Category: Culture – music

Taking a cultural spin

This fall, more through accident than design, I ended up at a trio of “I’d never go to that” happenings. In each case, I’m glad I did.

A musical odd couple

Of many things I did not know about Jimi Hendrix, the most surprising turned out to be that this rock icon had a serious case of Handel worship.

2017 stage stars in review: The London, U.K. file

From our “London Calling” files, a look back at 2017’s outstanding “stage stars” along the Thames River.

My Canada, 147/150: The sweetest sound

My sweetest dance with my dad took place when Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians played at London’s Victoria Park Bandshell.

My Canada, 144/150: New York’s Canada corner

This July 1 concert has become an annual Canada Day tradition at Joe’s Pub in the Village in south Manhattan, New York.

My Canada, 141/150: Joyful sound

Choral Canada calls being in a choir an “integral part of the Canadian cultural experience.”

My Canada, 139/150: Our special snowflakes

In Canada, “special snowflake” can mean those citizens honoured with an Order of Canada.

My Canada, 133/150: Enchanting

The abbey is known for its singing and preservation of a musical tradition that goes back to 10th century.