Tanya Tagaq Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Sam Roberts, Buffy Sainte-Marie among singers for Secret Path Live

It’s a roster that would make any label giddy, and it’s all in the name of the Gord Downie &

[Another report from correspondent Elisa F.G. – AC] On April 22nd the Regent Theatre in Toronto will be premiering a

Inuk throat singer and Polaris Music Prize winner Tanya Tagaq is a fierce defender and advocate of First Nations traditions,

After weeks of lobbying, kvetching and voting, the 200-ish music industry wonks of the Polaris Music Prize jury have narrowed

Coming up with a band name can sometimes be even harder than making music. It needs to be memorable and

4-20, yada, yada, yada. And now, the music news for April 20. If you’re a Canadian musician, read this. It

The Prism Prize has returned, setting in motion a process to name the best Canadian music video of the last

There isn’t another music event in Canada that generates as much controversy, praise, bitching, arguing, debate and music discovery as

There’s been an uptick in interest in throat singing since Tanya Tagaq won the Polaris Music Prize for her album

Things were whittled down to the final ten today for the Short List of the 2014 Polaris Music Prize. Arcade

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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