Best Canadiana Podcasts (2024)

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EB Anderson Concert & Chat - Canadiana, Roots, Country 55:08

5h ago55:08

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A reprise of EB's show.... EB Anderson hails from Pictou County in Nova Scotia www.EBAnderson.ca He popped down to Halifax and had a chat with me in my friends condo He shared some great stories and songs.By Songwriters From Here And Away // Robert Campbell

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Jazz Feature: "Black Dahlia" A Suite By Bob Belden.

6h ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature details can be read on last weeks posting on August 12, 2024.By CiTR 101.9 Vancouver

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Episode 303: Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival 1:08:32

2h ago1:08:32

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Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folkfestival – Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle “Live”, including a tribute to Canadian music industry professional Mary Martin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

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Bob Belden: "Black Dahlia".

11h ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature takes a different route this evening with a large orchestra concert work by saxophonist/composer/arranger Bob Belden. The music entitled "Black Dahlia" is inspired by the short, tragic life of one Elizabeth Short. A story of escape, abuse, unfulfilled dreams and a violent end. The story of Elizabeth Short remains one of the m…

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Various Artists - Great tracks from earlier in 2024 56:16

3d ago56:16

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We revisit a show from earlier this year that features... Artist Song Title Duration Allen Dobb Black and White 1912 00:04:34 Alanna Matty Serotonin 00:04:40 Tyson Ray Borsboom Live and Learn 00:04:14 David Krystal You Don't Have To 00:03:50 Jordana Delgado The Cradle 00:02:38 Vanessa Mood Anchored 00:03:18 Rubber Tire Peep Show Mount Albert Fair 0…

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Charles Mingus: "Mingus Dynasty"

7d ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is one of Charles Mingus' masterpieces that was recorded , as were many other iconic Jazz recordings in 1959. It is overlooked sometimes as it was Mingus' second album from that year. He really scored with "Mingus Ah Um" his first for Columbia. Not only did it lift Mingus from the "underground" category but got massive critic…

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Episode 302: Highlights from the Recent Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival 1:55:15

11d ago1:55:15

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Music highlights from the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11-13. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

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Pianist/composer Horace Silver: "The Tokyo Blues"

23d ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is an iconic album by pianist/composer Horace Silver entitled "The Tokyo Blues". It is a series of new compositions by Silver commemorating his first trip to Japan as a bandleader. His long standing quintet here has Richard "Blue" Mitchell on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor saxophone, Gene Taylor on bass and a very worthy subst…

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Pianist/composer Herbie Hancock: "Empyrean Isles"

29d ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is by one of the most well known musicians in the world: pianist/composer/leader: Herbie Hancock. This wonderful album was done in the mid-60's when Herbie was a member of Miles Davis' Quintet. Hancock had signed with Blue Note Records and made many appearances as a sideman and had already recorded 3 albums under his name. He…

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BONUS: Talking Buster Keaton on North of Normal 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

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Where to find Buster: A Life in Pictures Returning to NoN is Ryan Barnett, the host of the podcast "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North". Ryan has also written a graphic novel about silent film star Buster Keaton. One of Keaton's final films was a project with the Canadian National Film Board called, "The Railrodder" (1965), so Ryan was the perfect…

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Episode 301: Encore The Ennis Sisters - interview with Maureen Ennis. 1:55:23

1M ago1:55:23

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Encore The Ennis Sisters – Showcase of their release “Keeping Time”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Maureen Ennis

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Carolina East & Chris Ryan - Singer-Songwriters from Newfoundland - Concert 57:21

25d ago57:21

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Carolina & Chris swap tunes on a Sunday afternoon. Country, roots, ballads, Great singing and playing. Carolina East - website Chris Ryan - website Find out more @ www.SFHAA.caBy Songwriters From Here And Away // Robert Campbell

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Pianist/composer Jack Wilson: "Easterly Winds"

28d ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is by a fine pianist who always seemed to have a bit of an undeserved low profile. His name is Jack Wilson and he was born in Chicago on August 3, 1936 and passed away at age 71 on October 5, 2007. He was a favorite of some great singers like Nancy Wilson and Dinah Washington and was sought after for his musicality and fine t…

