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Monday December 5, 2011
Vote now! CBC Radio's Top 50 Artists of 2011
It's beginning to look a lot like Listmas! Vote on the Top 50 Canadian and International artists of 2011 for a year-end CBC Radio special.
Posted in: R2 Drive
Sunday December 4, 2011
Bring It On Home to Me: The Life and Music of Sam Cooke
He wrote and recorded 29 Top 40 hits in just seven years, founded his own record label and publishing house, and was active in the Civil Rights Movement. Find out more about the life of Sam Cooke, in the radio doc "Bring It On Home to Me."
Posted in: Inside the Music
Sunday December 4, 2011
In Concert Quiz: who are these three grand dames of classical music?
The In Concert Quiz asks you to identify three superstar women of classical music, for your chance to win some excellent classical DVDs.
Posted in: In Concert
Saturday December 3, 2011
Pianist Jamie Parker hosts CBC's This Is My Music
When pianist Jamie Parker isn't teaching or playing with the Gryphon Trio, he's likely touring as a soloist, partnering other musicians...or on occasion (as in today!) hosting This Is My Music.
Posted in: This is My Music
Friday December 2, 2011
Twitter at the symphony: The Cincinatti Symphony's tweet seat concerts
Using Twitter to deliver real-time program notes at symphony concerts is an intriguing concept. But how to avoid bothering non-tweeters with the inevitable Smartphone glow? The Cincinnati Symphony has a solution.
Posted in: In Tune
Friday December 2, 2011
Up Close with Murray McLauchlan at CBC Radio 2 Drive
The legendary songwriter performs songs from his first album in six years, Human Writes.
Posted in: R2 Drive
Thursday December 1, 2011
Renée Fleming sings Rodelinda from The Met
The 2011-2012 Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast season begins with famed soprano Renee Fleming reprising one of her celebrated roles, the title character of Handel's opera Rodelinda.
Posted in: Saturday Afternoon at the Opera
Thursday December 1, 2011
Hope Rising: World AIDS Day Concert with Angelique Kidjo, Rufus Wainwright, K'naan and more
Hope Rising features a stellar lineup of musical talent, raising funds - and awareness - on World AIDS Day.
Posted in: Canada Live
Wednesday November 30, 2011
Rear View Mirror: Bob Marley, I Shot the Sheriff
Eric Clapton may have run off with the public glory, but the song remains a Marley original. Whose version do you prefer?
Posted in: R2 Drive