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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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SINGING FOR MY SUPPER

April 26, 2020July 6, 2020

Early James is a young man singing beyond his years

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SUDAN ARCHIVES

February 20, 2020September 7, 2020

Using her study of Sudanese fiddle music as a springboard into hip-hop and redefining modern R&B

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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

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.