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Jann Arden welcomes the talented William Prince, an award-winning Indigenous artist and storyteller. They discuss Prince's journey in the music industry, the challenges faced by Indigenous artists, and the influences that shaped his musical style from Willie Nelson and gospel music to new friends and colleagues like Chris Stapleton. Prince shares insights on overcoming personal struggles, the meaning behind his latest single 'Lighthearted', and the power of storytelling through song. They also discuss spirituality, the importance of generosity, and maybe even discuss a duet ;) More About William Prince: William Prince is a JUNO Award-winning artist from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, whose powerful presence and storytelling have made him one of Canada's most compelling musical voices. His songs speak to love, loss, and connection—carrying stories from where he's from to audiences around the world. Whether on renowned stages or in intimate settings, Prince creates a profound and lasting connection with listeners. https://www.williamprincemusic.com/ #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod *Photo credit Joey Senft* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's visitor and experience economy is breaking records. Toronto alone welcomed more than 28 million visitors last year, generating over $9 billion in spending across hotels, restaurants, venues, attractions, and neighbourhood main streets. At the heart of this growth is the experience economy: live music, major league sport, festivals, immersive events, and the cultural life of the city. Yet even as demand soars, Toronto's infrastructure and long‑term commercial and cultural strategies—which aim to align infrastructure, policy, and investment with the realities of a modern experience‑driven city—struggle to keep pace.Live Nation's new Rogers Stadium build and longstanding cultural events like the Juno Awards offer a high‑profile glimpse into evolving approaches and models that work to overcome the challenges and barriers to progress for Toronto's next decade of live experiences. On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, the Empire Club of Canada brought together Wayne Zronik, Live Nation, President of Business Operations and Kristy Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (producer of the Juno Awards) and the Honourable Stan Cho, Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming to ask: If live experiences are the new infrastructure of a modern city, what will it take for Toronto to build the stages, streets, stories, and social ecosystems that keep us globally competitive and ensure culture continues to drive both community and commerce?Following special remarks from Wayne Zronik and Minister Cho, Laura deCarufel, Director of Culture and Lifestyle at the Toronto Star and Editor-in-Chief of The Kit, moderated a discussion exploring how Toronto can design the connective tissue—partnerships, talent pipelines, neighbourhood anchors, and social ecosystem—that turns individual events into lasting momentum for communities, small businesses, and the broader visitor economy.Join us for this first event in the Empire Club of Canada's emerging Experience Economy series as we explore how live experiences function as critical economic, social, and civic infrastructure.

What happens when faith meets fear, and grace meets a life that doesn't feel “in order”? In this episode of Scripture Untangled, seasoned journalist Lorna Dueck sits down with GRAMMY-nominated Canadian jazz artist Laila Biali for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, community, and the redeeming love of God. In this episode, Laila and Lorna discuss: Laila's faith journey, including wrestling with relationships and faith, and the powerful experience of being embraced, not rejected, by a church community. The Grammy 'God-wink', the hard road behind the album, and the perseverance required to bring it to completion. How Laila engages Scripture in a busy season of life, leaning into simple, sustainable rhythms like daily Bible app readings, short devotionals, and guided prayer. Key Scriptures that have anchored Laila's life, speaking into themes of beauty, redemption, strength, and fear. Motherhood, travel and calling - choosing seasons, community needs, and letting God “veto” decisions. Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s13-ep5  =====Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and national radio host and 2026 GRAMMY Award nominee Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts and supported international icon Sting. Biali's past four consecutive releases – Wintersongs (2024), Your Requests (2023), Out of Dust (2020), and Laila Biali (2018) – all received JUNO Award nominations, and she won the 2019 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.  Wintersongs was also nominated for a 2026 GRAMMY Award alongside heavyweights Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Lady Gaga, Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson and Laufey.  In 2020 Biali was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting following her 2018 win at the Canadian Songwriting Competition for Best Song (Jazz). Biali was the youngest-ever double winner at Canada's National Jazz Awards, named SOCAN Composer of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year.  When Biali isn't on stage she's busy hosting CBC Music's national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz. Biali's signature sound transcends genre, making her a favourite among audiences globally. https://lailabiali.com/Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

The Kelly Alexander Show brings you the latest entertainment news, music headlines and exclusive artist interviews and this week's episode features JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Kiesza opening up about her powerful personal and creative journey.   First, in entertainment news, Kelly breaks down major stories including Steven Tyler of Aerosmith heading to court later this summer, Matthew Perry's estate auctioning personal items in June and The Rolling Stones announcing a new album featuring major collaborations. We also talk about the Fox reboot of Highway to Heaven, how fans will still be able to watch Kelly Clarkson on TV after her daytime talk show ends, the celebrity guests Stephen Colbert will welcome during the final weeks of The Late Show and the all-star cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey.   Then Kiesza joins the show to discuss her new album "Dancing and Crying: Volume 3," her recovery journey following a traumatic brain injury after a serious car accident and how the experience changed her artistry and perspective on music. She also shares what she hopes fans take away from the project, how she's preparing her live stage show for tour and why she prefers life as an independent artist over returning to a major record label.   If you love pop culture, music news and in-depth artist interviews, subscribe to The Kelly Alexander Show on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio for new weekly episodes.     Follow The Kelly Alexander Show

Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's received three Grammy nominations and has won several International awards, including the Juno Award from her home country of Canada. Allison is joined by members of her "Circle of Goddesses" as they present some powerful and emotive tunes. Parker Millsap shares the bill and plays some conscientious and insightful Americana-flavored songs. Nick also has a sit-down with Tom Rohr of Food Loops to discuss the joys and smells of food composting. That's all this week on eTown!   Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.  

