Angelique Kidjo
As the lights go down, a hush falls over the Winspear. In seconds the silence will be broken… Rewind to a week before the concert. I am writing the preview […]
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Angelique Kidjo Graces The Winspear
“Top 100 Most Inspiring Women.” BBC’s “African continents’ 50 most iconic figures.” The first women to be named one of Forbes “40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa.” These are only […]
S+N #apocalyptic Scavenger Hunt 4 FREE Concert Tickets!!!
Hi enthusiastic Sound+Noise readers! As the classroom, fall, and (inevitably) winter looms nearer and nearer, we want to ring in the season with a toasty treat for ALL of our […]
The Mondrian Shift: Shifting Scenes
Upon my approach to the Blue Chair on Friday, I must admit I was under-whelmed. Maybe even a little disheartened. From the outside, the venue didn’t scream “I Heart Live […]
More Than One Love for the Many Sides of “Marley”
First I must confess that the Bossa N’ Marley album is a staple for my summer chill playlist. I realize to some the thought of bossa-nizing a legend such as […]
NEWS FLASH: Women CAN Compose Music
And have been all along. Friday night at “A Celebration of Women Composers” the audience enjoyed a taste of the diversity and creativity found in women composers’ works. Contrary to […]
Bansuri Excellence In Raga Mala Spring Opener
Dum-dum-tek-tek-tek… Listening and watching the tuning of the tabla, the tiny hammer shifting the pitch slightly higher or lower, is as captivating to me as when the orchestra plays their […]
Jann Arden: Reflections on a Jubilee heart-to-heart
Monday evening, in the aftermath of our flash blizzard weekend, I approached the Jubilee and was greeted with a glimmering warm glow, hinting at the musical star nesting inside. Before […]
Jann Arden is “Uncovering Canada” At the Jubilee
Date: February 27, 2012. 8pm. Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Tickets: $75.00 – $120.00+ Whether you come out for her dry wit, humour and charm, or for her emotionally charged […]
“Edmonton, I Love You” Review
Dear Jon & Friends, It was curiosity as much as love that drew me to your variety show (a.k.a. your EPIC going away party) “Edmonton, I Love You” at Metro […]
