by JamesM | Apr 2, 2024 | Festivals & Events
The Canadian Folk Music Awards take place in St. John’s, NL from April 3-7, 2024. One award that will be presented is the Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries Award.This award recognizes a solo artist, duo, or group taking creative risks to create folk-based...
by JamesM | Mar 31, 2024 | Festivals & Events
Al Qahwa Has Been Named As One Of The Five Nominees For The Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries Award Al Qahwa is Maryem Tollar on vocals, riqq (Arabic tambourine), and qanun (Arabic table harp); Ernie Tollar on wind instruments; Demetri Petsalakis on oud; Naghmeh...
by JamesM | Jul 2, 2023 | Features
To celebrate Canada Day, we asked a whole bunch of Canadian artists a few Canada Day-related questions, watch them below, and see Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Jamie McRoberts Oakville, ON country pop singer Jamie McRoberts has unveiled her debut album, Bring Me...
by JamesM | Jun 1, 2023 | Reviews
Band: AL QAHWAAlbum: WEYN ALLAHRelease Date: June 1, 2023Genre: World Music Toronto’s world music group AL QAHWA ENSEMBLE has unveiled their fourth album, WEYN ALLAH (Where is God?), and will celebrate the release with a live concert at Toronto’s Tranzac...
by JamesM | May 11, 2023 | Features
It’s time for another segment of Firsts, Favourites & Facts. This time we’ve asked a number of musicians what their first musical instrument was. Take a few moments to find out 14 of their answers now, and stay tuned for the next 14 coming soon! Maryem...
