Best SAD Magazine Podcasts (2026)

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Tha Janus Sydrome 4:03:03

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New music from Fraser & Haas, Vasen, Maria Muldaur and more. A look back at favourite recordings and concerts of 2025. A fond - and extended - look back at my favourite festival of 2025 (Tonder, in Denmark last August), and a look ahead at 2026 with concert previews and more new releases. For the full version of the final song, go to the podcast of…

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Best Of 2025 4:00:42

13h ago4:00:42

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Some of my favourites in a wide range of genres from a great musical year, plus sad R.I.P.s to English bluesman Mick Abrams and English melodeon legend Rod Stradling. Also a few songs for Boxing Day, The 12 Days of Christmas, and New Year's Eve.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Holiday Cover Special: Eric Church & Hell Blues Choir 56:23

2d ago56:23

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Just in time for your holiday celebration, this one's from the vault. Recorded back in July and aging nicely on the shelf, this episode focuses on rare Covers of Tom Waits songs including a new one from Country Star Eric Church. Then from Norway there's Hell Blues Choir, and Frans Van Duerson, Desczowe Psy, Kazik and a half cover by T Bird and the …

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Annual Christmas Special 4:00:02

5d ago4:00:02

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Seasonal favourites old and new sprinkled amongst new releases from around the world. Plus a sad RIP to Texas songwriter Joe Ely. Previews of Cool Yule (the final Rogue show of 2025) and the first two shows in Jan uary (J.P. Cormier, Fraser & Haas), and, of course, my trademark 40th annual mash-up for Christmas Day (The Pogues, Monty Python, Steele…

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Desert Blues to Winter Snows 4:00:01

18d ago4:00:01

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New music from Africa to start the show, featuring Putumayo's excellent latest release - Desert Blues. Lots more from across the "dark continent", then music from Iran, Romania, and Cuba before paying respect to Raul Malo, who died this week. Great lead singer with The Mavericks. Some stirring instrumentals from across Canada, some wonderful new to…

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RIP Steve Cropper, Jimmy Cliff & Adam McNaughton 4:00:01

19d ago4:00:01

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Memphis guitarist and Stax Recrds co-founder Steve Cropper died this week. Such a big influence on music - especially my favourite roots music of the sixties. Also paid tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff, and Scottish songwriter / educator Adam McNaughton with a couple of songs towards the end of the show (including the condensed "Hamlet". The w…

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R.I.P. Canadian Bluesman Tim Williams 4:00:02

26d ago4:00:02

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New music from North Africa, Middle East, Brazil, and Cuba then some blues from Calgary's Tim Williams who died today. New music from the USA and across Canada, with plenty of new and mighty local releases. A feature on SK's Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys who make their Vancouver debut next Friday. Groovy fiddle tunes, trad songs and mo…

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Overseas Special - Ladysmith BC 4:00:02

1M ago4:00:02

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A plethora of new releases, including the latest from Alex Cuba (Alexis Puentes) from Smithers BC, local concert previews galore, and a few idiosyncratic personal choices - plus some songs and tunes for my partner Margaret's birthdayBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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The Winds Of November Come Early 4:00:01

1M ago4:00:01

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50 years on from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Gordon Lightfoot's masterpiece. That song, new songs from Mavis Staples and Vancouver's Sinead X Sanders, a tour around Africa, some Celtic and trad delights, a few powerful anthemic songs, and some very hot picking at the end, and there you have it, folks: a four hour odyssey that is built to st…

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Great tunes and 3 Sad RIPs 4:00:02

2M ago4:00:02

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Fond farewells to Scots singer Archie Fisher (tracks 50-54), Breton trad singer Yan Fanch Kemener (tracks 17-19), and American songwriter Bob Franke (tracks 27 & 28). A few songs for Remembrance Day. Tasty new releases from Denmark, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, BC, Alberta, USA, Mali, and Senegal. Plus a couple of tracks from the amazing young Sco…

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A Potpourri, but No Kings! 4:00:01

2M ago4:00:01

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New music from as far afield as Malawi, Senegal, Mali, and Zimbabwe, and from all across Canada from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, to PEI, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and BC. Plus a couple for tracks from the great new albums by Alison Brown & Steve Martin, and Robert Plant's new project. Previews of local concerts, too.…

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Respect Yourself: Captain Beefheart, Get Off My Lawn And Scherm Gets Converted To AI 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

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This time around finds the Dream Regime on their own, sans Bob, falling into a reflective discussion about respect, empathy and filling stations. Not to worry though, as their waxing philosophic is accompanied by great classic 70s Waits' tunes like Barbershop, Kentucky Avenue and Romeo is Bleeding. Then, be sure to stick around after the finale to …

