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If I Knew Then is Jann Arden's memoir looking back on her journey, and how she learned to free herself from other's expectations and not only live her life, but revel in it. | CBC Books

The New Pornographers' Kathryn Calder is reimagining the telephone hotline would you dial in?

Artists TOBi, Naya Ali, and Raahiim are among this year's winners.

It's been a minute since the legendary Michie Mee released a full-length album. But after a brief hiatus, the award-winning Canadian rap icon is back. | CBC's q

"I don't see music as a career but just a way of living." Meet the new director of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - OSM.

Announced today: The Weeknd will do the Super Bowl halftime show the first Canadian to headline the event since Shania Twain in 2003.

Happy birthday, Neil Young! Check out some of the key places, moments and lyrics that show the influence Canada has had on Young.

Chopin died on this day in 1849. We're celebrating his contribution to music by revisiting an interview with one of today's brightest piano stars, Jan Lisiecki, as he takes you through his guide to Chopin.

Jeremie Albino blends folk, rock and blues for a sound that is truly timeless. Watch his full performance now on The Intro: https://bit.ly/32wrnZt

"Heavily inspired by science fiction, fantasy, philosophy, and his many cross-country trips on his motorcycle, Neil crafted universal lyrics that encapsulated the social and humanitarian issues of the time," says the press release from Simon & Schuster announcing the new authorized book about Neil Peart.

'We're All in This Together' has taken on a whole new meaning this year. This song from Sam Roberts Band won a The JUNO Awards for Single of the Year in 2015, and it's one of the songs in this year's Music Class Challenge. Learn more about how to enter and what you can win in the link below.

Schitts Creek swept the primetime comedy category at the 2020 Emmy awards. Lets look back at some of our favourite musical moments:

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place...." Today on Tempo, join us in remembrance with a recording of "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian composer John Burge, and a moment of silence at 11AM (11:30NL). cbc.ca/listen

2020 has really been a Jagged Little Pill.

From Maurice Ravel to James Brown, here's the music that has shaped classical pianist Stewart Goodyear.

On this day 90 years ago, Ray Charles was born. Watch fellow jazz legend Oscar Peterson speak on the legacy of the soul music pioneer.

An undeveloped roll of film from a garage sale turned out to be never-before-seen photos of Johnny Cash in Newfoundland #TheMoment

30 years from now, which songs will be played on your local classic rock station?

Wait, what? This video from tenor Frédéric Antoun made us laugh, yes, but also stop and think.

From Rich Aucoin to Charlotte Cardin, here are the songs that grabbed our attention this week.

10 artists. 10 films. Polaris like you've never seen it before. Learn more at cbcmusic.ca/polaris

With influences ranging from Tupac Shakur to Chilean folk, rising punk-rapper Dear-God is one to watch. Here's the latest episode of The Intro:

Gord Downies final solo recording will be released on October 16th. Hear the first two songs now.

10 artists. 10 short films. The Polaris Music Prize like you've never seen it before. Join us for a cinematic celebration of the 10 shortlisted Canadian albums, hosted by CBC Music's Saroja Coelho and culminating in a live reveal of this year's winner. Stream it at CBCMusic.ca/polaris starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, or tune in via Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

Six years ago this day, Daniel Caesar self-released his EP Praise Break, the precursor to his later albums that would make him an international success. In this clip, he looks back on it with Tom Power.

Away is Mine, the new album from Gord Downie, sees the late musician 'unshackled and in full flight,' says his brother Patrick.

Happy fall equinox! We're celebrating by looking forward to all the great music coming out this season featuring artists like Diana Krall, Gord Downie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more

Congratulations to Schitt's Creek for their seven Emmy awards! We're celebrating with some of our favourite Schitt's Creek musical moments with Noah Reid.

We asked the Polaris Music Prize 2020 nominees: if not you, who? Lido Pimienta, Junia-T, Pantayo, Backxwash, Jessie Reyez & more weigh in on the artists they're rooting for on Monday.

Today would have been Leonard Cohens 86th birthday we celebrate by revisiting our list of all the reasons to love Leonard Cohen. Tell us about your favourite Leonard Cohen memory.

Neil Youngs iconic breakthrough solo record, After the Gold Rush came out 50 years ago today. Tell us about your favourite track.

Schitt's Creek swept the primetime comedy category at the 2020 Emmy awards. Let's look back at some of our favourite musical moments:

Panellists Aisha Brown, Ashley Botting and Miguel Rivas weigh in on this years summer anthem.

Lang Lang - , Meryl Streep, Chilly Gonzales and Skratch Bastid are just some of the guest artists that will be part of this live stream concert put on by The Royal Conservatory this Saturday. Learn more about it and other concerts in the link below.

'Suddenly' is Caribou's first album in six years, following up his Polaris Music Prize shortlisted album 'Our Love'. He's on the shortlist again this year and you can watch the special presentation on Oct. 19 at http://cbcmusic.ca/polaris.

"To me, the thread line through everything was this really deep, romantic emotion in the music." Rich Aucoin describes working on the score for the new Billy Tipton documentary, No Ordinary Man. #TIFF20 #FINstream

Meet Stick&Bow, the trailblazing Montreal duo that plays everything from Bach to Radiohead.

The E-Gr Competition is happening online this year, and you can watch. Tune in this weekend to see which of the 6 singer finalists will nab the $6,000 first prize. #egreNEW

Gord Downie's final solo recording will be released on October 16th. Hear the first two songs now.

Need a boost? Here are five new Canadian songs to keep you going from Helena Deland, 1111music, Ryan Hemsworth and more.

