In Canadian doc Mbira Talks, a Zimbabwean musical instrument connects two worlds

The documentary Mbira Talks, about a Zimbabwean-Canadian musician’s relationship with an instrument once banned during colonization, took a long time to make. We know this because Moyo Rainos Mutamba ...
The Arts Desk

Riga Music Week review - blues-infused shoegazing, full-force folk, synth-pop thrills and more in Latvia’s capital

The first live performance at the inaugural Riga Music Week is by Saucējas. This seven-piece vocal ensemble is avowedly ...
Alexandria Echo Press

Alexandria Area High School theater students present 'Alice by Heart'

WHAT: “Alice by Heart” WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. WHERE: ...

Historic and rare synthesizers shine on Rich Aucoin’s latest album, capping five-year project

Aucoin used 103 unique synthesizers on Synthetic Season 4, including rarities such as the Ondes Martenot, on the final album ...
The Charlatan

‘A Sonic Bridge’ explores artistic potential within radio soundscapes

Artists Paul Jasen and Florence-Delphine Roux explored radio soundscapes and artistry as part of a Carleton University event.

Amazon’s holiday hosting shop has all your entertaining needs covered

Amazon just opened a holiday hosting shop with a curated collection covering everything from charcuterie boards to ice makers ...