A Propos
with Jim Corcoran

Why should you head out to Winnipeg in the winter? Because A Propos' host Jim Corcoran is bringing some of Quebec's and Canada's finest bands and songwriters to share the stage and perform together on a program called Pour un soir seulement. Hear some of the artists featured in this year's series on this edition of A Propos.

To find out more about the series and to reserve your seats for the recordings that will take place from February 17 to 22, click here.  

Part 2 of Jim Corcoran's conversation with Louis-Jean Cormier, the lead singer of Quebec's most critically acclaimed band, Karkwa. Hear more about Louis-Jean Cormier's personal projects, about the very successful production called Les 12 hommes rapaillées (the 12 reconstituted men) and about making music today.

Louis-Jean Cormier is the lead singer of Quebec's most critically acclaimed band, Karkwa. Hear him in conversation with host Jim Corcoran as they talk about Karkwa's astounding last few years, its recent and very successful world tour, about Louis-Jean Cormier's personal projects and about music. Part 1.

Discover Philippe B, one of Quebec's most original of songwriters. He recently released a remarkable record entitled "Variations fantômes" (Ghostly Variations), featuring songs inspired by some of classical music's finest of composers. Host Jim Corcoran translated six of his songs. His lyrics will inspire and impress any of you who love profoundly personal and brilliantly honest poetry. 

On A Propos this week, we remember Kate McGarrigle who passed away two years ago. With her sister Anna, she made up the folk duo known as the McGarrigle Sisters. Kate's songwriting was innovative, honest and genuine. She was a artist with a social conscience and a sensitive romantic. Her innovative style influenced, marked and embellished the popular song. For this enlarged tribute to Kate McGarrigle, host Jim Corcoran shares some of his favourite songs by the McGarrigles, as well as music by Kate's son and daughter, Rufus and Martha Wainwright.

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This week on A Propos, we pursue our celebration of the human voice: what it has to say and how it is used to say it in song. Host Jim Corcoran presents an original musical selection of francophone songs featuring the most versatile, powerful and soothing of instruments, the human voice.

This new year should  be a great one for the artists you'll hear on this program. Host Jim Corcoran features music from songwriters, singers and bands from Quebec who are definitely going to have a good and happy new year.

 

Also, hear Jim Corcoran's holiday wishes.

A Propos will not be broadcast during the holiday season, but we've prepared a few programs for our listeners in the Atlantic provinces and on our website.

The holiday season is great, but it can be exhausting. On this edition of A Propos, we  would like to offer you a 54 minute breather. Daydream rather than dance, relax rather than revel, and enjoy this brief musical break from the whirlwind of festivities. 

A Propos will not be broadcast during the holiday season, but we've prepared a few programs for our listeners in the Atlantic provinces and on our website.  

The pre-Christmas rush recently sent host Jim Corcoran scurrying home in search of peace on earth. He disc-jockeyed his way back to serenity, with some reassuring music, and he decided to put together a musical oasis for the rest of us. This week, A Propos offers you a change of pace, with peaceful and gentle songs from francophone artists.

A Propos - December 11 2011 on Radio 2
A Propos - December 17 2011 on Radio One

Buy somebody a record for Christmas! Supporting a local artist is a contribution to the beauty, elegance and strength of your community and society. So we encourage you to buy their records, support their work when you're shopping for Christmas presents. If you love music, great songwriters and bands, here's an opportunity for you to contribute to the survival and well-being of great local artists across the country. Looking for ideas? Host Jim Corcoran has prepared a list of gift suggestions for you.