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Halloween & tRump & Other Horris 4:00:02

2M ago4:00:02

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This week's show featured Canadian singer Martin Kerr, whose new album is a powerful condemnation of the American fascist party and the lunatic in chief down there. Three songs about failed covert operations during WWII, including a brand new one about an incident with the Queen Mary, which was operating as a troop ship bringing American soldiers o…

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What's Up America? 4:01:18

3M ago4:01:18

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Canadian songwriter Martin Kerr leads a vitriolic attack on the rise of fascism in America. Plus loads of new releases, a look at the Celtic Colours Festival and this evening's finale, and a few local concert previews.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Celtic Colours Preview 4:00:01

3M ago4:00:01

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A feature on many of the performers who will be broadcast on the live stream from www.celtic-colours.com over the next few days (and available until the end of the month if you missed them). Also new releases from Le Vent Du Nord, Martin Kerr, Cheikh Lo etc. and local concert previews too.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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In Search of BC's West Coast Sound 4:00:02

3M ago4:00:02

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Tracing a line from Pied Pumkin through Spirit of the West, Nyetz, The Bills, Outlaw Social, and Viper Central to the Unfaithful Servants, my "take" on BC's special West coast sound! Started with some hot new sounds from Africa, featured a bunch of local concert previews, some tasty new releases, and a few songs which came to mind on our recent cru…

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R.I.P. Danny Thompson 4:00:02

3M ago4:00:02

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The great English bass player Danny Thompson died this week at the age of 86. He made signature contributions to hundreds of recordings and memorable concerts in his 70 year career. I only included 16 tracks today. He played on everything from trad folk to blues, jazz, African music, and country, as well as underpinning memorable singer songwriters…

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Voyage of The Hector & other stories 4:00:02

4M ago4:00:02

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The first ship to carry exiled Scots from The Highlands to Pictou, NS was The Hector. It left Ullapool on September 15th 1773. Commemorated in songs and tunes on a CD I found in the Ullapool Museum last month. Plus lots of new releases , Rogue previews (Unfaithful Servants & Ms. Shari Ulrich, John Doyle, Little Miss Higgins), and more. Unfortunatel…

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New Roots For a Dying World 4:00:08

4M ago4:00:08

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Some excellent new releases from Putumayo, Dar Williams, Songlines magazine, Denmark, Louisiana, SK, BC, ON etc. Plus congrats to the winners at this week's Americana Festival Awards in Nashville, and the 57th anniversary of the first LP I ever bought with my own (pocket) money - the 2nd LP by Traffic. Also a bunch of Canadian and Irish music by pe…

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Tonder Festival (Denmark) 4:00:01

4M ago4:00:01

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A fond look back at last week's amazing Tonder Festival in Southern Jutland, Denmark. Plenty of great Canadian artists were on the bill, and it was the last ever gig by England's Oysterband. Also a Fall Season launch of The Rogue Folk Club, with plenty more Canadian (and Irish) performers.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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EP 99: Life Is Long with Kaile Shilling 36:56

4M ago36:56

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Writer Kaile Shilling joins us to talk about expanding community with those who are often intentionally excluded, evolving personal perception and perspective, and the incredible power of sauna. [Light warning for loud excitement (!!!) over fluffy preteen chickens!] SAD Mag and SADCAST will be at Word Vancouver on September 20th, come check out our…

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Festivals Past & Future 4:00:02

5M ago4:00:02

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highlighting two of my favourite folk festivals: England’s Towersey Village Festival 1990, and Ireland’s Doolin Folk Festival 2015, plus a look ahead to this week's Tonder Festival in Denmark (where Margaret and I will witness the last ever concerts by one of our favourite bands, Oysterband, amongst many other fine acts - many of them Canadian!)…

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Encyclopedia Canadiana 4:00:04

5M ago4:00:04

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Some of my favourite Canadian songs down the 40 years of The Saturday Edge, plus some more faves from around the planet. Just a few new releases this week, and two album features: Cathy Jordan's Crankie Song Project, and the unreleased album by Scottie supergroup Clan Alba (which should beacon available later this year, pending a legal challenge to…

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Loose Ends & August Grooves 2:18:04

5M ago2:18:04

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Continuing my celebration of some of my favourite songs and tunes, and adding liberal sprinkles of new releases and concert previews to the mix. A mix you won't find anywhere else on your radio - and definitely not in playlists "curated" by AI and the execrable Spotify (pause to look for the spittoon here ... !) Right. That's better. Enjoy the show…

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Steve's Birthday Special 4:00:01

5M ago4:00:01

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On the occasion of my birthday I decided to play a whole bunch of my favourite singers, bands and tracks.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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EP 98: Bring Back Earrings with Evan Clayton 30:30

