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Albertan talent recognized in multiple 2020 Juno nominations
Nuela Charles, Nehiyawak, Tenille Townes and Al Muirhead are among the Alberta artists nominated for the 2020 Junos.
These are the best Alberta albums of 2019, according to the Key of A
Evan Freeman, Rae Spoon, Nuela Charles and Celeigh Cardinal are among those who made the Key of A's 2019 list of best albums released by artists born, bred or based in Alberta.
Festivals in Calgary and Edmonton brighten dark winter nights with music
Preview Calgary's Femme Wave and Edmonton's first ever Winterruption feature local artists Selci, Wares and Rosina Cove. Hear about Jann Arden's latest star turn, and new songs by Nuela Charles, Matt Patershuk, Jenesia, Wilfred N and the Grown Men and Laura Hickli.
The Prairie States take the Spotlight
Edmonton's The Prairie States mix '60s soul and '70s rock with a modern alt-country vibe.
Key of A's Best Alberta Music of 2018
From Jocelyn Alice's latest Platinum hit, to Jenie Thai, up for a national blues award, to Captain Tractor celebrating 25 years as a band, this was a banner year for Alberta music.
Josh Sahunta talks AE West, covers Jingle Bells
Edmonton's Josh Sahunta shares his new R&B cover of Jingle Bells, and chats with host Katherine Duncan about what he learned at AE West at Studio Bell. Plus, holiday originals and covers by J.J. Shiplett, Colleen Brown, Soft March and more.
Get to know Nuela Charles
Edmonton's Nuela Charles joins Katherine for a frank chat about the challenges of being a woman of colour in today's music industry. Hear songs from her recent release, Distant Danger, and find out which of her songs she could listen to on repeat.
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.
Ann Vriend's powerful new song for social justice
Hear the story behind "It's Happening," Ann Vriend's powerful collaboration with the Sifton Elementary School Choir in Edmonton. Plus, hear Calgary band Crystal Eyes perform at the National Music Centre and sample new tracks by Darren Crone, High Parade, Allison Lynch and more.
Brett Kissel charms Toronto crowd at CBC Music
You'll hear award-winning Alberta country singer Brett Kissel's First Play Live set, recorded at CBC Studio 201 in Toronto; plus new and recent releases by singer songwriters Justine Vandergrift and Joe Nolen; plus original jazz from Calgary's Deanne Matley and Sheldon Zandboer.