Music History
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Jazz Winnipeg launching musical, educational jazz history seriesThe two-hour-long themed programs will include live performances by local artists and educational and historical context for the music they're playing.EntertainmentSep 26, 2023
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Denis LePage, co founder of Montreal disco powerhouse duo Lime, dies at 74With a stream of Billboard chart hits, Denis LePage helped define an era of Canada’s discotheques as part of the duo Lime. LePage, died Monday of cancer at age 74.EntertainmentSep 1, 2023
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25 mind-melting pieces of music trivia to use for fun and profitKnowledge is power. Music knowledge — especially the trivial stuff — is a superpower. This music trivia is the equivalent of Thor's hammer.EntertainmentMay 29, 2022
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Canadian radio host reveals inspiration behind new children’s book, ‘The Science of Song’The book touches on how sound works, the science of how we experience music and the evolution of headphones.CanadaSep 25, 2021
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Ottawa drummer squirrelled away 1968 Joni Mitchell tape recorded by Jimi HendrixA closer look at the estate of an Ottawa drummer led to the discovery of a Joni Mitchell performance recorded over half a century ago by guitarist Jimi Hendrix.EntertainmentJul 30, 2021
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Montreal’s classical music scene honours Beethoven on what would have been his 250th birthdayOne of the world's most famous composers and musicians was baptized December 16, 1770 even though his exact birthdate remains a mystery.CanadaDec 16, 2020
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Winnipeg maintains its claim on songwriting icon Neil Young, who turns 75 ThursdayIconic Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young turned 75 Thursday, and although he was born in Toronto, Winnipeg has long claimed him as a native son.EntertainmentNov 12, 2020
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Scott Thompson: Eddie Van Halen’s legacy and music will live onIf you were listening to loud music in the late '70s and the '80s, chances are you found yourself listening to Eddie Van Halen, Scott Thompson says.CommentaryOct 7, 2020
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