In memory of 'a fallen bird', Birdsong Foundation gives struggling musicians...
The foundation is a way for Margaret Konopacki to channel her grief, an opportunity to help others over a hurdle that David Martin, her son, couldn't overcome.
View ArticleWith all gigs a casualty of COVID-19, Ottawa musicians with new albums...
Recordings are now more like audible business cards or products sold at a loss to help drive careers forward.
View ArticleNeighbourly concerts help residents pack up, and forget, their troubles
The performances are Evelyn Greenberg's contribution of a little musical brightness and cheer to help lift a world stifled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
View ArticleToday's letters: Music (from unusual sources) soothes the soul
Saturday, May 9: Some odd musical instruments, the Official Plan and the pandemic -- you can write to us too, on these or any topics, at: letters@ottawacitizen.com
View ArticleAlanis Morissette, Rage Against The Machine confirm for 2021 Bluesfest
Organizers officially cancelled the 2020 edition of RBC Bluesfest earlier this week.
View ArticleOld Ottawa South residents treated to (almost) impromptu fiddling trio
Neve, Abbey and Morgan Sugars-Keen took a break from online school studies to step into the front-yard sunshine at their Glen Avenue home
View ArticleRichard: At Christmas, follow the musical advice of Buddy the Elf
As a beloved fictional character says: 'Just spread some Christmas cheer, by singing loud for all to hear.'
View ArticleRichard: At Christmas, follow the musical advice of Buddy the Elf
Chances are someone has asked you if you’re in the Christmas spirit. The first I felt it this year was several weeks ago, as I attended Elf Jr. The Musical at a Quebec high school. While I’ve...
View ArticlePoor ticket sales forced cancellation of Nordstock, organizer says
Ottawa’s Nordstock festival, intended as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the famed Woodstock festival, has been cancelled, with executive director Timothy Laflamme admitting he was in over his...
View ArticleThe Ottawa River's history re-told in musical notes
To tell the history of the Ottawa River, Cristina Wood translated her research data into the 88 musical notes of a piano keyboard. Read More
View ArticleNew copyright group created to streamline collections from businesses that...
The two organizations who oversee Canada's mandatory music licensing regime have agreed to end a seven-year-war and join forces in a bid to make it easier on consumers to pay for the licenses they need...
View ArticleGoFundMe established for family of Ottawa musician, the victim of a fatal...
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of Tyler Hay, a local musician whose Monday overdose death has rocked a community. “Tyler Hay was my son’s best friend, brother, and an integral...
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Loved ones, Ottawa music community in mourning after fatal overdoses claim...
Music fuelled the bright life of Tyler Hay, and it’s a significant part of the way a grieving community is now remembering him. At the beginning of March, Hay took to Facebook to share his excitement...
View Article'Maestro' Jose Hernandez guilty on three counts of sexual assault
The young, attractive aspiring opera singers enrolled in the elite Bells Corners vocal studio knew him as “Maestro” — a renowned vocal coach to Canadian A-list celebrities and a near-godlike figure who...
View ArticleBrawn: Let's support our local classical talent as well
The following was written in response to Kevin Bourne’s Jan. 14 article, The Launch – It’s time for Ottawa to boost its own talent: As a local professional classical player, I was interested in Kevin...
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Bourne: The Launch – It's time for Ottawa to boost its own talent
Last week, the artists were announced for Season 2 of CTV’s hit show The Launch. The show was created to produce instant number one hits and instant stars after years of seeing other music talent shows...
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