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11 Apr 2012
Archibald “Archie” Alleyne is awarded the Order of Canada

In 2003, Alleyne commemorated his 70th birthday by founding the Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund (AASF), which provides financial assistance to young, aspiring musicians pursuing a higher education through music.

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11 Apr 2012
Meet the familiar voices behind Toronto’s newest radio station G98.7 FM

Whether they’re hosting a show for the lovers or helping listeners start their day, the DJs at G98.7 are focused on bringing back traditional radio that will make their audience forget how the digital age of satellite radio, podcasts and iTunes has changed music.

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10 Apr 2012
Unique initiative equips youth with career skills for success

Having worked with a music program in Toronto’s Jane-Finch area, Agile’s decision to get involved with Remix was rooted in a realization that he was becoming a male role model for youth. “It’s a different part of the journey,” he explains with respect to his career, “and a rewarding one.

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10 Apr 2012
Bombino’s desert blues reflects the struggles of the Tuareg people

Bombino sees his music as a way of bringing Tuareg culture forward into the future. “It’s so important to protect a people, to preserve the language and culture,” he says. See Bombino April 12 at Lula Lounge.

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9 Apr 2012
Radio veteran weighs in on the phenomenon of white soul singers

“If it makes money then we will see more Black soul singers in the mainstream. If it doesn’t, we won’t.” —Broadcaster and journalist Norman “Otis” Richmond

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9 Apr 2012
Tyrone “T-RexXx” Edwards, host of MuchMusic’s RapCity, on why Toronto breeds rap success

”If there are people who missed the bus and didn’t know that we had talent, and they want to come look now, then come look. We’ve got plenty.” — Tyrone “T-RexXx” Edwards on Toronto’s musical landscape

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9 Apr 2012
Emerging artists poised to be Canada’s next music icons

They may be flying under the radar right now, but these emerging artists are poised to be Canada’s next music icons.

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9 Apr 2012
Chloe Charles refuses to be defined

Surrounded by a family of closet musicians, Charles, who is a self-taught guitarist, grew up listening to music that ranged from Puccini to Lauryn Hill.

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9 Apr 2012
R&B vocalist Dru continues to work towards global recognition

Last year, Dru completed his most significant deal to date: merging his independent label, Effortless Ent., with Universal Music. Sway catches up with the Mississauga, Ont. native to chat about pushing forward.

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7 Apr 2012
The stars remember Whitney Houston

Perhaps the best way to sum up the legacy of Whitney Houston is neither by numbers nor accolades, but with the thoughts of the men and women who walk the road she paved.