message of ‘radical love and oneness’
Jon Batiste is one of the most brilliant, prolific and accomplished musicians today. For seven years, he was the bandleader and musical...

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Ivan Neville talks Touch My Soul, first solo album in 20 years
Son of the great soul singer Aaron Neville, Ivan Neville is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer. He first started playing in...

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Swingão are playing ‘big swing’ the Brazilian way
Swingão is a brand new, international Brazilian jazz project. With musicians born around the globe, they play music fostered by a mutual...

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Michael League explains how Snarky Puppy have found their groove
Michael League formed Snarky Puppy in Texas back in 2004. Over the last 19 years, the band has played sold-out shows all...

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Bettye LaVette is claiming her place as one of America’s best living soul singers
Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the great soul interpreters of her generation,” Bettye LaVette is a vocalist who...

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