5M ago30:30

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Sometimes, summertime SADness means sweet and silly nostalgia. In this episode, Kristi catches up with fashion designer Evan Clayton, as they chat about aging, his upcoming collection, and why mall drag is so good. Local music feature: “BROWN SKIN” by Jordel Theme and interstitial music: “⁠Sad Femme Club⁠” by ⁠⁠Kimmortal *** Know someone we should …

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On A Mission 4:00:01

5M ago4:00:01

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Anecdotal notes about the Mission Folk Music Festival and music down the years since its inception in 1988 (I am a founder of this event). Surprise Album of the Week: Teddy Thompson, recorded LIVE at The Rogue last June. Plenty of my favourite artists - leading up to my next show, which will be on my birthday next Saturday. Lots of unapologetic sel…

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Van Folk Festival Special 4:00:01

6M ago4:00:01

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A variety of performers from the Vancouver Folk Festival lineup and Mission Folk Festival, too. Plus local concert previews, a few new releases, and topical songs. For the past few years I've broadcast LIVE from the festival site. Not this time. I had too many technical problems last year, and no musicians are around from 8am to noon on a Saturday …

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Mule Variations 25th: Willie Nelson, Walt Whitman And Bob's Real Gone 1:01:54

6M ago1:01:54

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This episode recorded back in November of 2024 was aging so gracefully we almost forgot to dust it off and take if down from the shelf. It was a little celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of Mule Variations and has a special alternate "Spiritual" version of Get Behind The Mule. For all you hardcore Tom fans, this one stays squarely c…

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Vancouver and Mission Folk Fest Previews 4:00:01

6M ago4:00:01

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Music by many of the performers coming to these two local festivals, plus Album of the Week: A Tribute to the King of Zydeco - Clifton Chenier and a look ahead to some local concerts, notably the debut of Scots fiddler Ryan Young (July 24th). Some new releases, too - including a surprise live recording of Teddy Thompson from The Rogue last June (I …

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Canadian Folk Fesstival Season - Part 1 4:00:01

6M ago4:00:01

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Music by many of the performers coming to the Vancouver Folk Music Festival in two weeks time, plus a few by performers coming to the Mission Folk Festival the following weekend. New releases, local concert previews, and topical songs, of course, and some inspired fiddling and singing in the final hour.…

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EP 97: So Good Being Bad with Amanda Kao 19:01

6M ago19:01

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Nothing wrong with being Bad or SAD - but we’re still looking for something “rad” to complete the trifecta. Bad Academy’s Amanda Kao sat down to talk with us about belonging, burnout as a canon event for community organizers, and taking the leap to build something new. Tickets still available to attend SAD Mag’s launch party for issue 38 - get ‘em …

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Canada Day Preview 4:00:04

6M ago4:00:04

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Lots of new music and old music and unusual combinations. This show is almost as much a journey of discovery for me as it is for the audience. I get a little taste of each track and if I like it I add it to the playlist, then shuffle the order and whittle it down to four hours every week. When the show airs I get to listen to all the songs in their…

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Masters of War beware! 4:00:07

7M ago4:00:07

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Vancouver and Mission Folk Festival previews, new releases from around the world, protest songs about the dark approaches to WW III, songs of hope, reflection and loss, and defiant upbeat numbers from all genre. Plus R.I.P. to Sly Stone, who passed away last weekBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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No Kings Day 4:00:30

7M ago4:00:30

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Today's show was started automatically - twenty minutes early! Started with new music discovered within the pages of the excellent UK magazine, Songlines, which comes with a free CD every month. Paid tribute to Beach Boy Brian Wilson with two songs covered by other luminaries, and one Beach Boys original penned by the great innovator. Then a bunch …

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40 Years On - Part Three 4:00:01

7M ago4:00:01

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Continuing the flashbacks from the past 4 decades of hosting this show I chose more old favourites to blend with some great new releases, as well as concert and festival previews. Had to whittle it down from the original 193 songs chosen, to a more manageable 52! Suffice to say, there have been more than a few good memories down these years at CiTR…

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40th Anniversary Special 4:00:01

7M ago4:00:01

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My first show at CiTR was on June 1st 1985. Today I continued my 40th Anniversary nostalgia with a bunch more of my fave songs from these past 4 decades, and threw in some tasty new titles as well. This was a very fun trip down memory lane for me, and I still managed to learn something new and exciting along the way. I hope the radio audience enjoy…

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EP 96: Existing in the Soup with Anjalica Solomon 16:51

