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Over the past year, CKUA has talked to people who work in music, film, theatre, visual art, literature, and dance. We are amazed at the depth of artistic talent all around us. Despite the frustrations of another pandemic year, creative people continue to do dynamic work throughout this province. We’ve compiled some of our favourite arts and culture stories of 2021. We hope you enjoy them, or enjoy them again!
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From the gritty streets of Montreal, Allison Russell has risen to create 'Outside Child,' an album characterized by a resilience and ebullience that defies categorization.Listen
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A Polaris Music Prize shortlistee and a strong contender for CKUA's most spun album of 2021, The Weather Station's album...Listen
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Corb Lund and a host of beloved Albertan country singers have released a new version of Lund's tune “This Is My Prairie”.Listen
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Edmonton writer Omar Mouallem tries to capture the sweeping diversity of Muslims in the West for his new book, 'Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped America.'Listen
Next on #ALBERTAMORNING with @GrantStovel, we debut a brand new song by @@mariel_buckley! Be sure to tune in to hear #HundredCities, Wednesday Aug 12th at 8:45am MT! #ListenLive at https://t.co/Pu7OR2daCt pic.twitter.com/zjzVpKhaDs
— CKUA Radio (@ckuaradio) August 12, 2021
As our beloved Cathy Ennis leaves the airwaves on August 30, we asked her to reflect upon her CKUA and broadcasting trajectory.Read
#DawnMarchand is the force behind the Blue Horse Gallery @BlueHorseGalle1 in Smoky Lake, AB. She provides a #MakerSpace at no cost for #Indigenous visual artists to sell their work. Alexis Reid brings us more about this remarkable community initiative, July 22nd at 5:45pm MT. pic.twitter.com/UvnKReAzq8
— CKUA Radio (@ckuaradio) July 22, 2021
"I'll be hosting 'Mid-Morning Mojo' once a week, on Fridays to allow for a smooth transition for our mid-mornings. And look forward to some new ways to stay connected with you through CKUA." - BabaRead
When you picture #Pride events, you might think of parades or drag, but how about video games? #YEG-based Indigenous streamer Matt Ward @M4TTW4RD uses video games to create inclusive community. @notthatscottyz talks with Ward about @Gamers4Pride, Friday June 18th at 8:45am MT! pic.twitter.com/DBZh0YqECZ
— CKUA Radio (@ckuaradio) June 17, 2021
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Prince Edward Island raised trans performance artist Russell Louder grew up surrounded by music, but it didn’t feel like their music.Listen
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k.d. lang's discography has explored everything from cowpunk, to smooth pop, to jazz. Their new album Makeover, out now on Nonesuch Records, may be the most delightful surprise of all!Listen
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On his hot new album 'Parallel World,' Cadence Weapon uses his platform to talk about an important but often overlooked aspect of this country’s legacy: Black Canadian history.Listen
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This episode features personal reflections from Buffy Sainte-Marie herself - plus, biographer Andrea Warner, Bear Witness of A Tribe Called Red, Celeigh Cardinal, Jeremy Dutcher, and many more!Listen
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Acclaimed author Desmond Cole discusses his participation in a Wordfest event and what making reparations means for Canadians. Listen
Lisa Wilton recently spoke with Calgary raised actor Andrew Phung plays loyal friend Kimchee on CBC's 'Kim’s Convenience' prior to the premiere of season five. Listen
