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THE 2025 GRAMMY AWARDS

The GRAMMYs are as relevant as the artists. And that’s a good thing

Kurated Welcome Glue3

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WELCOME TO KURATED

August 4, 2020December 12, 2020

I’ve been sharing tunes with friends for most of my life. And them with me. Kurated is the digital equivalent of telling you about a great new artist, lending you a record or the latest issue of MOJO or Rolling …Read More

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YASMIN WILLIAMS: STRETCHING HER MUSICAL STRINGS

January 30, 2025February 7, 2025

The extraordinary guitarist extends her reach into new sounds

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 9

January 25, 2025January 29, 2025

Our globalized world has changed music

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 8

January 21, 2025January 24, 2025

Let’s dance! Da Lata, Giant Rooks + Paul Kelly

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7 minute read

READERS’ CHOICE PART 7

January 15, 2025January 21, 2025

Hear two strong Canadian women and four easy-on-the-ears bands

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4 minute read

READERS’ CHOICE PART 6

January 13, 2025January 24, 2025

The year’s most popular hits, a rediscovered artist and more

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 5

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025

3 music legends and one Tragically Hip band

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 4

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

A broad and eclectic sonic treat

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 3

January 4, 2025January 11, 2025

Two superb albums a long time in the making

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 2

January 3, 2025January 14, 2025

Two rising women performers you should know

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READERS’ CHOICE PART 1

December 30, 2024January 24, 2025

32 songs from artists you love and some you’ve never heard

Kris Klaasen started writing music reviews in Calgary for college and university papers as well as the Calgary Herald. He also wrote occasional record reviews for the Georgia Straight in the 80s. A lifelong communicator and music enthusiast, Kris has been involved with the Vancouver Folk Music Festival in various capacities for more than 35 years and has recently been studying African hand drumming. He's also a pretty good whistler. The photo shows Kris and his daughter at VFMF.