Porto" Over their nearly twenty-album history, the Canadian outfit 5440 have proven themselves to be one of the most enduring rock and roll bands of all time. Their career highlights are numerous, so bear with this partial list of their achievements. They've been nominated for 8 Juno Awards, have had #1 singles and Gold albums in Canada, had their song "I Go Blind" covered by Hootie and the Blowfish and have toured all over the world. The band's new album Porto is the perfect addition to their fabulous discography. Filled with melodic crunch, introspective lyrics and some of the catchiest songs of the year, Porto reinforces the power and enduring quality of this legendary band. The partnership and friendship of singer Neil Osborne and bassist Brad Merrit is the secret to what makes 5440 tick and this chat addresses that and a lot more. This is a great chat and Brad couldn't be a nicer guy, so enjoy this conversation. www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com Stereo Embers: IG + THREADS + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Cette semaine dans la chronique "One Hit Wonder" du #LeDriveRTL2, Margaux Lassalle se penche sur le groupe canadien Crash Test Dummies et leur titre atypique "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". Originaire de Winnipeg et formé à la fin des années 80 autour de la mythique voix grave du chanteur Brad Roberts et de son frère guitariste Dan, le groupe se distingue par un mélange de rock, de folk et de pop, porté par des textes souvent décalés. Si leur premier album sorti en 1991 leur apporte une belle notoriété au Canada, couronnée par un Juno Award grâce au single "Superman's Song", c'est leur deuxième disque, "God Shuffled His Feet" (1993), qui les propulse sur la scène internationale. Écoulé à plus de 8 millions d'exemplaires dans le monde, il contient l'incontournable "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", un morceau introspectif et touchant qui aborde le sentiment de différence chez les enfants. Sur leur lancée, ils signent également en 1994 une reprise remarquée de "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" pour la bande originale du film "Dumb and Dumber". Bien qu'ils aient continué à sortir des albums, dont "Give Yourself A Hand" en 1999, avant de se tourner vers des projets auto-produits plus confidentiels, la formation n'a jamais retrouvé un tel succès hors de ses frontières. Véritable institution dans leur pays natal, les Crash Test Dummies restent néanmoins un One Hit Wonder pour le reste du monde. Sans s'être jamais officiellement séparé, le groupe se fait aujourd'hui plus discret mais se reforme régulièrement à l'occasion de concerts nostalgiques. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan discuss the Michael Jackson biopic and its record-breaking box office. We look at news including Janet Jackson's “Rhythm Nation” being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons planning an album, and Olivia Rodrigo's appearance as host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live.” A listener offers his thoughts on the Rush reunion at the Juno Awards, and new music picks this week come from Genesis Owusu and Suki Waterhouse. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why the 2026 Juno Awards Failed Folks, this is Ferris Kennedy at his best. He loves Canadian music which is why he loathes the current state of the Juno Awards. Listen in as he presents an articulate, passionate, positive condemnation of Canada's annual national music awards. It doesn't get better!

Rollie Pemberton, a.k.a. Cadence Weapon returns to discuss his new album Forager and his new book of socio-cultural criticism essays, Ways of Listening: Building a Deeper Relationship with Music in the Streaming Era, the parallels between his writing on his album and his book, his renewed interest in crate digging for records and thrifting for great clothes, resisting passive cultural consumption during the age of the algorithm, the Juno Awards, Drake, and Canada's confidence conundrum, being both the “Black Ian Curtis” and the “Black Bryan Ferry,” working with producer Junia-T and live musicians to rediscover his love of hip-hop and rapping, special Forager market events, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven't already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win a Gord Downie Vinyl Bundle in April 2026!Ep. #1071: Buck 65Ep. #1033: ShadEp. #1004: Liz PellyEp. #859: Raymond BiesingerEp. #858: Cadence WeaponEp. #813: Marc MastersEp. #770: Adam Horovitz from Beastie BoysEp. #698: Rollie PembertonEp. #638: DijahSBEp. #610: Cadence WeaponEp. #375: Cadence WeaponEp. #370: Cadence Weapon, Aliya Pabani, Emma Hunter, and Miguel Rivas on Long NightEp. #256: Daniel RomanoEp. #189: Raekwon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a very personal story behind P.E.I. singer-songwriter Jenn Grant's new song, Jim Cuddy Dress. Jenn sits down with Tom Power in the Q studio to talk about meeting Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo at the 2012 Juno Awards with her late mother, how she honoured one of her final wishes, and all the ways her mother turned some tough times in Jenn's childhood into adventures.

The Kelly Alexander Show brings you the latest in music, pop culture and exclusive artist interviews and this week's episode features a candid and unfiltered conversation with JUNO Award–winning Canadian artist bbno$. bbno$ (Alex) joins Kelly to talk about the highs and lows of his career - from the overwhelming support of his global fanbase to dealing with online hate and staying grounded in the spotlight. He opens up about the importance of mental and physical health, how growing up in Vancouver has shaped his sound and why authenticity continues to drive his success. We also dive into life on tour, his creative process and how he uses his platform to stand up for communities that need support. Plus, bbno$ shares fun and revealing moments - including his dream collaborations, the coolest person in his phone, the five artists he'd bring on a trip to space, the most Canadian thing about him and a hilarious story about his mom's pickles. If you're into hip-hop, pop, viral music culture and real conversations with today's most unique artists, subscribe to The Kelly Alexander Show on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio for new weekly episodes.     Follow The Kelly Alexander Show

Ahead of the 55th Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ont., Tom Power hosted a special live audience taping of Q at the historic Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton. In this episode, you'll hear interviews and performances from that night featuring musicians like Sister Ray and Jade LeMac, and comedian Adam Christie.You can find the first part of this live show, featuring on-stage interviews and performances from Begonia, the cast of It's a Good Life if You Don't Weaken, and TOBi, Jully Black and Saukrates, here.

