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98-year-old fiddler wows crowds during Calgary Stampede: ‘He’s got stamina’A former farmer who started fiddling at age 8 shows no signs of slowing down. "It gives me a lift, to make the day a little brighter for somebody else."FeaturesJul 14, 2022
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Alberta musician Shawnee Kish hopes her two-spirit story inspires youth to reclaim culture, identityAhead of a new EP release, Indigenous artist Shawnee Kish says she hopes her story helps inspire young people in Alberta and beyond.FeaturesJun 9, 2021
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University of Alberta choir performs live concert from inside their vehiclesThe University of Alberta Madrigal Singers has pivoted and has been performing as a "car choir," gathering in a parking lot and singing into microphones from inside their vehicles.CanadaApr 4, 2021
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Alberta school curriculum out of tune with song by premier’s grandfather: musicians"If we're going to talk about jazz, then we need to talk about those bands that are based on improvisation. How can you not talk about Duke Ellington?"CanadaMar 30, 2021
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Pandemic prompts creation of new Country Music Alberta Awards categoryThe nominees for the Country Music Alberta Awards have been announced. There is a new category this year, and one of southern Alberta's own is nominated.CanadaJan 25, 2021
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COVID-19: New report shows viability of Alberta’s music industry as it looks to bounce backA new report showing the economic benefits of the music industry in Alberta has gained widespread support in the province. This comes as the sector hopes to bounce back after being hit hard by COVID-19.EconomyOct 29, 2020
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Coronavirus pandemic impacting Alberta music classes this fallRoman Dubrule is a jazz musician who was set to finish his music degree at MacEwan University, but now his completion date is in question due to COVID-19.EducationAug 20, 2020
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Alberta launches weekly online concert series to help musicians through COVID-19 pandemicThe provincial government has teamed up with Alberta Music, the National Music Centre, CKUA and Stagehand to launch Alberta Spotlight.CanadaJun 9, 2020
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Final curtain call for Calgary’s Cowtown OperaAfter producing 25 shows in 10 years, the final one, Does Not Compute, will debut in April.EntertainmentFeb 11, 2020
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2019 Big Valley Jamboree to allow drinking, dancing in main stage areaThe Big Valley Jamboree changes were made based on feedback from fans, who wanted to be able to drink alcohol while watching performers on the main stage.FeaturesMay 14, 2019
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