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Alan Cross: A Journal of Musical Things May 31, 2021

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Alan Cross is a legendary Canadian radio broadcaster and writer of music. Originally from Stonewall, Manitoba, he is best known as the host of the syndicated radio series The Ongoing History of New Music, The Secret History of Rock, and ExploreMusic. This Canadian radio icon has been in the game for over 40 years! His radio show, "The Ongoing History of New Music", debuted in February 1993 and since then has recorded over 720 one-hour episodes making it one of the longest-running music documentaries in Canada (and one of the longest in North America—if not the world!). Alan joined us over the internet and spoke about where his love for music came from, his start in radio, and technology's impact on radio stations.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

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Alex Cuba: The Power of Latin Music May 24, 2021

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Cuban musician Alex Cuba is our guest for today's podcast. Alex has released several critically acclaimed solo albums and co-wrote songs for Canadian superstar Nelly Furtado. Alex was also honoured with a Latin Grammy for best Singer-songwriter and received a nomination for Best Latin Pop at the Grammy's in 2016. Alex joins over the internet to discuss his non-traditional approach to music, his new album, and much more.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

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Tony Momrelle: Find your happy place May 17, 2021

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Our guest for this episode is Tony Momrelle. Tony is a British Singer/Songwriter that is currently the lead singer for the band Incognito. In addition, to being part of this group, he has also released several solo projects and performed with some of the industry's biggest artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Sade, and Gwen Stefani. His latest EP, “Lockdown Acoustic Sessions,” is available wherever you stream your music. We connected with Tony over the Internet and discuss the UK music scene, his journey with music, and much more.

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Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Melanie Durrant May 10, 2021

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Melaine Durrant sits down with us on this episode of the podcast. This hypnotic singer has garnered over 3.7 million Spotify streams worldwide. The Toronto-native has headlined multiple festival appearances, including the Montreal Jazzfest, Toronto Beaches Jazzfest, and has shared the stage alongside Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Jill Scott, Fantasia, Alessia Cara, and Sean Paul. “Listen” is the first single off Melanie’s upcoming album, Where I’m At, slated for release this month. Melanie shares her start in music with us, her creative process, and of course, her new album!

Mckenzie Small: The best of both worlds May 03, 2021

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Our guest on today's episode of the podcast is Mckenzie Small. This Mississauga native is best known for her role as "Scarlett Dunn" on Disney and Family Channel tv show "Backstage". She can also be seen in the new CW Network series, "In the Dark" series. In addition to film and television, McKenzie has also been making a name for herself with her music and has released several singles as she continues to pursue her aspirations in film and television. McKenzie came into the studio to chat with us about how she got started in television, where her love for music came from, and much more!

Sarah Thawer: Marching to the beat of your own drum Apr 26, 2021

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Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada, who's been performing on stage since the age of 5 years old. Sarah has found great success by embracing the world of formal education by studying jazz and world music at York University. She was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, and graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction. Her accolades and work ethic have taken her to share a stage with world-class artists, including AR Rahman, Ruth B, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Del Hartley, and D’bi and the 333, to name a few. We had an incredible conversation with this amazing musician, and we were also lucky enough to have her record some tracks in our studio that we included at the end of this episode as well

From Pro Sports to Behind the Lens Apr 19, 2021

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Filmmaker Darrell Wonge dropped by the studio to chat with us on this week's podcast episode. Darrell is a dedicated and energetic creative with extensive experience in fashion, beauty, and sports. Competent in capturing high-quality images while displaying confidence and professionalism. Being a former professional athlete who has traveled worldwide, he brings that same work ethic to every project as a filmmaker. He has worked as a director/cinematographer for artists and brands such as Hennessy, L’Oréal Hair, Astha Tamang-Maskey, Gas NYC, and many more. We sit down and chat with Darrell about playing ball overseas, his transition from sports to filmmaking, and some funny stories in between. Enjoy!

A Musicians Perspective: Travis Dykes Apr 12, 2021

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We speak with producer and bass player Travis Dykes on today's episode of the podcast. @travisdykes has really made a name for himself from his YouTube channel where he creates bass and music related lessons along with insights that give practical knowledge about bass playing and the music industry as a whole. His videos typically range from bass lessons to bass covers and from vlogs to live play throughs. Travis joined us today to talk about his love of music and his career. We also get into the secret behind the success of his YouTube channel, and his rapid ascension up the ranks in the competitive Nashville music scene.

T Dykes Music: https://www.youtube.com/travisdykes

Laughter, Medicine for the Soul with Jay Martin Apr 05, 2021

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Jay Martin, aka “The Renaissance Man,” is a stand-up Comedian, Producer, Actor, and Entertainer who has impressed sold-out audiences with his top-notch comedic stylings across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. As one of the most sought-after comedians and event emcees in Toronto, Canada, Jay Martin has shared the comedy stage with Steve Harvey, Jamie Foxx, Russell Peters, Eddie Griffin, Tommy Davidson, and Cedric the Entertainer, among many other well-known acts. Jay has also successfully produced high-quality entertainment events over the years, including “Jay Martin’s Uptown Comedy Series,” the infamous “Bruk Pocket Party,” “Trinidad vs. Jamaica Mothers Day Special,” and the all-inclusive premier day party “The Experience by Jay Martin” to name a few.

Jay joins us in the studio to share his start into his unique entry into comedy, the transition during the lockdown, and more. Hilarious from start to finish!

Rob "Beatdown" Brown Mar 29, 2021

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The incredibly talented drummer Rob "Beatdown" Brown is our guest on today's episode. In addition to being fortunate enough to play and perform on some of the biggest stages internationally, Rob also created a YouTube channel that has grown to over 200,000 subscribers! Since his first instructional video uploads back in 2008, his goal has always been to share his knowledge of this instrument with as many drummers as he could reach across the globe. In this episode, we discuss why he decided to create the channel and keep it free, how he got started in music and his approach to being a versatile musician in this unpredictable industry. Great chat and we hope you enjoy it!

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