Interview Date: March 22nd, 2026Episode Summary:In this episode, Menina Fortunato sits down with choreographer and movement director Mark Samuels for a conversation about persistence, timing, and carving out your own path in the dance industry. Mark shares how he started out as a self-taught dancer in Toronto, learning choreography by recording music videos on VHS tapes and studying them frame by frame long before YouTube or social media existed.He opens up about his early years dancing with Luther Brown's group Do Dat, how that experience launched his professional career, and the bold move that changed everything: cold-calling contacts connected to a music video he loved until one of those calls led him to New York for a Mariah Carey project. Mark also reflects on the importance of saying yes, staying versatile, building relationships, and continuing to train beyond your comfort zone. From assisting Paul Becker for years to choreographing recent major projects like the Juno Awards, Mark's story is a reminder that longevity in this industry comes from talent, initiative, and consistency.Show Notes0:01 — Mark's dance career and major credits intro2:45 — Learning dance from VHS and MuchMusic10:33 — Joining Luther Brown's Do Dat crew13:15 — Early paid gigs and touring Canada17:40 — Assisting Paul Becker for years in film21:05 — Mariah Carey story begins with cold-calling34:36 — “Say yes and figure it out”45:22 — Biggest mistake: not training in more styles57:56 — “Contacts equals contracts” career lesson1:33:31 — Slow growth, patience, and next goals matterIn the early days of his career, Mark danced for countless Canadian artists such as Shawn Desman, Jully Black, Maestro Fresh Wes and Nelly Furtado to name a few. He also danced in Canada's most notable shows such as The Juno Awards, MMVA's and So You Think You Can Dance Canada. After spending years as a dancer in Canada, Mark expanded to the US, wherehe was fortunate enough to work with some of the industry‘s biggest choreographers. His journey led him to dance for multi-platinum recording artists such as Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Missy Elliott, Kelis, Mario and many more. Today, Mark is a well-established figure in the dance industry. With over 30 years of experience, he has shifted his passion into choreography and movement direction. He‘s collaborated on a number of successful film and TV shows such as A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Disney's - The Descendants and The Magicians. He recently choreographed The 2025 Juno Awards for Aqyila and Shawn Desman‘s latest music video, “Body.“ He is currently working on his “Back To Life“ nationwide tour.Connect on Social MediaWebsite: https://www.marksamuelsofficial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksamuelsofficial

The boys craft iconic synth hooks, launch into an orbit of miscalculated light-years, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Europe's 1986 arena-rock juggernaut, “The Final Countdown.” News items and digressions include Rush, Anika Nilles, and a triumphant return at the Juno Awards 2026.

On the Saturday April 4, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet actor Shamier Anderson. He's best known for roles like Deputy Marshal Xavier Dolls in Wynonna Earp, Trevante Cole in Invasion (Apple TV+), and the memorable Mr. Nobody / The Tracker in John Wick: Chapter 4. He's also involved in initiatives supporting Black Canadian talent, like co-founding awards and events with his brother, actor Stephan James. Today we’re talking about how he made the switch from law enforcement to acting, studying kung fu and his latest role, playing controversial Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson. “Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story" is a satirical comedy miniseries for Paramount+ and GameTV that focuses on Johnson's 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m gold medal win (and world record), the subsequent doping scandal that stripped him of it, and a "definitely-not-biased" retelling that explores the legacy, the pressure, and perhaps the bigger picture of athletics in that era. Then we meet Herman Tømmeraas, an actor best known for breakout roles like Christoffer Schistad in the Norwegian hit teen series Skam (Shame), he co-starred in Netflix's Ragnarok, and more recently, played the troubled rock star Payton Adler in the 2025 Canadian thriller Sweetness (directed by Emma Higgins). In Sweetness, he plays a dysfunctional, drug-addicted musician whose life intersects with an obsessive teenage superfan (Kate Hallett) in a dark, twisted story exploring fame, addiction, obsession, and captivity—often compared to a Gen Z take on Misery. The movie is great, but there’s more. The fictional band in the film, Floorplan, is releasing an album! While the band only exists within the film’s universe, the music behind it is very real. Performed by my guest, actor Herman Tømmeraas, and written and produced by JUNO Award-winning Canadian composers and artists Blitz//Berlin, Floorplan blurs the line between fiction and reality, with the music exploring themes of addiction, emotional reckoning, and hard-earned clarity through the perspective of Herman’s character in the film, Payton Adler.

This year's Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, included historic wins and high-profile performances by Indigenous artists, celebrating their roles as central, defining voices in contemporary Canadian music. Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee secured two major honors: Alternative Album of the Year and Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year for his project Edge of the Earth. Veteran powwow group Bear Creek won for Traditional Indigenous Group — their first Juno in a nearly 30-year career. William Prince performed his song For the First Time, and Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq appeared onstage as part of a tribute to Nelly Furtado. We'll hear more about Indigenous milestones by Indigenous artists at Canada's biggest celebration of music. GUESTS Aysanabee (Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of Sandy Lake First Nation) Jai King-Green (Mississaugas Anishinaabe), singer from the Manitou Mkwa Singers Joe Syrette (Ojibwe from Batchewana First Nation), head singer for Bear Creek Yellow Bear Nakota (Nakoda), Indigenous Sioux singer Break 1 Music: Further From the Country (song) William Prince (artist) Further From the Country (album) Break 2 Music: Save the World (song) Tribz (artist) Trimmed (album)

