The Magic Flute, but make it Manitoban
A while ago, a friend invited me to watch Mozart’s The Magic Flute performed by U of M voice students and the university’s symphony orchestra….
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Nine Circles to host World AIDS Day cabaret
Since 1998, communities around the world have observed World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 to show solidarity in the fight against HIV and remember those…
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…
Kelly Bado performs African fusion music in Winnipeg
Born in the Ivory Coast, Kelly Bado was exposed to a wide variety of musical styles growing up, from American gospel to French Canadian pop…
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…
Mia Kelly releases sophomore album To Be Clear
At 21, Mia Kelly has already made her mark on the folk music scene. Praised for her expressive voice and versatility by outlets such as…
Canadian country singer’s debut album achieves acclaim
Born into a family of musicians in London, Ontario, Amanda Keeles does not really remember a time when she was not singing. Introduced to country…
Symphony orchestra presents Along the River Elbe
The Elbe river runs from the Czech Republic to Northern Germany, connecting major cities such as Berlin and Prague, and is one of Europe’s most…
When Cree music meets orchestral jazz
It is exciting to find crossovers between different musical genres. For instance, the fast electric guitar runs in heavy metal are like modern derivations of…