SoulBear to perform Frank Sinatra in Winnipeg
This weekend, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is teaming up with SoulBear (David Grenon), a bilingual singer-songwriter originally from Quebec, to perform jazz standards made famous…
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When music and code collide
On April 3, Canadian concert violinist and composer, Jack Campbell, will present his long-time project, Sounding Bombe in Winnipeg. Inspired by the mathematical systems used…
Stephen Fearing to perform in Winnipeg March 29
One could say that Vancouver-born Stephen Fearing has music in his blood. “My family’s been in music and the arts for generations,” Fearing said. “My…
Winnipeg Folk Festival 2025 lineup stirs mixed reactions
This summer, the Winnipeg Folk Festival marks its 50th anniversary. The festival, which traditionally takes place in Birds Hill Provincial Park, promises performances by more…
Charles Joseph finds joy in his art and family
Charles Joseph, also known as Boone, is an artist and a member of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation. Based in Williams Lake, B.C., he has spent…
Olivia Lunny returns to her roots with new album
Olivia Lunny currently calls Los Angeles home, but her musical career began in Winnipeg. “Music has always been something that I’ve been around and been…
Striker tours in Winnipeg Nov. 28
Heavy metal band Striker, originally from Edmonton, started from humble beginnings. Each member began playing music in their teens and came from similar backgrounds. Before…
Skye Wallace releases fifth album, The Act of Living
Skye Wallace describes their music as rock, but not typical rock. While they refer to it broadly as “alt-rock,” they avoid defining themselves by a…
The Washboard Union celebrates new album and tour
The Washboard Union’s beginnings can be traced back to a union between two families. When Chris Duncombe was 13 years old, his father met future…
School of art gallery presents dynamic figure paintings
This fall, the U of M’s School of Art Gallery is showcasing the work of Sheila Butler, an American Canadian painter whose work explores themes…