Photo: Utqiagvik coast in June 2022. (Alena Naiden) Arctic sea ice has been shrinking in recent decades, reaching record lows both in summer and in winter. A new study shows a continuation of this trend: ice is sticking to Alaska's northern shores for less time than it used to. Researchers say this can have implications for the climate, resource development, and subsistence hunting. The Alaska Desk's Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA reports. Andrew Mahoney is a research professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. In January, he and his colleague published a study in the “Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans”. It focused on the ice that attaches to the shores of Alaska's northern coast, called landfast ice. They found that over nearly three decades, the landfast ice in Alaska's Arctic is forming later, breaking up earlier, and not reaching as far offshore. “So it’s sort of shrinking in time, and it’s shrinking in space as well.” Mahoney previously looked at the landfast ice in Chukchi and Beaufort seas in a study published in 2014. At that time, the Chukchi Sea seemed to experience more ice loss, while the Beaufort Sea seemed more stable. This year's study showed that that has changed. “Now we’re starting to see changes in the Beaufort Sea, that the Beaufort Sea of today is not the Beaufort Sea of the 1970s. Mahoney says that while landfast ice is only a small fraction of the overall ice cover, it is the type of ice most people come in contact with. Indigenous communities have used it for millennia to hunt – like whalers in Utqiagvik in spring. “A large fraction of the community, at any one time might actually be out on the land fast ice actively whaling, and the success of that whale hunt is in part related to how accessible and how stable and safe the land fast ice is.” He added that the oil and gas industry also uses landfast ice to build seasonal ice roads to connect to facilities. His team's study was funded by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, with the interest of oil and gas development near shore. And when landfast ice breaks up earlier in spring, coastal communities lose a shield protecting them from the open water and waves. “There’s a lot of erosion affecting these communities. Most of it happens in the fall, but we could start to see more erosion happening in the springtime if landfast Ice keeps breaking up earlier.” The Arctic has been warming four times faster than the rest of the world. The recent landfast ice decline might be related to the overall thinning of Arctic sea ice due to climate change. But more research is needed to better understand the process behind it. Orlando Carroll was elected chairman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe on April 1, 2026. (Courtesy Orlando Carroll for WMAT Chairman) It was just election day for the 15,000-member White Mountain Apache Tribe. As KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, a new chairman has been named and hopes his administration can help change course. The tribal radio station first announced official election committee results late Wednesday. Whiteriver school board member Orlando Carroll won the seat by 80 ballots. Over 4,200 votes were cast in that race. The chairman-elect celebrated with supporters. “You are the core of the Carroll administration.” Carroll promises stability and a brighter future after the tribe had two different sitting chairmen within in recent weeks. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, April 3, 2026 – Juno Awards reach new milestones for Indigenous representation

This week, it's just Jann, Caitlin & Sarah! They discuss their April Fools' prank (sorry not sorry), the recent Juno Awards celebrating Canadian music, the rise of Indigenous artists like William Prince, the evolution of the Junos, and the celebration of Canadian talent like Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Nelly Furtado and more. This week on The Scroll , Caitlin highlights the significance of the upcoming Artemis mission and space exploration and the three get back to CANCON conversation touching on the career longevity of Celine Dion as fans register to purchase tickets for her upcoming Paris shows! Chapters: (00:00) April Fools' Day Shenanigans (06:03) The Art of Pranking (12:59) The Juno Awards and Canadian Music (18:49) Space Exploration and the Artemis Mission (18:57) The Evolution of Music Technology (19:32) Celebrating Canadian Music Icons (20:03) The Juno Awards and Industry Dynamics (21:09) The Importance of Artist Engagement (22:26) Memorable Moments from the Junos (24:34) The Subjectivity of Music Awards (25:32) Canada's Impact on Global Music (27:09) The Role of Canadian Artists in the Industry (29:14) Reflections on Career Longevity in Music (30:50) Celine Dion's Comeback and Legacy (36:24) Gala Stories and Musical Connections (39:01) Indigenous Music in Canada (42:00) Patreon Teaser #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whenever Jay has a melange (or a stew, or a gumbo) of different topics to share, he serves up Jay's Jambalaya. This week, Rush debuts their new drummer at the Juno Awards, and closing pitchers in the MLB now have walk on music.Songs: Black Crowes - “Blood Red Regrets”Rush - “Finding My Way (Live at the 2026 Juno Awards)”Korn - “Blind”It's News with Nick! Dash Crofts passes away, Bob Dylan launched a Patreon, and some new notable albums are coming out in May. Song: Little Simz - “Lotus (featuring Michael Kiwanuka & Yussef Dayes)”Greg joins us this week from Great Wolf Lodge on Spring Break with Jackson. He has some tunes to share on a Three for Thursday.Songs:Joe Jackson - “Different For Girls”Pat Metheny - “Two Folk Songs (Jack DeJohnette solo)”Flying Lotus - “Big Mama”

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we discuss Rush's first reunion performance on the Juno Awards, the new installment of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival, and we see how many Billy Joel Jeopardy questions we can answer. We also play “Poorly Explained Movies”, MixTape, and climb the Wall of Tunes for an 80s blue-eyed soul band with a red-headed frontman.https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Justin Bieber is ramping up for one of his biggest comebacks yet, with a surprise intimate concert at Los Angeles Roxy Theatre on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, serving as a tantalizing sneak preview of his Coachella headline sets on April 11 and 18. National Today reports Bieber skipped the Juno Awards to deliver fans-only performances of hits from his 2025 albums Swag and Swag II, including Daisies, Walking Away, and Speed Demon, calling it a teaser for the festivals massive stages. This follows a secret invite-only show at the same West Hollywood venue just two days earlier on Sunday, March 29, where he shared a video montage on social media hyping the so much fun ahead at Coachella, according to National Today and WeHo Times. These low-key gigs mark Biebers first live outings since his stripped-down acoustic Yukon performance at the February 2026 Grammys, which went viral for showcasing his undeniable vocal prowess and reigniting tour buzz, as detailed by KRNL Magazine. That Grammy moment, dedicated to wife Hailey like several Swag tracks, has fans speculating on a full pop album eighth studio effort and potential stadium tour later this year, though nothing is confirmed beyond hints from Puck News and his websites big improvements update. No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these pre-Coachella moves signal a biographical pivot back to live dominance after his 2022 Justice tour. Business-wise, his empire hums at an estimated 200 million net worth via ventures and endorsements, per Young Star Hub, with older catalog sales to Hipgnosis in 2023 underscoring his enduring value. Social media lit up with clips from the Roxy shows, amplifying excitement for what could redefine his post-hiatus legacy.Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bitcoin-backed mortgages are now officially here — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have greenlit the first US government-backed product that lets you use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral to buy a home, and most people are completely misreading what this actually means.The structure is more nuanced than the headlines suggest: you pledge Bitcoin into a Coinbase Prime account, take out a second loan backed by that collateral to fund your down payment, and crucially — the collateral is never mark-to-market. No margin calls if Bitcoin dumps 40% overnight. That's the biggest part of this story nobody's talking about.The US Treasury's own 2025 financial report: $6 trillion in assets, $48 trillion in liabilities — a net position of negative $41.7 trillion, up $2 trillion in one year. Jerome Powell publicly acknowledged the structural deficit problem. Meanwhile Canada moves to ban Bitcoin political donations under Bill C-25, Wealthsimple launches prediction market gambling, and 150 million Binance credentials just leaked. All of that plus Bitcoin mortgages, Australian pension Bitcoin allocation, Strait of Hormuz oil crunch, and quantum computing risk — all this episode.Sponsors:easyDNShttps://easydns.comAnycast DNS, domain registration, web & email services — fast, reliable, privacy-focused.Pay with Bitcoin.Use coupon code CBPMEDIA for 50% off your first purchase.Bull Bitcoinhttps://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbpThe CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for buying Bitcoin simply and securely.Use the link above for 25% off fees for life.256Heathttps://256heat.com/Heat your home, garage, or office while earning more Bitcoin than it costs to run.Book a call with a hashrate heating consultant today.Bitcoin Mentorhttps://btcmentor.io/aff/90/Get hands on, white glove support with your Bitcoin storage and planning. Whether you need help with multi-sig or multi-generational storage, Bitcoin Mentor has you covered.

