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Cadence Weapon, Cam Penner, Rosina Cove and more

Find out which Edmonton songwriter is behind the new band, Rosina Cove. Hear Cadence Weapon perform songs from his recent album. Find out why Cam Penner is getting such rave reviews for his new album, At War with Reason. Plus, a new project by Edmonton fashion designer and music producer Tala Berkes takes its name from a favourite food.

Hear Edmonton's former Poet Laureate in an intimate live performance recorded at CBC Music in Toronto

Cadence Weapon often performs songs inspired by his home town of Edmonton. (Mark Sommerfeld)

This week, hear the debut of Rosina Cove, a new band from Edmonton. It may be a new project, but you'll recognize the lead singer — he's one of the city's favourite songwriters!

You'll hear former Edmonton poet laureate and rapper Cadence Weapon, in a live set recorded for CBC Music's First Play Live series in Toronto.

Find out why Cam Penner is getting such great reviews on his tour to England, Scotland and Wales, and hear songs from his latest release, At War with Reason.

Edmonton-Toronto fashion designer and musical artist chose the name Panqueque for her musical project. (Panqueque/Facebook)

Meet a Latinx/Hungarian fashion designer and music producer from Edmonton, and find out why she chose the name Panqueque for her musical project.

 Plus, songs by Grant KennedyLighter than Arrows and S.K. Wellington.


Listen to the Key of A, Saturday 5-6 p.m. on CBC Radio 1. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katherine Duncan

Key of A Host

A classically trained musician, Katherine hosts CBC Music (formerly Radio 2) programs Choral Concert and Centre Stage, and highlights original music by Alberta artists on CBC Radio 1's Key of A. From 2016 to 2019, she served as Jury Foreperson of the Polaris Music Prize.