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9 minute read

GRAMMY AWARDS 2026

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

It was the Grammys against Donald Trump as “ICE-Out” sentiment swept the audience

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MARC RIBOT SINGS!

May 29, 2025May 30, 2025

Guitar legend breaks into song

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10 minute read

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

September 6, 2024February 7, 2025

Evoking the spirit of Black author James Baldwin, Ndegeocello crafts a sublime musical document

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7 minute read

THE REAL OMNICHORD BOOK

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Grammy winning album displays versatility and a cool calm

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4 minute read

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BLACK ARTISTS PLAY NPR’S TINY DESK

February 19, 2021August 31, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello is one of a dozen emerging and established artists playing NPR’s famous Tiny Desk Concert series

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.