Rush gave their first public performance with drummer Anika Nilles during Canada's Juno Awards, Something seems to be in the works that would involve Lindsey Buckingham reconnecting with Stevie Nicks and/or Fleetwood Mac, Black label Society debut live performance of 'Ozzy's Song', more in today's 'Rock News'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rush gave their first public performance with drummer Anika Nilles during Canada's Juno Awards, Something seems to be in the works that would involve Lindsey Buckingham reconnecting with Stevie Nicks and/or Fleetwood Mac, Black label Society debut live performance of 'Ozzy's Song', more in today's 'Rock News'

This week's show is a little different: we come to you live from on the ground in Hamilton, ON for the 55th annual JUNO Awards! The Yellow Brit Road takes you behind the scenes of Canada's biggest night in music with coverage from Junos Week events including JunoFest and Songwriters' Circle, including interviews with performers, JUNO nominees, performances from the Junos Gala and Juno Week! We are joined by Rachel Bobbitt, Sister Ray and Dumb Crush. Performances in the show playlist. Note: the show was recorded prior to the main Juno Awards ceremony, which obviously goes live at the exact same time as this show, so all this coverage is from before then. Music this week byCam Kahin, Saya Gray @ Junos Gala, Rachel Bobbitt, The Beaches, Sister Ray, Aysanabee, PUP, Dumb Crush (live @ CFRC).Find all live performances linked in the show playlist here. Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Cover photo: Sister Raye @ The Underground by Michelle Beatty. 28 March 2026, JunoFest, Hamilton, ON.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca⁠, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? ⁠Donate⁠ to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email ⁠yellowbritroad@gmail.com⁠, IG @⁠⁠yellowbritroad⁠⁠.PS: submissions, cc ⁠music@cfrc.ca⁠ if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.

Last Oct 11, Mariel Buckley joined us from a motel room in New Mexico ( I think) as she was touring following the release of her latest album, Strange Trip Ahead. On Saturday night, Mariel and the album won a Juno Award for the 2026 Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. At 3 a.m., I was digging into the audio archives looking for this interview. And I've been following the Coffee Walks that Alan Doyle has been doing on Facebook as he toured Canada. Alan takes a camera and walks around the towns and cities he's playing in, looking for the best coffee, and through the walk finds the heart and soul of the city. When he got to Victoria and the end of the tour,  it became apparent that we should repeat our Feb 10 interview covering the release of his latest EP, Already Dancing. Alan heads for the USA next week but returns June 27 to headline one of the FIFA Fan Festival concerts in Vancouver.  His latest book is The Smiling Land, in which he reveals how little he knows about Newfoundland and Labrador. It's a wonderful read.

We discuss the return of Rush to the stage on March 29, 2026 at the Juno awards.

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Filmmaker Avi Lewis wins the federal NDP leadership on the first ballot with 56 per cent of the vote.The Pentagon reportedly prepares for ground operations in Iran as diplomatic talks begin in Pakistan.Pope Leo XIV tells Palm Sunday crowds that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood."Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs major Middle East defence deals while accusing Russia of aiding Iranian strikes on U.S. forces.Beeping Easter eggs help children with vision loss join the hunt in cities across Canada.The Juno Awards are being held tonight in Hamilton, Ontario.

Justin Bieber kept things low-key for his 32nd birthday on March 1, celebrating at home in Los Angeles with wife Hailey and their 19-month-old son Jack Blues, according to International Business Times Australia. The family-focused gathering underscores his shift toward health-conscious living after years of challenges like Ramsay Hunt syndrome and tour cancellations. Insiders note hes prioritizing mental space over grueling schedules, opting for spot dates like his confirmed Coachella 2026 headline slot alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G in Aprila pivotal biographical milestone signaling a deliberate comeback.In music news with lasting impact, Bieber snagged four Juno Award nominations for his mature R&B album Swag, released in parts last year, though organizers confirm hes skipping the Hamilton ceremonies this weekend, as reported by Ottawa City News and Coast Reporter. This follows his emotional Grammy return in February with a stripped-down Yukon performancehis first major stage in over four years. Fans buzz about a traditional pop album possibly dropping later this year or in 2027, potentially tied to Vegas residencies rather than full tours.Business-wise, his empire holds strong at around 200 million net worth per Young Star Hub estimates, fueled by past ventures though no fresh deals surfaced this week. Social media stays quiet on his end, with Hailey sharing subtle family glimpses amid Rhode brand growth.Unconfirmed rumors swirl of a clash with mentor Usher at an Oscars 2026 after-party, sparked by 50 Cents post and amplified by Economic Times, but no verified details emergeits pure gossip fuel without substance. A Netflix Coachella doc is whispered but unannounced.Thanks listener for tuning into Justin Bieber Biography Flashsubscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Watch the Junos Live at the CBC.Follow Paul's stage-side iPhone updates on Facebook!Follow Jillian and her live from the floor updates with RushCon on Facebook!This week on Rush Rash, things get delightfully chaotic as Chaz and Schatz pull off an impromptu hotline call with Rush insider Paul—caught somewhere between Oakville and rock history itself.What starts as a “hey, let's try this” moment turns into a boots-on-the-ground preview of the Juno Awards, with Paul heading in alongside legendary producer Terry Brown—yes, that Terry Brown.We dig into:The mystery of who might (or might not

