CBC Radio Orchestra and conductor Alain Trudel mark the end of 70 years of broadcasts in this farewell performance.
To commemorate the life and music of jazz legend, Oscar Peterson, Winnipeg pianist and band leader Ron Paley has assembled a trio consisting of two former members of Oscar Peterson's group: bassist Dave Young and drummer Terry Clarke.
Pinchas Zukerman leads his National Arts Centre Orchestra in the first concert in a series showcasing Brahms' Symphonies No. 1 to 4 and the Violin Concerto.
The NACO Brahms Series opened their new 2008-2009 season with great success. The series was already a box office hit weeks before the first concert even took place. The concert series showcased Brahms' Symphonies No. 1 to 4 and the Brahms Violin Concerto, Op. 77.
One of the highlights of NACO's Brahms series: Zubin Mehta conducts his life-long friend Pinchas Zukerman in the Brahms Violin Concerto.
The NACO Brahms Series opened their new 2008-2009 season with great success. The series was already a box office hit weeks before the first concert even took place. The concert series showcased Brahms' Symphonies No. 1 to 4 and the Brahms Violin Concerto, Op. 77.
Canada is home to many of the world's great percussionists, representing an extraordinary diversity of heritage and traditions that has spawned one of the most innovative musical landscapes anywhere in the world. Cool Drummings celebrates the richness and creativity of this landscape, drawing together dazzling ensembles and soloists from around the globe.
David Martel performs music from his debut CD "I Hardly Knew Me".
Paul Shrofel and Cameron Wallis left Winnipeg for points east, years ago, to study jazz at McGill University in Montreal. Like many others before them, they decided to stay in Quebec to make their living as full time musicians. These two musicians have been playing together since high school and have kept up the friendship and musical partnership over the years. Although Paul and Cameron have since returned to their home town on occasion - this concert was like a homecoming and a chance to show their fans, friends and family what they've been up to over the last decade. The concert took place in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium in the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Joining them was another former Winnipegger who now makes his home in Toronto - trombonist Kelsley Grant, as well as bassist Steve Kirby and drummer Curtis Nowosad.
Mozambique-born Canadian Casimiro Nhussi leads NafroBand's smooth, percussive groove.
This festival workshop, called "Sacred Sunday Morning", features Jim Byrnes, the Warrior Gospel Band, the Sojourners and John Boutte. It took place at a time when people are off to church for Sunday services and joyfully melds two soulful gospel groups under the leadership of Jim Byrnes with special guest, John Boutte.
Highly acclaimed singer/songwriter, Eleni Mandell, might just be one of California's best-kept secrets. Eleni has been named Songwriter of the Year, twice, by the L.A. Weekly. Her sixth album, "Miracle Of Five", was praised by the critics in the US, Canada and Europe. She's definitely a romantic, but with a bit of a punk edge and a flair for all things French. She loves Quebec and an ever-growing fan base here loves her back. Hear her in concert in Montreal with her band, playing a packed house at the Lion d'Or.
Dynamic, intense pop music set to powerful & personal lyrics.
Bharath and His Rhythm Four play Old-school sepia-sounding Chicago style blues with real conviction and fire.
Party on with Puro Son at the 2008 Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
New Works Calgary launches their 25th anniversary season with a program of music from Canada and the Ukraine.
A high energy electro-acoustic blend of traditional sounds from North India, Ireland, Jamaica, Africa and beyond with cutting edge dance rhythms and DJ aesthetics.
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald writes and performs beautiful, acoustic songs that show the influence of Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and Marvin Gaye.
Steven Page sings his favourite pop songs in fresh new arrangements created by innovators from the worlds of pop, jazz & classical music.
The Canadian songwriter extraordinaire returns to Massey Hall following the release of his latest album, Exit Strategy of the Soul.
Composed or Improvised? An impeccably-played suite from three musicians at the Guelph Jazz Festival blurs the lines as British bassist Barry Guy, Swiss violinist Maya Homburger and Canada's own Jeff Reilly on bass clarinet bring together experiences that range from baroque repertoire to freewheeling jazz. Hear compositions by Reilly, Guy and H.I.F. Biber - living, pulsing chamber music.
Thirteen year-old Jan Lisiecki has won more competitions and played with more orchestras than most musicians three times his age. This Chopin recital demonstrates why.
Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster returns to her East Coast roots for a foot-stomping, two-night 25th anniversary celebration with Symphony Nova Scotia.
Andrew Wan - featured in SAIC's Next! series - performs the Khachaturian violin concerto with the NSO.
In mid August 2006 - Doug Cox, Salil Bhatt and Ramkumar Mishra gathered in a rural location near Edmonton to record an album which would immediately draw much attention and praise from around the world. Guitar Player Magazine didn't hesitate to call the recording a "stunning, groundbreaking marriage of the blues and Indian classical music". This fusion is a true musical mosaic, reflecting the cultural connection between East and West. Hear this live concert recording of the very first tour of Slide To Freedom.
Gordie Tentrees of Whitehorse has performed some 200 shows a year, either solo or with his band. He writes his own songs, plays a guitar, uses a slide, and blows a harmonica. In this concert, Gordie performs roots-blues with a 2nd guitarist and an upright bassist.
Namgar is a folk music group led by Namgar Lhasaranova, who hails from South Siberia. Namgar also includes musicians from Mongolia. Their repertoire consists of the songs and melodies shared by Buryats and Mongolians, from the songs of shamanist gatherings of Siberia to celebration songs you might hear at a midsummer festival in Mongolia, to exquisite melodies from Inner Mongolia.
The New Forms Festival takes place in Vancouver in early September. This year they brought together two local bands who love to chart new musical territory, Fond of Tigers and Secret Mommy.
DK Ibomeka offers his own interpretations from the classic songbook on his new recording called "I'm Your Man".
Founding member of Edmonton alt-country darlings, Old Reliable, Shuyler Jansen's musical centre shares the same territory as Waylon Jennings and Billy Joe Shaver. After 4 highly acclaimed discs with the band, his debut solo album "Hobotron", incorporates acoustic intruments along with loops, drum machines and synthesizers - to create a new palate for his songs of love and loss. His latest release, "Today's Remains", finds Jansen back with guitar in hand and a more traditional approach.
Ayla led the alt-country-with-a-modern-vibe trio of AA Sound System through two releases. Of his own accord, he is a solid songwriter and guitar player. His first solo effort breathes with the confidence of a solo performer, while embellished with the talents of a core of side players. Growing up in the middle of Saskatchewan gives a young man a lot of time to consider life from a different perspective.
Multi instrumentalist, Shawn "Swifty" Jonasson spent many years as the sax-playing sideman in a variety of blues acts before leading his own band back to the roots of his musical tastes - country. With Jonasson's vocals and guitar front and centre, there's a commanding authenticity which flows from the lilt and twang of a Swiftys disc. Their influences - such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Steve Earle - are balanced equally by their individual sound. Jonasson was also a member of the much revered Edmonton alt-country band, Old Reliable.