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30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30, 2024 edition

It’s a beloved summer tradition at CBC Music: our classical “30 under 30” list, celebrating the accomplishments of Canada’s hottest…

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Business

Paris 2024: Opening ceremony includes performances by Lady Gaga, curious torchbearer and French musicians

PARIS (AP) – The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday,…

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Business

Canadian musicians struggle to get U.S. visas

Some Canadian musicians set to perform in the United States this summer face the question — will the show go…

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Business

Canadian musicians look to TV contests for career boost

When Canadian country duo the Reklaws appeared on an episode of “America’s Got Talent” last month, some fans were confused.…

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Entertainment

6 Indigenous musicians celebrate the artists who came before them

National Indigenous People’s Day, also known as June 21, has existed for nearly three decades as a day to celebrate…

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Business

Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio: study

TORONTO – A new report on Canada’s radio airwaves says songs performed by women have been underplayed on commercial music…

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Entertainment

B.C. musician’s song catches Canucks’ attention

When Adam Kirschner wrote ‘Slap Shot,’ he never imagined the song would be embraced by his favourite team. “Hearing it…

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Entertainment

Billie Eilish, Arkells among musicians pleading for protections against AI copycats

Musicians are confronting artificial intelligence as digital copycats flood the internet.  The Artist Rights Alliance, a non-profit advocacy organization, issued…

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Entertainment

Beyoncé’s country era is here. Will it change anything for Black country musicians?

On the surface, Beyoncé and Sacha Visagie have little in common. Where Beyoncé was born in Houston, Visagie grew up in the tiny…

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Canada

Winnipeg Punjabi musicians celebrate Karan Aujla’s groundbreaking Juno win

The popularity of Punjabi music is continuing to grow in Canada and around the world, say some members of Winnipeg’s…

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