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Edmonton AM's local music playlist

Wednesdays on Edmonton AM, Tara McCarthy spotlights new music — listen live or on the CBC Listen app

Hear the latest from Alberta musicians on Provincial Playlist

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CBC Provincial Playlist is a long-running Edmonton AM music segment on CBC Radio One that shines a spotlight on Alberta artists.

Produced and presented by Tara McCarthy, each week the segment invites a new artist or band to dig deep into their craft and share insights about what inspires their style of music. 

You can listen to Provincial Playlist every Wednesday at 6:40 a.m. on Edmonton AM or catch up on past segments on CBC Listen

You can also find a playlist of songs from featured artists on Spotify. 

Provincial Playlist Live at Felice Cafe

The first-ever CBC Provincial Playlist Live took place at Felice Cafe on Saturday, March 22, 2025. It featured three singer-songwriters: Caylie G, Kija Lado and Jessie Bird.

They shared insights into their lives and style of music, and played original songs in an acoustic and intimate setting. 

LISTEN | Provincial Playlist Live:

CBC's first ever Provincial Playlist Live

2 days ago
Duration 2:02
The first ever CBC Provincial Playlist Live took place at Felice Cafe on Saturday, March 22, 2025. It featured singer-songwriters Caylie G, Kija Lado and Jessie Bird.

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