OOH CHILD: INSPIRATION AND SOLACE IN A SONG
Popular in the 70s this soulful pop song continues to resonate. Hear seven inventive versions
WILLIE DUNN: AN INDIGENOUS CANADIAN FOLK HERO
A new anthology offers recognition and underlines the singer’s role in folk music
THEORY OF ICE: PART 1: THE MUSIC
Scholar, indigenous activist, writer and musician Leanne Betasomasake Simpson’s latest album is a heartfelt cry of outrage about climate change
THEORY OF ICE: PART 2: THE LYRICS
The lyrics Leanne Betasamosake Simpson wrote for her latest album – Theory of Ice – are powerful, eloquent and stand alone as a good read
AMY WINEHOUSE: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
Her death at 27 silenced one of music’s strong and intimate voices
ANI DIFRANCO’S REVOLUTIONARY LOVE
The veteran singer and activist embraces compassion and action in a sophisticated musical setting
THE LINDA LINDAS
All girl punk rock tween-teen band calls out racism and sexism with hit single Racist Sexist Boy
ANI DIFRANCO’S TINY DESK CONCERT
The veteran musician continues to evolve and shares a refreshing new attitude in her three-song set
