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The Shape of Amy Nelson's Heart - Read

Calgary, Alberta · Calgary

The Shape of Amy Nelson's Heart - Read

Amy Nelson is looking forward to a summer with numerous festival appearances. “I feel very lucky to have a full summer of gigs,” she says. “I’m playing Sled Island on Thursday night, at the King Eddy, and then the next day we drive to North Country Fair.” Joined by Jeff Oman on drums and JJ Mayo on pedal steel, the trio will also make stops in Pigeon Lake, Hudson’s Hope, Golden, and Revelstoke. It’s all part of a life in music with strong Albert…Read Article

On the Road to Joy, once again! - Read

Edmonton, Alberta · Edmonton

On the Road to Joy, once again! - Read

Photo courtesy of YONA-Sistema. They start off pretending to play cardboard violins and flutes made of mini pool noodles. A few years and many hours of hard work later, the students of YONA-Sistema are bona fide musicians performing live on-stage with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO). YONA – the Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta – is a free, after-school program offered by the ESO. It’s provided for kids in priority neighbourhoods in Edmo…Read Article

New Residency Host Bronson Kashino - Read

Edmonton, Alberta · Edmonton

New Residency Host Bronson Kashino - Read

We hope you are enjoying Residency. This hour-long program features fresh multi-genre programming from new voices and special guests. It follows Friday Night Blues Party, airing midnight – 1am MT on Saturdays. We’ve had four Residency hosts so far. They’ve shared music ranging from jazz to folk, hip-hop to funk. Now it’s time to welcome our next host! On May 31, Bronson Kashino will introduce his program, The Breaks. Kashino is in the midst of a…Read Article

East Town Get Down, Let's Go! - Read

Calgary artist Mariel Buckley will be one of our guests on air as we talk all things East Town Get Down. Photo by Sebastien Buzzalino. The sun’s out and spirits are high. It’s time for CKUA Summer to begin! We’re launching our fun, festive summer season with Calgary’s biggest musical block party, East Town Get Down. That festival will take place May 24 on International Avenue. Listen in on Wednesday, May 21 from 12pm to 1pm during The Upload as …Calgary, Alberta · Calgary Read Article

Steve Marriner: Hear My Heart - Read

The versatility of Steve Marriner is remarkable. Not only does he play a variety of instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, and harmonica), he also seems to enjoy having multiple projects on the go. The longtime member of MonkeyJunk has played with Colin James, Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar, Harry Manx, and numerous others. Now the JUNO winner and Maple Blues Award winner is preparing to release his latest solo album, Hear My Heart. The album wa…Ontario, Canada · Ontario Read Article

Founding Member of Great Big Sea Excited to Hit Timmins Stage

'It’s one thing to say you’re proud to be Canadian and another to know what that means, and I’m sure I’m going to find out,' says Séan McCannOntario, Canada · Ontario See the Story

Dawn Pemberton Says Farewell to On the Rise - Read

Photo credit: Robyn Ardagh You’re invited to tune in to On the Rise on Friday, May 9. It will be the last episode hosted by Dawn Pemberton. We’ve always known that she is a busy and talented musician, teacher, and director, so even though we’re sad to see her go, we understand the reasons behind her decision. She will, however, stay on as host of Get On the Good Foot, so CKUA listeners will still be able to hear her voice and enjoy her musical c…Alberta · Alberta Read Article

Meet CKUA Volunteer Bob Cromwell - Read

April 27 – May 3, 2025 is National Volunteer Week in Canada, and this year’s theme is “Volunteers Make Waves.” How appropriate, then, that we are celebrating a CKUA volunteer who literally makes sure that the sound waves reach the people! Bob Cromwell monitors the Drumheller transmitter tower site. He’s been a volunteer since 2014, and says, “My attraction to CKUA goes back to the early 70s. I have seen the struggles and the rebirth of CKUA.” CK…Volunteering · Drumheller Read Article

Who Makes Great Radio Happen? - Read

What does it take to make great radio happen? First, you need the building blocks. Powerful technology. A vast music library. Next, add some wonderful people to the mix. Volunteers, staff, and hosts who work hard and love music. Finally, a supportive community is essential. The music we share needs to reach the people, and we are so grateful for CKUA’s audience. They are enthusiastic listeners and generous donors! Let’s meet some of the people w…Radio · Edmonton Read Article

Montuno West: A Modern Sound - Read

Montuno West is a Canadian musical collective that plays Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban music, and so much more. “It started out as a small project we had going on the side,” says bassist Rubim de Toledo. “The group’s been together for a while, but informally. A couple of years ago, we decided that we wanted to record. We made our first record. And the more we played together, the more we realized it’s something we are interested in.” Other opportunitie…Calgary, Alberta · Calgary Read Article

Lisa Loeb: Staying Power - Read

Photo credit: Juan Patino Lisa Loeb, the American singer-songwriter best known for her hit song “Stay (I Missed You),” believes that lasting success can come from following your own path. Whether it was asking for a guitar when everyone else played piano, or branching out into musical theatre and children’s albums, Loeb has always been true to herself. “We had a piano in the house, and it was just expected that you’d take piano lessons,” she say…Yusei Kikuchi · Sherwood Park Read Article

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