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5 minute read

NORAH JONES’ VISIONS

March 7, 2024March 8, 2024

Lighter, brighter and looser

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6 minute read

JOURNEYS TO THE BANDSTAND

March 1, 2024March 6, 2024

A playlist of music that inspired the book

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THE GAZA WAR 2024

February 23, 2024March 16, 2024

The conflict in Gaza has turned up the volume on protest music. Here are 13 songs new and old.

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THE REAL OMNICHORD BOOK

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Grammy winning album displays versatility and a cool calm

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OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP

February 10, 2024February 11, 2024

Montreal singer Dominique Fils-Aimé launches first album of her new trilogy

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23 minute read

GRAMMY AWARDS 2024

February 8, 2024February 19, 2024

Women rule the show. For a change

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THE LAST REPAIR SHOP

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Short doc shares the healing power of music and the value of arts education

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READERS’ CHOICE 2023 PART 9

January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

Featuring all things stringed and acoustic with great vocals. J.P. Cormier, Moonfruits plus James Hill and Anne Janelle plus more

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READERS’ CHOICE 2023 PART 8

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

A social justice choir and a few great tunes via the centre of the universe – Toronto!

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READERS’ CHOICE 2023 PART 7

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024

Peter Gabriel’s Return, Björk, Rosalía, Arooj Aftab, Anoushka Shankar and more

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.