A new combatant has entered the conflict in the Middle East. The Houthis, Iran-backed rebels who control much of Yemen, have fired ballistic missiles at Israel. Their involvement not only increases the danger, but also threatens to upend another vulnerable global shipping route. Also: Around the world, countries are racing to find new supplies of critical minerals. They're the building blocks of renewable energy technology, but also important in advanced weapons. China has a monopoly that countries like the U.S. and Canada are looking to break. The Fifth Estate travelled to Northern Quebec, where residents worry that in the global push to mine these minerals, their rights may be overlooked. And: The Juno Awards are being handed out this weekend. The annual celebration of homegrown music is taking place over two nights, and this time there's a record-breaking number of categories. We take you to Hamilton for a look at how Canadian music's biggest night is shaping up. And we'll take a deeper listen to some of the Indigenous artists gaining global popularity as they're featured on a groundbreaking show.Plus: No Kings protests, NDP leadership candidates make their final pitches to party members, and more.

Leading up to the 55th Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ont., host Tom Power hosted a special live audience taping of Q at the historic Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton. Yesterday's show featured live on-stage interviews and performances with Begonia, Jade LeMac, Sister Ray, and comedian Adam Christie. TOBi, Jully Black and Saukrates also performed their Juno-nominated single Who's Driving You? together for the first time, followed by a chat. Plus, the cast of It's a Good Life if You Don't Weaken, a new musical based on the music of The Tragically Hip, performed a song from the show in a special world premiere.

Critically acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, musician and podcast host Mae Martin will host the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton this Sunday. They sit down with guest host Talia Schlanger in the Q studio to talk about how they're preparing for Canada's biggest night in music, their hit Netflix mystery thriller series Wayward, and why taking the uncomfortable route is sometimes the most fulfilling.

Today on The Social, Canadian superstars Tate McRae, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd aren’t attending the Juno Awards despite their nominations. Do they owe it to the country to show up? Then, are you guilty of taking local wonders for granted? And, Vince Vaughn believes politics are killing late night talk shows. Then, a squirrel was caught…vaping?! Plus, are you interested in hearing about your friend’s friends? Featuring Jennifer Hollett, executive director of ‘The Walrus’.

Get tickets to our live show in Toronto at Departure! OnlyJanns get a discount and presale TODAY ONLY (Wednesday March 25th, 2026 at 10am EST). On-sale to general public Friday March 27th at 10am EST. In honour of Juno Awards celebrating Canadian music coast to coast this weekend, we re-visit our conversation with legendary singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan who's nominated for Better Broken. She talks about her new album and the Lilith Fair documentary while sharing how she balances her life as a musician, mother, and humanitarian. More about Sarah McLachlan: 3X GRAMMY Award winner and global phenomenon Sarah McLachlan recently announced Better Broken, her first album of new material in over a decade (and studio album #10), due out September 19 via Concord Records. Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery Documentary is directed by Ally Pankiw, and produced by Dan Levy's Not A Real Production Company. ⁠Watch the “Better Broken” music video HERE. ⁠ ⁠https://www.sarahmclachlan.com/⁠ *⁠Photo Credit Kharen Hill*⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a lot of competition dancers, the question isn't if they'll keep dancing—it's how. College dance teams have become a major pathway, blending performance, athleticism, and opportunity. But making that transition takes more than strong technique. It takes versatility, precision, and a clear understanding of recruitment, auditions, and what these programs are actually looking for.So in this conversation, we're bringing in Derek Piquette founder of PRODIGY - the dance team convention - to dive into what it really takes to go from the competition stage to a college dance team—how dancers can start preparing early, what skills matter most, and how to stand out in an increasingly competitive field.We are so excited to welcome Derek and welcome you all to this week's episode of Two Dance Moms Podcast! ABOUT DEREK: Derek is a highly accomplished performer, choreographer, director, and educator, whose career spans TV, film, live performance, and the commercial dance industry. Derek's credits include SYTYCD, WOD, Cirque du Soleil,  Radio City Spectacular, Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon, Jenifer Lopez, Juno Awards, NY Fashion week, Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, And Millenium Dance Complex, to name a few! We are so excited to have him on this weeks episode. Find more about Derek and PRODIGY in the links below.LINKS:PRODIGY DANCE CONVENTIONProdigy on InstagramDerek on InstagramEPISODE SPONSORSDream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!www.dreamduffel.comApolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase stability and support, while reducing pain and fatigue. www.apollaperformance.comRATE & REVIEWRate & Review Apple Podcast Rate on Spotify SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodancemomspodcast/

Calgary's Tate McRae is tied with Justin Bieber for the most nominations at this year's Juno Awards, with six apiece. Last year, she talked to Tom Power about her skyrocketing career, growing up on social media, and how she's learning to slow down and appreciate the present moment.

