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APPALACHIA: THE LYRICS

10 songs of resilience and empathy

Kurated Welcome Glue3

2 minute read

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

Screenshot 2026 05 15 At 7.42.45 pm

6 minute read

EMILY SCOTT ROBINSON’s APPALACHIA

May 15, 2026May 16, 2026

I don’t want people to give up hope in this time in history

Screenshot 2026 05 06 At 7.20.08 pm

9 minute read

VFMF 2026 EVENING STAGE

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Nine stellar performances over three nights

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4 minute read

DAVID REHORICK

May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

From academia to composing jazz: David Rehorick plays

Screenshot 2026 04 11 At 10.55.33 am

4 minute read

MUSIC FOR TROUBLED TIMES

April 9, 2026April 11, 2026

Barry Truter sings and writes with insight and gentle force

Screenshot 2026 03 25 At 6.15.17 pm

5 minute read

PATRICK WATSON’S UH OH

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Masterful music and lyrics from a man who lost his voice

Screenshot 2026 03 18 At 7.10.08 pm

3 minute read

BEGONIA BLOOMING

March 20, 2026

Third solo record features flair and insight

Screenshot 2026 03 11 At 11.00.59 pm

39 minute read

JUNO AWARDS PART 2

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Slowly evolving change welcomes cultural diversity

Screenshot 2026 03 07 At 4.16.55 pm

3 minute read

IWD 2026: THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

The struggle continues

Screenshot 2026 03 06 At 2.38.13 pm

24 minute read

JUNO AWARDS 2026 PART 1

March 6, 2026March 12, 2026

A crop of newcomers and veterans keep Canada’s music award show in tune

Screenshot 2026 02 10 At 10.26.51 pm

6 minute read

VARIANTS OF LOVE

February 11, 2026February 13, 2026

Love is a verb

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.