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Arts & Culture, August 12 – 16, 2024

Arts & Culture

 

This week, we speak with blues star C.J. Chenier. We’re joined by Calgary visual artist Billie Rae Busby. Crime writer Kathy Reichs tells us about her latest novel, Fire and Bones.

We catch up with 2-time JUNO winner Caity Gyorgy. We also learn about a fundraising concert that’s planned to support the town of Jasper and its residents.

Monday August 12 at 9:40am MT on Discoveries

Leo Cripps chats with Creole-born singer C.J. Chenier ahead of his performance at Calgary’s Blues at the Bow, taking place Aug 16. We’ll learn about the cultural traditions that shape his soulful approach to music.

Tuesday August 13 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams

Lisa Wilton is joined by Calgary-based abstract painter Billie Rae Busby, whose latest collection of acrylic works is showing at the Blue Rock Gallery in Diamond Valley, Aug 16 – Sep 11.

Wednesday, August 14 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare

Kathy Reichs is a bestselling author whose latest novel, Fire and Bones, is featuring at this year’s Wordfest in Calgary on August 15. Reichs joins Tony King to tell us more about this latest iteration of fiction rooted in forensic anthropology—number 23, to be exact.

Thursday, August 15 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload 

Kate Stevens catches up with 2-time JUNO winner, Caity Gyorgy. Known for primarily singing vocals for bebop and swing, Gyorgy is bringing her incredible voice to this year’s Jubefest. She’ll take the stage alongside JUNO-nominated pianist and arranger Mark Limacher.

Friday, Aug 16 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning

Artists from Edmonton’s music scene are coming together on August 21 for a special live event in support of Jasper. The concert, which directly supports the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund, will see 10 artists take the stage at YEG’s Rocky Mountain Icehouse on Jasper Ave. Grant Stovel brings us more.