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Kudding, Calgary-based, JUNO Award-winning bassist, producer, and musical director who has become one of the most in-demand players in the Canadian music industry. Best known as the bandleader for Brett Kissel, he's also a multi-time CCMA nominee for Bass Player of the Year and one of the key team members at Plunge Audio.With two decades of music performance and studio experience, Justin knows precisely what serious IEM users demand. He played a key role in shaping the development of the Unity IEM line and continuously puts them through the wringer on stages big and small, ensuring they deliver world-class performance without compromise.We dive into one of the most talked-about tools for live performers today: in-ear monitors (IEMs)—what they are, how they work, and when it's the right time to make the switch.Whether you're a developing artist playing small stages or a seasoned performer looking to level up your live show, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you protect your voice, hear yourself clearly, and perform with confidence.In this episode, we cover:What in-ear monitors are and how they workThe biggest benefits of switching to IEMs for live performanceSigns you're ready to move from wedges to in-earsWhat to look for when choosing your first IEM setupCommon mistakes artists make when starting outHow IEMs can improve pitch, timing, and overall performanceThe role of a musical director in shaping a live showBehind-the-scenes insights from touring with top Canadian artistsWho this episode is for:Singers and musicians performing liveTouring and gigging artistsVocalists looking to protect and strengthen their voiceAnyone curious about professional live performance setupsResources & Links:Learn more about Plunge AudioPlease reach out if you have any requests for topics or training sessions and be sure to check out the free trial of ⁠Rockit's Voice Coaching Club⁠ over on Patreon.Your membership supports the growth of this podcast and the development of your vocal skills too! Win Win!To learn about private coaching or to join one of my retreats, visit the website! www.rockitvocalstudios.comReady to expand your skills, develop your musical network and take your career to the next level? Check out the Rockit Singer & Songwriters Retreat! June 2026. Feel free to check out the line of amazing Vocalzone Products ⁠HERE.⁠Be sure to follow ⁠@rockitvocalstudios⁠ on social for more tips and to keep up to date with all the latest info.⁠Join the mailing list⁠ for offers, and updates as well as exclusive info. Stay connected for updates, promotions and be the first to know about special events by joining my mailing list! No spam, just valuable singing tips and studio updates! 

JUNO Award-winning blues artist Crystal Shawanda's new album “Sing Pretty Blues,” has earned her a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Blues Album of the Year. It's a real powerhouse of an album, with a range of music that doesn't hold back. In this interview, Crystal talks about what it means to receive this nomination and her reaction on getting the news. We talk about her many years in music and the different paths she's taken from a country artist to singing the blues. She shares the themes and stories behind “Sing Pretty Blues” and working with her husband Dewayne Strobel on the creation process. We also talk upcoming festivals, and get a look at what's next. Wrapping up this episode is the single “Preaching Blues,” the strong opener to the new album. Be sure to follow Crystal on Instagram at crystalshawanda and visit https://crystalshawanda3.bandzoogle.com/home.

The Kelly Alexander Show delivers the latest entertainment headlines and exclusive artist conversations and this episode is packed with music news and a powerful interview with one of Canada's most celebrated Celtic-folk bands. First, Kelly breaks down some of the biggest stories in entertainment including buzz about a possible comedic reunion at the Academy Awards, wedding plans for pop superstar Lady Gaga and new music from Jennifer Lopez and David Guetta with their collaboration “Save Me Tonight.” We also talk about the album Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally from global pop star Harry Styles. Then we welcome Jake Charron from the JUNO Award-winning band The East Pointers to discuss their latest album Schoonertown. Jake opens up about how the band moved forward after the heartbreaking loss of bandmate Koady Chaisson and how he and fellow member Tim Chaisson are keeping his spirit alive through music that balances grief, resilience and celebration. Jake also shares stories from touring across Canada and internationally, performing with legendary Canadian artist Alan Doyle and receiving recognition from Mumford & Sons after they covered one of their songs. Plus, he talks about covering tracks from Olivia Dean, Justin Bieber and The Goo Goo Dolls and offers advice for emerging artists hoping to break into Celtic and folk music. If you love Canadian music, Celtic folk, entertainment news and behind-the-scenes artist interviews, subscribe to The Kelly Alexander Show on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, iHeartradio and Spotify for new weekly episodes.   Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, CBC Music national radio host and 2026 GRAMMY Award nominee Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. Her JUNO-nominated 2023 album, Your Requests, featured a stellar cast of guests and received a 4.5 star rave review in All About Jazz. Her previous release, Out of Dust, was also JUNO nominated (in 2021) and won Laila spots on “Best Album” lists around the globe. In 2020, Laila was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting. The previous year, Laila's eponymous release won her a JUNO for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” and top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category. Laila was the youngest-ever double winner at Canada's National Jazz Awards when she was named “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year”, and she received her first JUNO nomination for Tracing Light in 2011. When Laila isn't on stage or in the studio, she's busy hosting CBC Music's national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz – a weekly program broadcast to millions of listeners across Canada. And while she continues to earn high honours in the jazz world, Laila's signature sound transcends genre – “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post). Her highly anticipated seasonal album, Wintersongs, was nominated for a 2025 JUNO Award and a 2026 GRAMMY alongside heavyweights Lady Gaga, Barbra Streisand, Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Jennifer Hudson and Laufey.

At some point we all feel the squeeze of the clock. On this episode, every story is a race against time.If you get lost in B.C.'s wilderness, search and rescue volunteer Evan Johnson jumps into action, knowing he's in a race against time that can mean the difference between life and death. As an Afghanistan vet, Evan's seen what no one should. So why would someone with PTSD volunteer to do this job?When Zeda Ali isn't counting out beats for her students on the steel pan, she's counting down the days to what could be the biggest moment of her career: the 55th Juno Awards. Zeda is one of five teachers from across the country nominated for the music teacher of the year award. She tells us what a win – and a substantial cash prize – would mean to her students in Brampton, Ont. While most people his age are looking to the future, 26-year-old Zach Dunn is working to preserve the past.For the last five years he's traveled the country recording stories from WWII veterans, before it's too late. And that's because Zach knows from personal experience what it feels like to miss out on the chance to hear these stories first-hand. Amy Cameron and Joe Ross had plans to spend their retirement years biking, traveling and living life to the fullest. But when Amy was suddenly diagnosed with early onset dementia, they realized that their future was going to look different. Now the two are living life together knowing that at some point, the brain disorder will fully take over.

