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Sabrina Benaim went viral for her poem about depression — but she wants you to know she's also funny

Sabrina Benaim became a viral success when her spoken word poem Explaining My Depression to My Mother blew up online. But after a world tour and two bestselling books, the Canadian poet is ready to show a different side of herself. In her new audio-exclusive poetry collection, Chaotic Good, Benaim embraces levity and joy.

Arts Q March 22

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Ravi Jain on the challenge of adapting the longest poem in the world — the Mahabharata — for the stage

Ravi Jain's latest stage production is a seven-hour modern retelling of the 4,000-year-old Sanskrit poem the Mahabharata. It’s currently on stage at the Shaw Festival until March 26.

Arts Q March 22

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'We all live in our own movie': Brother director Clement Virgo on why he's getting personal in his films

Clement Virgo’s Brother is an adaptation of David Chariandy’s masterful 2018 novel. The director spoke to Tom Power about creating personal projects, representation in Canadian filmmaking and the famous f-word scene from The Wire.

Arts Q March 21

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How a Vietnam War era photo inspired Kim Thúy's novel Em

Em is rooted in the events of the Vietnam War – and it shines a light on those forgotten and unnamed people, the collateral damage of war.

Arts Q March 21

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Steve Reich shares the influences behind his one-of-a-kind compositions

Radio Q March 20

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Priyanka on her journey from drag superstar to pop star

Radio Q March 20

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Anthony Shim was 'petrified' to screen Riceboy Sleeps in South Korea — and then no one applauded

Vivian Rashotte

Arts Q March 17

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These singers fought to inspire women's rights on Afghan Star Season 14. Then the Taliban returned

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Adele Bertei is the most iconic rock 'n' roll musician you've never heard of

Arts Q March 17

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Tien Tran is excited to portray queer joy on TV

Arts Q March 16

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'It's all performance art': k.d. lang looks back on her storied career

Vivian Rashotte

Arts Q March 16

Patrick J. Adams is stepping into a lawyer's shoes again — but with a twist

Arts Q March 15

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Alexander Skarsgård vowed not to become an actor. He failed

Arts Q March 16

Sheila Heti's Pure Colour asks the question: 'What if our purpose is to be critics?'

Arts Q March 14

'I've always wanted to be a musician': Simu Liu says he's trying a new career path

Arts Q March 13

Nickelback reflect on the band's lasting success and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction

Arts Q March 13

From Let Go to Love Sux, Avril Lavigne has always had a clear vision for her music

Radio Q March 13

Canadian hitmakers Banx & Ranx are finally getting recognized at home

Arts Q March 10

How Courtney Gilmour finds humour in the awkward things people say to her as a congenital amputee

Arts Q March 10

Logic started rapping as therapy. Now, his music is helping fans get through their darkest moments

Radio Q March 9

Preston Pablo is a normal northern Ontario kid — with millions of streams on Spotify

Arts Q March 10

Thursday, March 9, 2023: Logic and Preston Pablo

'Comedy is not evergreen': Why Sarah Silverman says her old work makes her cringe

Vivian Rashotte

Chandler Levack likes movies — like, a lot

Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Sarah Silverman and Chandler Levack

Catherine Hernandez shares what it took to write a book that feels like love

Radio Q March 7

M. M. Keeravaani is making history this awards season

Radio Q March 10

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