This Alberta artist made a tribute to Gord Downie that took him three years and 11,400 pennies: www.cbc.ca/1.5727326

Today would have been Leonard Cohen's 86th birthday we celebrate by revisiting our list of all the reasons to love Leonard Cohen. Tell us about your favourite Leonard Cohen memory.

Neil Young's iconic breakthrough solo record, After the Gold Rush came out 50 years ago today. Tell us about your favourite track.

Panellists Aisha Brown, Ashley Botting and Miguel Rivas weigh in on this year's summer anthem.

This is still something that needs to be talked about: new film #Underplayed keeps the conversation around gender parity in electronic music going #TIFF20

Whats a piece of classical music that gets your day started on the right foot?

How Jessy Lanza enlisted YouTubers and musicians for the perfect COVID-era music video.

The E-Gré Competition is happening online this year, and you can watch. Tune in this weekend to see which of the 6 singer finalists will nab the $6,000 first prize. #egreNEW

Last night, our producer Robert Rowat attended a #COVID19-era concert given by the New Orford String Quartet at Montreals Salle Bourgie. Heres his recap.

From the lost script it was based on to the end of the original Crazy Horse lineup, 5 interesting facts about Neil Young - Reprise Recordss After the Gold Rush on its 50th anniversary #afterthegoldrush50

'This is still something that needs to be talked about': new film #Underplayed keeps the conversation around gender parity in electronic music going #TIFF20

Its that time again... Find instructions on how to make your video entry for this years Canadian Music Class Challenge and a new way to enter that doesnt require any musical performance at all.

No matter where you are, you can register for this free, 6-week online course, presented by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and taught by guitarist/composer Kendra Harder - Composer

On the eve of a new moon, CBC Reclaimed brings you songs for new phases and new beginnings in their latest episode. Listen now: cbcmusic.ca/reclaimed Featuring premieres of new music from Biawanna, natasha fisher and Ana tijoux.

Madonna biopic to be directed by a uniquely qualified director: Madonna herself.

Join CBC Ottawa on Instagram Live TONIGHT at 7 p.m. EST as part of their "OT Rising" series in collaboration with SHIFTER Magazine. All In A Days Alan Neal and SHIFTER editor Kevin Bourne will co-host an in-depth conversation with some of the artists featured in the series. Follow @cbcottawa on Instagram and check out the trailer for the series. All of the "OT Rising" episodes are now available on IGTV.

The earliest known recording of Joni Mitchell, then Joni Anderson, was discovered in a basement 5 years ago and recently made available to the public by Mitchell herself. Read more about the journey of that recording below.

For many performers the live show is everything: where the magic happens and where the money is made so, what now? The Nationals Ian Hanomansing looks at the future of performance in a COVID-19 world.

On the latest episode of The Intro, Saroja Coelho talks to Jaunt and gets them to play a couple of tunes from their debut full-length album, All in One.

It's that time again... Find instructions on how to make your video entry for this year's Canadian Music Class Challenge and a new way to enter that doesn't require any musical performance at all.

Curtis Waters, the singer behind the viral hit Stunnin, presents a more sympathetic, sensitive side on the trap-influenced Freckles. Listen in the link below:

Musician (and this years Searchlight winner) Shawnee Kish was able to find peace with her two-spirit identity as part of a new APTN series from creator Shane Belcourt.

Relive The Tragically Hips final tour in this upcoming Cineplex double feature:

Joni Mitchell has announced shes launching a series of archival releases, starting this fall with a five-CD set covering the years leading up to her debut album, 1968s Song to a Seagull.

Bob Moses will be joining us to celebrate two years of their album Battle Lines! Tune in tonight at 5PT/8ET on Facebook Live.

The summer festival season never really happened, but event organizers havent given up. What do these new experiments mean for the future of live entertainment?

Whats the most clever band name youve ever heard?

"The music is very slow and rather spare. But to me, thats where Haydn reaches heights that he hadnt before." pianist David Jalbert tells us about his stunning new album on ATMA Classique.

If youre looking for new music, tune in to The Intro where we highlight an up-and-coming Canadian musician you need to listen to each week.

Musician (and this year's Searchlight winner) Shawnee Kish was able to 'find peace' with her two-spirit identity as part of a new APTN series from creator Shane Belcourt.

We continue to celebrate all things Neil Peart today. Check out this video where he breaks down his epic drum kit! He even shares his top 10 Rush songs here: https://goo.gl/81oMgx

Relive The Tragically Hip's final tour in this upcoming Cineplex double feature:

We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Deborah Coxs groundbreaking, self-titled debut and sit down with her as she looks back on the making of the album and how she became Canadas queen of R&B.

A master at work. Take a look through some of Neil Pearts most epic drum solos.

Joni Mitchell has announced she's launching a series of archival releases, starting this fall with a five-CD set covering the years leading up to her debut album, 1968's Song to a Seagull.

Tune in now for a special premiere of the first four episodes of The Intro, featuring Alex Porat, Paul Chin, LOONY and TOPS.

Joni Mitchell has announced a new archival series featuring "nearly six hours of unreleased home, live, and radio recordings," including 29 never-before-heard, original compositions by Mitchell. Start by listening to her first known recording here:

The summer festival season never really happened, but event organizers haven't given up. What do these new experiments mean for the future of live entertainment?

The Woman in Me at 25: Shania Twain reflects on one of the biggest country albums of all time. | CBCs q Listen to the full interview here: http://bit.ly/Shania_Twain_CBC

"The music is very slow and rather spare. But to me, that's where Haydn reaches heights that he hadn't before." pianist David Jalbert tells us about his stunning new album on ATMA Classique.

If you're looking for new music, tune in to The Intro where we highlight an up-and-coming Canadian musician you need to listen to each week.