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READERS’ CHOICE PART 6

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

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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READERS’ CHOICE PART 5

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025

3 music legends and one Tragically Hip band

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8 minute read

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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8 minute read

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, 2024December 30, 2024

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

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MERRY KRISMAS 2024

December 21, 2024December 22, 2024

A 42-song set of eclectic yule tunes you’ll enjoy

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10 minute read

JINGLE BELL ROCKS!

December 18, 2024December 19, 2024

A Mitchell Kezin Christmas: from folksy to strange and everywhere in between

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SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Xmas tunes from across the continent and down the street

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NATASHA D’AGOSTINO

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Vancouver jazz singer’s career ended just as it was starting

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ALICE RUSSELL: LOOKING BACK

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

British soul, funk and jazz diva’s back catalogue charts her evolving talent

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.