Melanie Dekker

Originally Aired March 9, 2019

 

A Canadian roots music sensation, Melanie Dekker is home to Deep Cove, BC, Canada. She started making a name for herself in the A-Country clubs in Western Canada, with a music diploma in hand…and before long Dekker’s world-class strumming & warm vocal style earned her radio hits in Canada and thousands of concerts and fans. She now tours all over North America and Europe. 

TrailerHawk

Originally Aired May 4, 2019

 

Stick a pin in a map somewhere between the California hills, Motor City and Nashville, and there you’ll find TrailerHawk. Blasting out haunted melodies, country-soaked Americana and jagged rock n’ roll, this band digsat the roots of a rich, southern sound.

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Ezra Kwizera

Originally Aired July 6/13, 2019

 

Ezra Kwizera’s music carries the spark of life along with the rich undertones of someone who has seen and survived hardship: war, poverty, and growing up as a Rwandan refugee in Uganda. Yet from seemingly insurmountable challenges Ezra has risen up to become one of the most notable artists and music producers in Africa and internationally. In recent years, Ezra has travelled around the world and performed in front of thousands, in places such as Africa, UK and US. Now based in Vancouver BC, Canada and has brought with him his energetic yet soulful melodies, along with his signature unique mix of genres and cultures. Having a richly multi-ethnic performance style, Ezra fluidly sings and raps in English, Kinyarwanda, Luganda, Zulu and Swahili, while infusing flavors of Reggae, Soca, East African Bongo, and Pop. Hearing Ezra sing, you know that he is sharing with you his story, and making you want to dance to celebrate life at the same time.

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De La Terra

Originally Aired March 23, 2019

 

Doug Towle and De La Terra will take you away and experience a unique blend of world music and Spanish guitar. Fueled by his passion, Doug lets his audience hear the smooth sounds of jazz-infused rumba and flamenco with a dash of modern world beat.

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Daniel James' Brass Camel

Originally Aired May 18, 2019

 

Imagine Yes had a three-way with George Clinton and Led Zeppelin...in Canada. Out pops Vancouver's own Brass Camel, a self proclaimed "prog-funk" quintet that blends 70's prog, funk, and blues rock into a fresh and original sound.

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Coco Jafro

Originally Aired April 13, 2019

 

Throughout their revolution, Coco Jafro have become a synchronous soul-unit travelling the planet, honing their craft, absorbing the sights, sounds and feels from cultures across the globe and creating a unique tapestry of sounds that captures the pulse, energy and vibrancy of innovative world music.

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Bruce Coughlan

Originally Aired June 8, 2019

 

Imagine the warm, woody tones of acoustic guitar, upright bass & trap kit, paired with the lush, distinctive timbre of Wurlitzer and Hammond organ, each played expertly by master musicians. Now, add the soulful, stirrings of songsmith Bruce Coughlan as they perform a collection of original Retro-esque Roots, Rhythm & Blues music.

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