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television
Jon Batiste leaving as bandleader of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 16: Stephen Colbert (L) and Jon Batiste attend the 2018 CBS Upfront at The Plaza Hotel on May 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)
music
With Cruel Country, Wilco waltzes into the heart of an ugly America
Guitarist-singer Jeff Tweedy from the US rock band Wilco performs during the "Las noches del Botanico" festival in Madrid on June 27, 2022. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images)
music
Oscar Peterson, legendary jazz pianist, to be commemorated with new $1 coin
A new $1 commemorative Oscar Peterson coin is shown in a handout photo. The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a special coin celebrating the late Canadian music legend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Royal Canadian Mint **MANDATORY CREDIT**
music
Legendary Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dies at 81
FILE PHOTO: Segment host Lamont Dozier speaks at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, February 8, 2009. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
arts
Tragically Hip, Barbara Frum among Canada’s Walk of Fame inductees
Legendary rock band The Tragically Hip, eminent broadcaster Barbara Frum and music video visionary Director X are among the homegrown icons set to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. Frontman of the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, centre, leads the band through a concert in Vancouver, Sunday, July, 24, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
opinion
Teenage Head guitarist Gord Lewis lived life three chords at a time
Brad Wheeler
music
Kultureland plans to refund ticket-holders after safety issues, Jhené Aiko cancellation and last-minute venue change
Jhene Aiko arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Aiko was supposed to headline Kultureland Festival on Sunday night in the Toronto area, but the singer did not take the stage after a last-minute venue change. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
world
Grease star and pop music icon Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
FILE - AUGUST 08: Olivia Newton-John has died at her Southern California ranch after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 73 years old. UNITED STATES - JANUARY 01: Photo of OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (Photo by Steve Morley/Redferns)
film review
Netflix miniseries Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 documents a music festival horrifically derailed
Trainwreck: Woodstock '99. Kid Rock in Trainwreck: Woodstock '99. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2022
music
Juno Awards reschedules to March 13, shifting one day to avoid the Oscars
The 2023 Juno Awards are moving a day later to steer clear of Oscars night. A videographer looks through his camera during the Juno Award nominee press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
music
Beyoncé to remove offensive term for disabled people from new song Heated on Renaissance record
FILE - Beyonce appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, on March 14, 2021. Beyoncé has been reborn again; this time it’s on a shimmering dance floor. But in her seventh studio album, "Renaissance," released on July 29, 2022, from Columbia Records, she has subverted the public's perception of her hitmaking history. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
music
Drake postpones OVO Fest Toronto concert after he tests positive for COVID-19
Singer Drake performs on the main stage at Wireless festival in Finsbury Park, London on June 27, 2015. Toronto rap star Drake has found a new outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic: The "Toosie Slide."That's the name of a dance he introduces in his new song and music video of the same name. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision - Jonathan Short
review
Beyoncé escapes to dance world in ‘Renaissance’
FILE - Beyonce appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, on March 14, 2021. Beyoncé has been reborn again; this time it’s on a shimmering dance floor. But in her seventh studio album, "Renaissance," released on July 29, 2022, from Columbia Records, she has subverted the public's perception of her hitmaking history. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
lives lived
Session musician Jack Zaza was sought after for his legendary improv skills
Jack Zaza; lives lived;
opinion
Shania Twain’s life: More hurt than a hatful of country songs
John Doyle
music
Drake unveils lineup for ‘All Canadian North Stars’ concert to kick off OVO Fest
(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 4, 2019 Executive Producer US rapper Drake attends the Los Angeles premiere of the new HBO series "Euphoria" at the Cinerama Dome Theatre in Hollywood. - Rapper Drake has partnered with Canopy Growth on a new cannabis venture, the company announced on November 7, 2019, expanding the Canadian pot giant's list of celebrity backers. He joins Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg in partnering with Canopy Growth. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)
music
Joni Mitchell surprises Newport Folk Festival with first full set in decades
Joni Mitchell waves to the crowd during her 70th birthday tribute concert as part of the Luminato Festival at Massey Hall in Toronto on June 18, 2013. Mitchell surprised the Newport Folk Festival with her first full set in more than two decades. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
obituary
Conductor Bramwell Tovey had a record tenure at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Bramwell Tovey in 2006. Born in 1953, Tovey, whose career included being the Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, died on July 12, 2022.
alberta
Calgary Folk Music Festival promises magic, mashups and must-sees
Summer Serenades at Calgary Folk Music Festival in 2021 Credit: Mike Tan/CFMF