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The Canadian concert that kicked off Greenpeace

On Oct. 16, 1970, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor played a benefit in Vancouver — and helped make history.

Inside the mysterious world of Canadian chillhop

This popular genre of ambient music has exploded on streaming services — and some of its key practitioners are based right here in Canada.

Alex Porat's anti-assimilation anthem, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week

Fresh Canadian tracks to add to your playlist right now.

The trailblazing Nova Scotia women breaking the mould of music production

Four artists want to change what's been a traditionally male-dominated field.

News Canada Nova Scotia October 13

Does 'niche' Canadian music need its own video streaming platform?

Polun's romantic night behind the curtains, and 5 more songs you need to hear this week

Searchlight winner Jhyve releases new single, 'Signs'

Events Searchlight October 1

Canadian Music Class Challenge 2021: video submissions open now!

Events Canadian Music Class Challenge October 5

On In the Garden, Winnipeg rapper Anthony OKS is ready to grow

Who gets to tell the story in music documentaries now?

9 Indigenous musicians reflect on what truth and reconciliation means to them

Rhiannon Johnson

News Indigenous September 30

'Total recharge moment': the reintroduction of the Halluci Nation

Tanya Tagaq's triumphant return, and 3 more songs you need to hear this week

How to watch and listen to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on CBC

Arts September 29

Montrealers are still getting Cheap Thrills at this downtown record shop 50 years later

News Canada Montreal September 26

10 songs that help us better understand Canada's history of residential schools

Cadence Weapon wins the 2021 Polaris Music Prize

Events Polaris September 28

From high notes to high seas: How this Surrey man turned 3 pianos into a canoe

Akshay Kulkarni

News Canada British Columbia September 26

Long-lost John Lennon interviews from Winnipeg-born journalist go up for auction

Caitlyn Gowriluk

News Canada Manitoba September 27

Watch Backxwash perform 2 songs at the 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner celebration

Events Polaris September 28

Watch the 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner celebration

Events Polaris September 24

Listen to each episode of The Ten, your guide to the 2021 Polaris Prize shortlist

Events Polaris September 24

This touching documentary shows how singing gives community to people with intellectual disabilities

Shortlist love fest: Polaris nominees on whom they'd pick to win

Events Polaris September 23

The Polaris Music Prize finalists recommend 10 great books

Books September 27

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