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Friday, June 18, 2021: Jason Reynolds, Tania León and more
Today on Q: bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tania León, Griffin Poetry Prize finalist Canisia Lubrin, singer-songwriter and producer Richard Marx.
Jason Reynolds's writing strives to honour the 'pain of young people'
Author Jason Reynolds opens up about his entry into the world of literature, why he wants to write books that relate to young readers, and his latest novel, Long Way Down.
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Composer Tania León on her Pulitzer Prize-winning orchestral piece Stride
Tania León discusses winning the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Music for her work Stride. It's one of 19 pieces composed by women to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave American women the right to vote.
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Hear Griffin Poetry Prize finalist Canisia Lubrin read from The Dyzgraphxst
Writer Canisia Lubrin reads an excerpt from her Griffin Poetry Prize-nominated poetry book, The Dyzgraphxst.
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How one song helped Luther Vandross, Richard Marx and Céline Dion cope with the loss of their fathers
Singer-songwriter Richard Marx shares an oral history of Luther Vandross's single Dance with My Father, which became a Father's Day anthem not only for fans around the world but for Céline Dion as well.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021: Uzo Aduba, Jonathon Adams and more
Today on Q: Emmy-winning actress Uzo Aduba, baritone vocalist Jonathon Adams, Griffin Poetry Prize finalist Yusuf Saadi, singer-songwriter Elton John.
How Uzo Aduba's breakout role on Orange Is the New Black influences her starring turn on In Treatment
Three-time Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba plays therapist Dr. Brooke Taylor on the HBO reboot of In Treatment.
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Cree-Métis baritone Jonathon Adams on performing baroque music and exploring their Indigenous roots
Two-spirit Cree-Métis baritone Jonathon Adams shares what they discovered when they began delving into the history of Indigenous music and how it was brutally suppressed in the residential school system.
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Hear Griffin Poetry Prize finalist Yusuf Saadi read his poem Mile End
Yusuf Saadi reads his poem Mile End from his Griffin Poetry Prize-nominated collection, Pluviophile.
'It's been a rollercoaster life': Elton John on music, his battle with addiction, fatherhood and more
The music icon joined q’s Tom Power for a conversation about his 50-year career, how having children changed everything for him and why he’s now saying goodbye to life on the road.
Young kids are more empathetic than they get credit for, says Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith joins q's Tom Power live in studio to talk about writing and illustrating his latest project, a children's book called Small in the City.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021: Cathy Yan, Emanuel and more
Today on Q: filmmaker Cathy Yan, books columnist Jael Richardson, YouTuber and singer Rebecca Black, R&B artist Emanuel.
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How Cathy Yan's debut film Dead Pigs launched her career
With her debut feature Dead Pigs now hitting theatres for the first time, filmmaker Cathy Yan joined us to reflect on the huge impact the micro-budget satire had on her career.
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Rising R&B star Emanuel on making his debut album Alt Therapy
Canadian R&B artist Emanuel discusses his debut album Alt Therapy, which was co-signed by Idris Elba and Kardinal Offishall before it was even released.
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Jael Richardson's summer book pick: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on Angeline Boulley's YA mystery thriller, Firekeeper's Daughter, which was recently optioned for a Netflix series by the Obamas' Higher Ground Productions.
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Rebecca Black's oral history of Friday
In 2011, 13-year-old Rebecca Black became infamous for the viral song Friday. Now, a decade after its release, she’s reclaiming the narrative around that song.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021: Jeff Lemire, Ruth B. and more
Today on Q: comic book writer and artist Jeff Lemire, singer-songwriter Ruth B., actor brother duo Shamier Anderson and Stephan James.
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Sweet Tooth creator Jeff Lemire on seeing his comic book series adapted for Netflix
Canadian artist Jeff Lemire talks about seeing his acclaimed comic book series Sweet Tooth come to life in a new live-action show.
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Ruth B. on Moments in Between and why her songs are trending on TikTok
Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth B. discusses her sophomore album, Moments in Between, and what it was like returning home to Edmonton during the pandemic.
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Shamier Anderson and Stephan James on founding the Black Academy
Canadian actor brother duo Shamier Anderson and Stephan James talk about launching the Black Academy to support, empower and celebrate emerging Black talent across Canada.
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Monday, June 14, 2021: Michelle Pfeiffer, Miranda July and more
Today on Q: actress Michelle Pfeiffer, screen panel with Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Teri Hart, hip hop artist Haviah Mighty, writer and director Miranda July.
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Michelle Pfeiffer on her role in French Exit
Screen legend Michelle Pfeiffer talks about her critically acclaimed performance in French Exit, a film adaptation of Patrick deWitt's novel of the same name.
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What will MuchMusic's TikTok comeback actually look like?
On this week's screen panel, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Teri Hart discuss Bell Media’s decision to relaunch MuchMusic on TikTok. They also talk about Bo Burnham's new Netflix comedy special, Inside.
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Haviah Mighty introduces us to her powerful new song Protest
Canadian hip hop artist Haviah Mighty talks about her new track Protest off her forthcoming mixtape, Stock Exchange, which is set to release this fall.
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Filmmaker Miranda July on Kajillionaire — and how all families are like cults
In Miranda July's latest film Kajillionaire, a family of con artists find their worlds turned upside down when they invite a stranger into their lives.
