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Quick Q: Randell Adjei on what artists and Olympians share in common
The Summer Olympics in Paris kick off today and right before the opening ceremonies, viewers will be treated to a spoken word piece written by Ontari…
1 year, 8 months ago
Chromeo: Adult Contemporary, growing up & staying funky in your 40s
Chromeo’s Dave 1 and P-Thugg started out as high school best friends making weird music in Montreal basements 20 years ago. They never could have gue…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ian Harnarine: How Trinidadian doubles inspired his film about family legacy
Ian Harnarine is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker who found inspiration for his debut feature film, “Doubles,” in the delicious Trinidadian snack …
1 year, 8 months ago
Brittany Howard: Leaving Alabama Shakes, What Now & rehearsing in haunted houses
Brittany Howard’s new album “What Now” is her second solo release since taking a hiatus with her band Alabama Shakes. Now more than ever, the singer-…
1 year, 8 months ago
Naomi Jaye: Darkest Miriam & the inner life of a public librarian
After finding Martha Baillie’s Giller Prize-shortlisted novel “The Incident Report” in a Toronto bookstore, Naomi Jaye knew almost instantly that she…
1 year, 8 months ago
Maya Rudolph: Loot, SNL, Bridesmaids & her cool parents
Maya Rudolph has been a comedy staple on our screens for decades. She’s impersonated everyone from Donatella Versace to Beyoncé as a cast member on “…
1 year, 8 months ago
Will Butler: Stereophonic, writing ‘70s music & exploring thorny relationships in bands
When Will Butler left his band Arcade Fire, he didn’t know what would happen next. With a Grammy on his shelf and an Oscar nomination for his musical…
1 year, 8 months ago
G-Eazy: Freak Show, his struggle with fame & losing his mom
The multi-platinum rapper G-Eazy rose to stardom in 2015 with his hit song “Me, Myself & I” (featuring Bebe Rexha). Since then, he’s been a staple on…
1 year, 8 months ago
Allison Au: Migrations, her family history & what we mean by the idea of home
Allison Au is an award-winning saxophonist who decided to step outside her comfort zone to investigate her family history of immigration to Canada. S…
1 year, 8 months ago
Liza Colón-Zayas: Finding family and stability on The Bear
On the hit series “The Bear,” Liza Colón-Zayas plays a middle-aged line cook named Tina who’s challenged by her mentors to learn new skills as a sous…
1 year, 8 months ago