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Sindhu Vee: Her move from investment banking to stand-up comedy
If you’ve ever thought it was too late for you to try something new, you should listen to Sindhu Vee. She’s one of the most talked-about comics in th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Saul Rubinek: How Playing Shylock critiques cancel culture in the arts
The Canadian acting legend Saul Rubinek has returned to the stage to explore one of theatre’s most controversial characters: Shylock, the Jewish mone…
1 year, 2 months ago
Jason Reynolds: On writing a tender love story from a teen boy’s POV
When the award-winning author Jason Reynolds was visiting a juvenile detention centre, he asked what kind of books young boys checked out the most. T…
1 year, 2 months ago
Andrea Bocelli: On his 30 years in music & the singers he admires most
One of the most famous tenors in the world, Andrea Bocelli, is celebrating three decades in music. In addition to a concert film and a new album call…
1 year, 2 months ago
JoJo: The trauma of child stardom & how she lost control of her career
After signing a major recording contract at age 12, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque shot to the top of the pop charts with hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “To…
1 year, 2 months ago
k-os: The 20th anniversary of his iconic album Joyful Rebellion
The Canadian rapper, singer-songwriter and producer k-os is kind of like the Forrest Gump of popular music — he’s been everywhere. On the 20th annive…
1 year, 2 months ago
Tia Wood: Finding her own sound in her musical family
A few years ago, the musician Tia Wood moved to Los Angeles from her home of Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta. Though she comes from a musical fami…
1 year, 2 months ago
Lindsay Ell: Authentic songwriting, fusing genres & playing guitar for Shania
When the Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Lindsay Ell moved from Calgary to Nashville, she found success, but she didn’t feel like she was be…
1 year, 2 months ago
Tegan and Sara: On the catfishing scheme that’s haunted them for 15 years
The Canadian pop duo Tegan and Sara Quin have been in the public eye for more than 25 years, during which they’ve released 10 studio albums and sold …
1 year, 2 months ago
Brendan McLeod: On honouring the soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge
A few years ago, the Canadian musician Brendan McLeod and his band The Fugitives wrote a collection of songs inspired by the real-life experiences of…
1 year, 2 months ago