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FEIST SHARES MULTITUDES

April 21, 2023April 23, 2023

“I’m increasingly writing inward, I’m writing towards the woman I hold in trust … ”

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THE LINDA LINDAS

June 4, 2021June 5, 2021

All girl punk rock tween-teen band calls out racism and sexism with hit single Racist Sexist Boy

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I WAS REAL: 75 DOLLAR BILL

May 17, 2020August 31, 2020 0

Music to take you away in this pandemic time

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BEING ALDOUS HARDING

March 8, 2020January 22, 2021

Her lyrics are inscrutable but Aldous Harding is fabulous to listen to

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13 minute read

DROPPING THE NEEDLE: MICHAEL KIWANUKA’S SELF- TITLED 5 STAR ALBUM

February 9, 2020August 18, 2020

Third album sounds timeless and contemporary with a nod to 60s black activist vibe

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: NEW RELEASE FROM OUR NATIVE DAUGHTERS

February 4, 2019August 17, 2023

Four experienced musical talents join forces on a timely album about black women’s history

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.