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Niigaan Sinclair's latest book explores role of Indigenous people in shaping Canada
The Bridge host Nantali Indongo meets with Niigaan Sinclair, this year's featured writer of Montreal's Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, to discuss his most recent book which won the 2024 Governor General Award for best non-fiction.
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'Diversity has to include white people': talking through our differences with author Mélikah Abdelmoumen
Baldwin, Styron and Me is the latest book by author and editor Mélikah Abdelmoumen. In it, she makes her case for empathy and how we as a society and a culture in Quebec can talk through our differences, especially when it comes to questions of identity.
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Geordie Theatre's Jimmy Blais is all in his feelings as his solo-directorial debut hits the stage
Jimmy Blais tells us about his solo-directorial debut, Jordan: A Hero's Journey. The play is about Jordan's Principle - a policy meant to ensure that Indigenous children have access to government services and funding for needs such as medical care.
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Quebec artist Yuki Dreams Again talks new music in a shifting world
The Bridge host Nantali Indongo catches up with Samuel Biddle, a.k.a. Yuki Dreams Again, ahead of the Montreal launch of his debut album, Star People. They talk about how current Canada-US relations influenced his creative process and revisit a conversation from 2022.
This Montreal musician's fight with sarcoma taught others to cherish life
Kevin 'BK' Brooks, the lead singer of Montreal hardcore punk band Maxxpower, died within a year of being diagnosed with sarcoma. Tonight, artists are gathering to celebrate his music, life and perseverance.
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For the love of art and life: Keeping Anglo rap in Quebec alive with Coolman Logan
On the Bridge, host Nantali Indongo catches up with Montreal rapper Coolman Logan to learn more about the space Anglos are carving out for themselves in La Belle Province's hip-hop landscape, and whether the ceiling for these artists is low due to language.
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'This can't continue': The Weather Station's Tamara Lindeman shares thoughts on climate change
Tamara Lindeman, The Weather Station's lead singer, discusses her high school years in rural Ontario, the influence of Theatre Orangeville on her artistry, and her take on climate-related issues.
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Montreal's The Word Bookstore marks 50 years of community building
The independent secondhand bookshop has become a cultural institution in Montreal. The store's manager, Brendan King-Edwards, joins us to share how the store his parents built has been key to building community in the McGill ghetto where students, academics, poets, and especially curious minds come and spend more time than money.
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A series of 'and thens' with Kahnawà:ke art director Tai Leclaire
CBC's Nantali Indongo checks in with Taietsaron:sere 'Tai' Leclaire, former art director at J.Crew fashion company in New York, former house performer at Upright Citizens Brigade, and former writer on a NBC comedy. Leclaire stopped by The Bridge studio while visiting home.
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Montreal artist Naya Ali talks new album, reconnecting with Ethiopia, and God
When Naya Ali decided to leave her 9 to 5 job in marketing and delve into a career in music, almost a decade ago, her immigrant family expressed some concern. Today, with industry recognition and a supportive fanbase in tow, Naya's celebrating her achievements - and those who paved the way - with a third album, We Did The Damn Thing.