June 2-8, 2024 in Toronto: a music industry conference, music festival, radio and podcasting summit.
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Text/image web log in English.
The JUNO Awards 2024
Coming up 21-24 March in Halifax are the 2024 Canadian music industry awards…here are some facts.
Continue readingCherry picks – recommended books
30 October 1938 – the night America trembled
NXNE 2022 and the 6.66 cent per concert ticket
Yep, you can see live music for 6.66 cent per concert. That’s $20 (the festival pass) divided by 300 concerts. Can’t beat that.
Continue reading10.26.26: Queen Marie visits Toronto
By the early 1920s, Romanians in Canada were a small community of immigrants that most people had never heard of. That changed in October 1926, when their Queen – a granddaughter of Queen Victoria – visited Canada.
Continue readingBaia Mare in free digital archives
If you are a researcher, a curious tourist coming to Baia Mare, or simply interested in the (approximative) 700-year history of the city by the Sasar river, this summary is for you. The archives listed here are in Romanian and Hungarian languages.
Continue readingHarmonies Amongst the Headstones: Exploring Toronto’s Mount Pleasant Cemetery for Music Enthusiasts
Take a scenic stroll through picturesque grounds, making four stops along the way to showcase your adoration for the vibrant tapestry of Canadian music.
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