A Tribe Called Red's resistance against colonialism, Gord Downie honours Chanie Wenjak, T.O. musicians fête Tony Quarrington and the passing of Fred Hellerman.
Brazil's musicians protest coup, Roger Waters' new film on American imperialism and the occupation of Palestine, Russian orchestra performs in liberated Palmyra, Syria; and Valentina Lisitsa is interviewed in Donetsk.
What's up with M.I.A.'s "Borders"? Trivial, evasive, or thought-provoking? M.I.A.'s new single, “Borders”, and its accompanying video, are both worth investigating.
Buffy Sainte Marie wins Polaris Buffy Sainte-Marie is the winner of the 2015 Polaris Prize, given annually to the best full-length Canadian music album. The $50,000 award is based upon artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label. [...]
