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11 minute read

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022: OUTSIDE CHILD ALBUM

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Allison Russell’s first solo album is a wise reckoning about her childhood abuse

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8 minute read

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: IF MUSIC COULD CHANGE THE WORLD

February 11, 2020August 17, 2020

Black influence on music has been fundamental. But the battle against racism is far from over

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2 minute read

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.