7M ago16:51

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Did you know we’re all soup? This week we’re recapping a wonderful conversation with Anjalica Solomon, about creative balance, how they show up for their craft and community, and the flexibility of success and consistency. Listen to their new poem “Apocalypse Reimagined”, the final piece of their forthcoming book Apocalypse Joy (September 2025, Wri…

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R.I.P. Dan Storper (Putumayo Founder) 4:00:01

8M ago4:00:01

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Dan Storper, founder of Putumayo World Music, passed away on Thursday. Since 1993 I've been enjoying the unique compilation albums Putumayo have released, celebrating regions and countries, and genres of music from all over. Their booklets are full of information, recipes, translations and all manner of extra details about the musicians, too. Thank…

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Music of Merriment & Resistance 4:00:02

8M ago4:00:02

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Plenty of new music including some powerful anti-fascist songs from Mark Rubin and Martin Kerr and all sorts of merriment from Africa, Aotearoa, Denmark, Sweden, Eire, Canada and the American resistance! Also music by some of the winners at last week's East Coast Music Awards in St. John's. Plus concert previews and R.I.P. to English guitar legend …

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Celebrating 38 Years Of Folking Good Music at The Rogue Folk Club 4:00:01

8M ago4:00:01

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Since May 10th 1987, Vancouver's Rogue Folk Club has been presenting over 50 concerts per year of Celtic, Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Manouche, Cajun, and World Roots Music. Today, on the Society's 38th Anniversary, I indulged in a hefty slice of nostalgia with music by some of the amazing - and diverse - performers who have graced The Rogue stage down…

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Cinco de Mayo and more 4:00:01

8M ago4:00:01

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Started in West Africa, moved to Mexico for celebratory music, then on to concert previews and VFMF previews and a couple of great new CDs (Matt Andersen and Eliza Gilkyson.) Everything from blues to old time to Celtic to songwriters to comedy. Hope I didn't miss anyone out!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Vancouver Folk Festival Preview 4:00:01

8M ago4:00:01

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This year's folk festival runs July 18th to 20th in Jericho Beach Park, and they announced the line-up on Thursday. I hope to broadcast LIVE from the park once again. Meanwhile tracks 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 22, 24, 27, 28, 33, 34, 37, 39, 49, 50, and 55 are by artists performing this year. Some new Putumayo releases were also featured on today's s…

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EP 95: Past Lives and Future Selves with Cathy Xu and Sām Mohseni 26:59

9M ago26:59

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SADCAST has a new host! Becca talks to Kristi about podcasting ~feelings, and what you can expect for future episodes. Featuring an artist-to-artist discussion on the importance of personal and community archives, diasporic identity, and the realities of grieving, with Cathy Xu and Sām Mohseni (adapted from Cathy’s piece “Past Lives” in Issue 37: T…

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Earth Day / Easter Special 4:00:01

9M ago4:00:01

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Songs for Mother Earth and The Easter Bunny, plus memories of Sandy Denny (who died April 21st 1978) and NL accordionist Frank Maher, who died last week. Plus more new releases and concert previews than you can shake a stick at. Spot the 420 hints, if you can...By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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April Showers and May Flowers 4:00:01

9M ago4:00:01

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From darkness to light, with an RIP to Mali's Amadou Bagayoko of the blind duo Amadou et Mariam, new music from African giants Youssou N'Dour and Salif Keita, heaps more new releases from all across Canada, as well as Sweden, India, New Zealand, and Eire. Plus concert previews and more.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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A cross-Canada celebration 4:00:01

9M ago4:00:01

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Canada is very cross right now! Anyhow, loads of new releases today, many of them courtesy of fellow DJ Daniel Rosenberg, who was in town for last week's Junos. Thanks, Dan! I managed to play at least one song from each of the ten Canadian provinces and two Canadian Territories. While Lindisfarne's tirade against the Tory government in the UK in th…

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Spring Is In The Air 4:00:01

9M ago4:00:01

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Tunes from the brand new Cousin Harley CD, and forthcoming album by NL's Quote The Raven, as well as new music from Stephen Fearing, Kathryn Tickell, Tara Breen, Morgan Toney, Jason Isbell, Melisande, and Dreamers Circus. Aslo a feature on Malian kora virtuoso Ballake Sissoko, and previews of upcoming shows by the likes of Steve Dawson, Aleksi Camp…

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Norouz - Persian New Year / Aurelio R.I.P. 4:00:01

10M ago4:00:01

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Songs and tunes for the Persian New Year and the coming of Spring. Sad R.I.P. to Garifuna singer / activist Aurelio who died in a helicopter crash this week. Local concert previews: Ballake Sissoko, Judy Collins, Rum Ragged, Lucy MacNeil Quartet. A few new releases, too. Lots of CanCon. Elbows Up!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine