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Classical Music Playlist, October 2, 2025
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Capradio - California
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Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) That a second symphony by Sergei Rachmaninoff even exists is fortunate. Following a scathing review of his First Symphony in 1897 he fell into such debilitating depression that he was unable to compose for three...
Owner: California State University System & American Government
Spotify Ads Just Got a Big Boost: Amazon DSP (Global) + Yahoo DSP (Canada)
It’s been a massive week for Spotify advertising in Canada. In just two days, both Amazon DSP (globally) and Yahoo DSP (locally) announced integrations that open up Spotify’s premium music and podcast inventory to programmatic buyers. For Canadian...
Owner: Jason Tuffs
Here’s a roundup of East Coast musical talent set to play in Victoria this week
This week’s featured hot ticket items for the weekend and beyond includes musicians from Eastern Canada, including Halifax, Fredericton and Montreal. Brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier. Frase — future-soul from...
Owner: Rob Germain
Early 2000s Pop-Rock Acts: Where Are They Now? Jonas Brothers and More
With 2025 being 20 years since their formation, this year has been an exciting one for fans of the music of early 2000s pop-rockers the Jonas Brothers. The trio released a new album in August (entitled Greetings from Your Hometown), and launched a...
Owner: Sam Youseff
‘I hope I make the country proud’: These Canadians turned their rage at Trump’s rhetoric into something positive
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Toronto.com
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A wave of boos quickly drowned out the first notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Montreal’s Bell Centre. Moments later, when “O Canada” began, the packed crowd bellowed a deafening roar. It was Canada against the U.S. in a one-off hockey...
Owner: Jordan Bitove
‘Dean of African American church music’ James Abbington dies at 65 after Duke appointment
(RNS) — W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65. GIA Publications, for whom he worked for more than two decades as executive editor...
Owner: Religion News Foundation (Deborah Caldwell publisher)
Here are 9 ways to celebrate Taylor Swift's new album in…
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Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Louisville businesses and landmarks are celebrating Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Local events include album release parties, themed brunches, drag shows, and a silent disco. A film titled "The Official Release Party of a...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
Famed Oklahoma Music Venue, The Wormy Dog Saloon, Posts Cryptic Message 8 Years After Closing Its Doors
Ragweed is back together, and now the Wormy Dog Saloon is posting cryptic messages. What did we do to deserve this? The Wormy Dog Saloon was a staple venue in the Oklahoma and Red Dirt country music scene. The dive bar first opened in Stillwater,...
Owner: Shawn Blake
Air Canada adds complimentary beer, wine to economy flights (Business)
Photo: Air Canada Air Canada now offering free beer and wine on all flights, including the Caribbean and Mexico. Air Canada economy passengers will now be able to enjoy complimentary beer, wine and snacks on every flight, including routes to...
Owner: Madison Venture Corp.
Averting Fortress North America: why Canada should resist Trump’s immigration policies
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Toronto.com
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While the headlines are fixated on border walls, what’s quietly unfolding under Donald Trump’s second term is far more consequential: the United States has supercharged immigration enforcement to historic levels. The “Big Beautiful Bill,” which...
Owner: Jordan Bitove
Schulich prof inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
A blank Wikipedia page hardly stirs ambition, but for Dr. Robert Hegele it is a fitting metaphor for discovery. As a medical student, he realized that the most inspiring physicians weren’t just treating patients, they were filling the empty pages...
Owner: University of Western Ontario
ALBUM REVIEW: HERE YOU ARE
Abby Weidman, Contributer Album: Here You Are Artist: Anne Murray Label: Universal Music Canada Grade: B Years after Anne Murray called it quits on releasing new music, a devoted fan stumbled upon her archives, which led Murray to decide it was...
Owner: Mount Royal University
ALBUM REVIEW: ONE OF US
Abby Weidman , Contributer Album: One Of Us Artist: James Barker Band Label: Universal Music Canada Inc. Grade: A On Sept. 5, James Barker Band released their second studio album, One Of Us, and kicked off their tour just a couple weeks later on...
Owner: Mount Royal University
Taylor Swift fans convinced major hint links new album to this unlikely UK city
Taylor Swift's latest album is coming out on October 3(Image: Getty) Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album, The Life of a Showgirl, drops in a matter of hours and fans are eager to decode the theme behind the project. The 12-track album...
Owner: Reach PLC
Man gets six years in shooting, arson at Punjabi music star's Colwood home
While delivering the sentence, the judge said Abjeet Kingra’s involvement was not isolated, pointing to his connection to the Lawrence Bishnoi crime group in India. A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to six years for a shooting and arson that...
Owner: Madison Venture Corp.
Paraguay school presents two free concerts in Abbotsford
La Amistad Christian School performs Oct. 4 and 5 The students of La Amistad Christian School in Paraguay bring the vibrant sights and sounds of their culture to Abbotsford for two free concerts on Oct. 4 and 5. They perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at...
Owner: Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Beyoncé fans call for ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert film as star posts photos
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Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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Beyoncé shared new photos on Instagram from a 100th birthday party for Jay-Z's grandmother. The singer's post featured images of herself, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder and the guest of honor, Hattie White. Fans commented on the photos, urging Beyoncé to...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
It's Taylor Swift album release night. What you need to know about The Life of a Showgirl
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift is set to dominate music streams and movie screens alike on Friday with the release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and a theatrical release party event premiering across the country. Showgirl...
Owner: Canadian Government
Is Kneecap banned from Canada or not? NDP urges answer in high-profile case
The federal immigration minister is facing increasing pressure to clarify whether the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap is indeed banned from entering Canada, or if the Liberal official who announced the move was approved to make that assertion in a...
Owner: Shaw Family
“Something’s Coming”: Beloved Oklahoma Music Venue Stirs Up Fans Nearly a Decade After Closing Its Doors
For 25 years, the Wormy Dog Saloon showcased up-and-coming Oklahoma red dirt country artists, first in Stillwater and then in Oklahoma City. Fans could count on stellar performances from artists like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Brandon Jenkins, and...
Owner: Sam Savage