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How theatre helps us feel less alone in our personal muck
In a chaotic world filled with uncertainty and suffering, what’s the point of giddy, toe-tapping musical theatre? Winnipeg's Kimberley Rampersad directs the musical comedy “Anything Goes” at the Shaw…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Why Seán Devlin made a comedy with Typhoon Haiyan survivors
What happens when a comedian makes a movie about climate change with survivors of the most powerful typhoon ever recorded? Seán Devlin answers that question with his surreal new film “Asog” — a Canad…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Haviah Mighty is feeling lucky
The award-winning Canadian rapper Haviah Mighty is known for writing songs that tackle heavy subjects like racism, power dynamics and equality. But now, Haviah is entering a new era — one that’s focu…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Sarah Harmer uses her voice for something bigger than music
For more than 35 years, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer has used her voice to make award-winning, critically acclaimed music — but that’s not all. She’s also been a vocal advocate for importa…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Rick Astley doesn’t have an attitude about Rickrolling — anymore
In the 1980s, Rick Astley became a global superstar with hits like “Never Gonna Give You Up” and “Together Forever.” But then, at age 27, he quit the business. That could have been the end of the sto…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Ribbon Skirt found inspiration in renewing her antiquated “Indian” status card
The Montreal band Ribbon Skirt released their debut album, “Bite Down” earlier this year. Now, it’s on the Polaris Prize short list. Lead singer Tashiina Buswa joins Tom Power to tell us how the reco…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Maggie Kang didn't know a movie could be as popular as KPop Demon Hunters
K-Pop is one of the biggest musical genres around the world right now, but KPop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang has been into it long before it was cool. Now, her movie isn’t just one of the bigge…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Tiny Horse didn’t mean to become a band
Kingston, Ontario has long been a hotbed for up-and-coming bands. Now indie-rock outfit Tiny Horse is making their mark. Ciara Roberts and Rae Corcoran, two of the four bandmates, join guest host Gar…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
TOBi knows you have to be vulnerable to tap into your strength
After working as a youth counsellor, Canadian rapper TOBi has continued to uplift people through his motivational lyrics. Now, TOBi is releasing his new album Elements No. 2, which has been five year…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Bob Dylan couldn’t have written Ada Lea’s new single
Singer-songwriter Ada Lea needed a break from music: she was physically exhausted from tour, and she was mentally stuck in a circle of overcriticizing her own songs. But after taking some time off, s…
Published on 3 weeks ago