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Friday, March 29, 2019: Ziya Tong and Max Eisen, Pinar Toprak and more
Today on q: Canada Reads winners Ziya Tong and Max Eisen, q This music panel with Cadence Weapon and Lisa Christiansen, the story of Glenn Gould's Steinway piano in studio q, Captain Marvel composer Pinar Toprak.
Piano Day: The story of the Glenn Gould Steinway piano in studio q
Gould believed an old piano was better than a new one, and took a particular liking to the one that currently resides in the q studio.
Composer Pinar Toprak on becoming the first woman to score a Marvel film
Pinar Toprak holds the distinction of being the first woman to score a Marvel feature film. She takes us through her story, from growing up in Turkey to making history with Captain Marvel.
Canada Reads winners: Ziya Tong and Max Eisen on By Chance Alone
Author Max Eisen and science journalist Ziya Tong talk about winning Canada Reads 2019 and what they hope Canadians will take away from Eisen's moving story.
Not country enough? Billboard pulls Lil Nas X's viral hit Old Town Road from country chart
Our q This panel discusses what Lil Nas X's removal from the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart says about the role of people of colour in country music.
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q's Favourite Piano Moments
To celebrate world piano day, we take a look back at just a few of the many talented hands that have played Glenn Gould’s practice piano in the q studio.
Thursday, March 28, 2019: Pasek and Paul, Robin Hatch and more
Today on q: songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, musician Matthew Herbert, keyboardist and composer Robin Hatch.
Pasek and Paul bring the music of Dear Evan Hansen into the q studio
Songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul drop by the q studio to perform at Glenn Gould's practice piano and break down what goes into their award-winning songs.
Matthew Herbert gives us a soundtrack for Brexit
Matthew Herbert set out to soundtrack Brexit with a collaborative project called the Brexit Big Band. He joined Tom Power to reckon with what it means to be British today.
Keyboardist Robin Hatch shares new music live in the q studio
The in-demand keyboardist has toured with Canadian rock bands like Our Lady Peace and Whitehorse, but her debut solo album is something totally different.
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Jordan Peele 'can't see himself casting a white dude' in movie lead roles
After the record-shattering success of Us, the director is determined to change the face of Hollywood
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'An absolute gentleman always': Tributes pour in after the English Beat's Ranking Roger dies at 56
Roger Charlery was a central figure in the Beat and General Public, and collaborated with other top groups
Wednesday, March 27, 2019: Diana Krall, Jasmin Mozaffari and more
Today on q: jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall, filmmaker Jasmin Mozaffari, musician Chilly Gonzales.
Diana Krall gives us a little love and romance in these times of chaos
Jazz artist Diana Krall returns with her 13th studio album, Turn up the Quiet, where she takes on classics by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Nat King Cole and more.
Jasmin Mozaffari: The Firecracker igniting women's roles on and off the screen
Mozaffari talks about the emotional reaction that audiences are having to her debut film Firecracker and why she wanted to put bold, unapologetic women front and centre.
'I'm interested in what gives me goosebumps': Chilly Gonzales breaks down why the piano affects listeners
Chilly Gonzales dropped by the q studio to perform and talk about his new record Solo Piano III.
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'Indiana Jones of the art world' tracks down stolen Picasso worth $37 million
Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has uncovered a treasured painting that’s been missing for 20 years
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'I've been truthful and consistent on every single level': Read Jussie Smollett's full statement
In yet another surprise twist, all charges against the empire actor have been dropped
Tuesday, March 26, 2019: Donna Grantis, Henry D'Arthenay and more
Today on q: jazz pianist Oliver Jones, guitarist Donna Grantis, La Vida Bohème vocalist Henry D'Arthenay, Billie Eilish performance.
Jazz pianist Oliver Jones looks back on his 77 year career
Jazz pianist and composer Oliver Jones reflects on his early beginnings, the state of Canadian jazz, and his forthcoming retirement.
From playing with Prince to her solo debut, Donna Grantis on her life with the guitar
Donna Grantis takes us through her history with the guitar, from learning her first song to going to jazz school to playing her Purple Rain solo with Prince.
Henry D'Arthenay of Venezuelan rock group La Vida Bohème isn't done fighting
A few years ago, Henry D'Arthenay and his band started noticing that their music was becoming a soundtrack for the political protest movement in Venezuela, but as violence in the country escalated, they began to feel unsafe at their own shows.
Billie Eilish shares her perspective on success, social media and fame
In this interview and studio performance, 16-year-old Billie Eilish talks about having the kind of early fame and success that speaks to how stars are made in 2018: billions of streams and video views.
Monday, March 25, 2019: James Rhodes, Billy Corgan and more
Today on q: pianist James Rhodes, q screen panel with Tina Hassannia and Charles Officer, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins.
James Rhodes geeks out over his childhood hero Glenn Gould's piano
Pianist James Rhodes finally comes into the q studio to see and play Glenn Gould's practice piano.