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Pianist/composer Elmo Hope: "Here's Hope"

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is a belated Birthday tribute to a sadly neglected Jazz giant and innovator. St.Elmo Sy;vester Hope was born in New York on June 27,1923 and died in that city at age 43 on May 19,1967 from a bout with pneumonia. Elmo grew up with his close friends Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell but somehow the honors that were given to Monk a…

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Episode 300: Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 12-14) 1:24:35

1M ago1:24:35

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Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring music from Nico Paolo, William Prince, Dave Paddon, Karla Pilgrim, Duane Andrews, Maria Cherwick, Richard Neville, de Temps Antan, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and the Ennis Sisters. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

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Pianist/composer Oscar Peterson:;"The Canadiana Suite"

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is a tribute through music to Canada Day, today July 1,2024. The great Canadian born pianist/composer and Jazz Master Oscar Emmanual Peterson was born in Montreal on August 15,1925 and passed away at his home in Mississauga, Ontario on December 23,2007 after a long career and receiving just about every honor Canada could best…

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Foreign Interference in Canadian Elections 30:10

2M ago30:10

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It is a “stain” on our electoral process, according to Marie Jose Hogue, Canada’s Commissioner of Inquiry into Foreign Interference. Hague’s report indicates there were attempts in the 2019 and 2021 elections, although it did not impact the overall outcome. While Justice Hogue said the outcome of the election was not impaired, it is troubling. Our …

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Episode 299: Music from the PEI Small Halls Festival Closing Concert Fit for Kings 47:21

2M ago47:21

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Selections of music from this year’s closing concert on the PEI Festival of Small Halls, held at the King’s Playhouse in Georgetown PEI. Featuring performances by Meaghan Blanchard of the Northern Lights Group, and Mary Francis and Michael Leahy, children of the Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy Family. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

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Vibist/Marimbaist Bobby Hutcherson: "Waiting"

2M ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature spotlights the late and deeply missed vibraphonist/marimbaist Bobby Hutcherson. This group was led by Hutcherson after the breakup of the ground breaking Bobby Hutcherson/ Harold Land Quintet. Bobby continued his innovative ways and formed this band of mainly San Francisco based players. Their sound was more airy and floating…

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Suicide of a Goddess 15:21

2M ago15:21

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On July 1, 1902, the Pan-American Exposition's Goddess of Light statue was torn to the ground. The statue, which adorned the fair's tallest structure, had become a symbol of the Exposition. Now, it had been sold off. However, it would never make it to its new owner.By The Buffalo History Museum

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Terra Spencer Live Concert with Songwriters From Here And Away, Nova Scotia 1:38:44

2M ago1:38:44

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The award winning Terra Spencer in concert at the Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia Check out Songwriters From Here And Away www.SFHAA.ca SFHAA.Patreon.comBy Songwriters From Here And Away // Robert Campbell

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Episode 298: New Songs from Recent Releases from Atlantic CanadaEpisode 1:12:00

2M ago1:12:00

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New songs recently released from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including: Richard Neville, The Once, Sherman Downey, Kelly Loder, Aaron Collis, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Jessica Rhaye, the East Pointers and Tara MacLean. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with artists from all over Atlantic Canada.

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Charles Mingus: "Oh Yeah!"

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is unique even in the varied discography of Charles Mingus. First of all Mingus plays only piano here and chants, sings and delivers verbal encouragement to the soloists. Also the band is built around the amazing talents of Roland Kirk (aka Rahsaan Roland Kirk) who plays his tenor saxophone, manzello (a type of soprano saxoph…

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Songcircle 2 with Mike Biggar, Laura Rae & Jon Cornwall - Live @ The Pink Piano 1:55:00

2M ago1:55:00

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The full night of songs, Live at The Pink PIano Café & Lounge featuring: Mike Biggar Laura Rae John Cornwall and host Robert Campbell on a couple of tunes Songwriters From Here And Away online linksBy Songwriters From Here And Away // Robert Campbell