OKAN consists of Cuban-Canadian musicians Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne. They are a 2x Juno Award winning Afro-Cuban group. They fuse Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk and classical. They bring a fresh perspective to Latin and world jazz fusion. Twice they've won Juno's World Album of the Year award. My featured song is “The Queens Carnival” from the album of the same name by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH OKAN:www.okanmusica.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest names in the Alternative Rock scene today, Jutes, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that dives deep from catching up and discussing the Juno Awards to unpacking his early influences and the story behind his rise, Jutes opens up about hitting rock bottom, navigating sobriety, and prioritizing mental health. He reflects on dealing with online hate, and carving his lane as an independent artist, while breaking down his approach to lyricism and his current musical chapter. The two also touch on social media, new music on the horizon, and even the surreal moment of The Goo Goo Dolls playing at his wedding. Jutes shares his top five underrated Canadian bands of all time and his top five emo bands, making this episode a must-listen for fans of raw storytelling and alternative music.Jutes released his third studio album, Dilworth, this past December. He is also set to start his European tour on May 2nd. #jutes #canadian #podcast #top5 #interview #music #emoTimestamps: 0:00:35 - Catching up0:01:06 - The Juno awards0:04:12 - On his story 0:09:25 - Early influences 0:12:15 - Reflecting back0:13:25 - On Hitting rock bottom0:16:25 - Sobriety and mental health 0:18:52 - Starting out0:23:00 - Online hate 0:26:10 - Current music0:28:52 - On being an independent artist0:31:01 - Lyricism 0:36:32 - The Goo Goo Dolls playing at his wedding 0:38:43 - New music0:41:13 - On social media0:44:37 - Top 5 underrated Canadian bands of all time 0:50:00 - Top 5 emo bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My World Is The Sun" It's true, Dominique Fils-Aime--by the way, my pronounciation of her gorgeous name verifies one thing: I'm from California--Dominique Fils Aime did indeed have a comfortable office and a job she loved and all was well, until she realized something was wrong. It wasn't her office, or her job, it was that something else was calling her. In other words, she found the thing she loved but she didn't love it enough, so she walked away. That's her story to tell so I'll leave that to her. What I can tell you is that the in less than ten years, the Canadian-born Fils Aime has established herself as one of the most accomplished artists on the planet. She's already won two Juno Awards, won the Felix award in her home province of Quebec and was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize twice. Not only that, but Fils-Aime has played the Blue Note New Yor and Los Angeles, as well as the Monterey Jazz Festival. Her new album My World Is The Sun is chapter two of her sophomore trilogy of albums and it's a stone cold stunner. Rife with crashing waves, nylon guitar, haunting hand drums and Fils-Aime's singular voice rising and falling through each composition with stirring soulful perfection, My World Is The Sun is riveting, arresting and melodic. domiofficial.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com IG + BLUESKY + THREADS: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com (mailto:editor@stereoembersmagazine.com)

Tenille Townes is a two-time JUNO Award and 17-time CCMA Award-winning artist whose heartfelt storytelling and soulful vocals have earned her international acclaim. She's toured alongside icons including Stevie Nicks, Shania Twain, George Strait, and Miranda Lambert, and became the first female artist in Mediabase Canada history to score two No. 1 singles. With global tours across Europe, the UK, and North America, Townes continues to connect deeply through her introspective songwriting and powerful live performances. www.TenilleTownes.com  www.Instagram.com/tenilletownes  About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell  voice over intro by Nigel J. Farmer          

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest names in the Alternative Rock scene today, Jutes, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that dives deep from catching up and discussing the Juno Awards to unpacking his early influences and the story behind his rise, Jutes opens up about hitting rock bottom, navigating sobriety, and prioritizing mental health. He reflects on dealing with online hate, and carving his lane as an independent artist, while breaking down his approach to lyricism and his current musical chapter. The two also touch on social media, new music on the horizon, and even the surreal moment of The Goo Goo Dolls playing at his wedding. Jutes shares his top five underrated Canadian bands of all time and his top five emo bands, making this episode a must-listen for fans of raw storytelling and alternative music.Jutes released his third studio album, Dilworth, this past December. He is also set to start his European tour on May 2nd.Timestamps: 0:00:35 - Catching up0:01:06 - The Juno awards0:04:12 - On his story 0:09:25 - Early influences 0:12:15 - Reflecting back0:13:25 - On Hitting rock bottom0:16:25 - Sobriety and mental health 0:18:52 - Starting out0:23:00 - Online hate 0:26:10 - Current music0:28:52 - On being an independent artist0:31:01 - Lyricism 0:36:32 - The Goo Goo Dolls playing at his wedding 0:38:43 - New music0:41:13 - On social media0:44:37 - Top 5 underrated Canadian bands of all time 0:50:00 - Top 5 emo bands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some artists find a sound or a look. Others find the truth. Bif Naked found both. In this moving episode of Chatter that Matters, I sit down with the iconic Juno Award-winning artist and activist Bif Naked to unpack "I am who I am." Born in New Delhi. Adopted. Raised across oceans, finding love in words and music. At 21, Bif met her birth mother, a moment that brought her story full circle. But identity is not formed only in comfort. At 36, Bif was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two years later, she suffered a stroke. Those chapters did not silence her. They fed her poetry and clarified what mattered. I loved every second of my time with Bif Naked. We discuss punk, poetry, feminism, and the discipline behind her philosophy: "save the rage for the stage." There is wisdom in that line. Choose where your energy goes. Do not let the noise of the world steal your voice. Channel it. Own it. If you have ever felt different, silenced or enraged. If you have ever had to rebuild or renew. If you believe identity is something you own, not something assigned. This conversation is for you.  (And her music and passion roars throughout)