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Episode 297: Music from Venues in Atlantic Canada 1:17:28

2M ago1:17:28

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Featuring music from artists who have appeared at this year’s “ECMA’s” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard Neville, Craig …

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Alto Saxophone Master Jackie McLean: "New Soil"

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is an important album recorded in one of the golden years of Jazz: 1959 but rarely mentioned. This album marked the first issued album under a new Blue Note contract by alto saxophone giant, Jackie McLean. Jackie was starting a new phase in career and this album marks the first step and it's a big step. Jackie emerges here fr…

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Songcircle @ Steeple Green with Ian Sherwood, Alanna Matty, Mel Farrimond, Robert Campbell 58:54

2M ago58:54

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Live Concert Songcircle recorded @ Steeple Green Books, Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia Ian Sherwood - In The Middle of The Fight Mel Farrimond - See Us Through Robert Campbell - Love Makes One Alanna Matty - Don’t Save Me A Seat Ian Sherwood - Non-Believer Mel Farrimond - What About Hope Robert Campbell - Without Friends Alanna Matty - Swimming Mel Farr…

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Episode 296: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls 1:24:22

2M ago1:24:22

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Preview of the PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls - who’s playing and where they’re playing in towns and villages throughout Prince Edward Island with special guest Josh Ellis, Executive Director of the Festival. Artists from PEI, Atlantic Canada and abroad include “Maukin” (formerly 3 members of Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, Dave Gunning and son Ju…

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Drum Great Louis Hayes: "Louis Hayes"

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is the recording debut of drummer Louis Hayes. It was recorded in April of 1960 for the Vee-Jay Records a short lived label owned by African-Americans that produced a number of essential albums. This date was Louis' first under his name and he was only 23. Hayes was born in Detroit on May 31,1937 and just celebrated his 87th …

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Episode 295: Encore Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

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Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Craig Young

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Miles Davis and The Second Great Quintet in Europe 1967.

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is a tribute to the 98th Birthday Anniversary of one of the most important and influential musicians in Jazz: Miles Dewey Davis who was born in Alton, Illinois on May 26, 1926. He left us on September 28, 1991 at age 65. Tonight's Jazz Feature presents in concert in Belgium the "Second Great Quintet" at it's peak. The personn…

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Bill Stevenson, Canada's Legendary Piano Player & Songwriter, Solo @ his Grand Piano 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

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Bill is a well known jazz & blues pianist with a fabulous touch and a rich history..."... While still in his teens, he joined the band Earth Opera, originally based in Boston. Stevenson left the band in 1968, after the release of their first album. During Stevenson's time with Earth Opera, the band frequently opened for The Doors, being fellow reco…

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Episode 294: Music and Stories from the recent ECMA’s Down East Style. 1:08:16

3M ago1:08:16

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Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards held recently in Charlottetown PEI including “Songwriter’s Circle” co-chairs Damnhait Doyle and Rose Cousins, Neon Dreams, Kayo, Émilie Landry, Kellie Loder, Morgan Toney, the East Pointers, Mary Beth Carty, Richard Wood, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, and Rum Ragged. https://w…

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Vibes master Milt Jackson: "Opus de Jazz"

3M ago

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Tonight's Jazz Feature is an indirect tribute to my late Mother, whose Birthday Anniversary is today: May 20. This album was one of her favorites. It is a classic by the great vibist and Modern Jazz pioneer, Milt Jackson. Jackson and his co-star here is flutist and tenor saxophonist Frank Wess. Wess of course is one of the great practitioners of Ja…

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Ray Bonneville - Live in Halifax with Geoff Arsenault. 1:36:27

3M ago1:36:27

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Ray Bonneville is one of the finest Roots/Blues/Americana songwriter guitarists on the scene today, with his own unique style and presentation. Ray is the 'real deal'. www.RayBonneville.com Playing drums with him is the equally impressive Geoff Arsenault https://www.geoffarsenault.ca a fine songwriter in his own right, with great tracks and you can…

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