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As the freewheeling days of the ‘60s wound down, the sturdy trunk of American Rock and Roll that dominated airwaves since Little Richard and Chuck Berry first planted seeds was being cleaved into a pair of increasingly disparate boughs: that of the Beatles, with its whimsical pop-sensibility and wide-eyed adventurousness, and the more traditional, Blues leaning style of the Rolling Stones.
This August is bursting with arts and culture events in the city. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a curious explorer seeking unique experiences, Calgary has something for everyone.
As we head into the month of June, I’ve been contemplating some matters that impact me as an artist, as a woman, as an Indigenous person and as someone who lives in Canada.
Inclusion and Identity.
When a musician has five much-lauded albums out before they're 16, you know they've got something special to offer.
You may or may not have heard of Calgary Civic Symphony. They have been part of Calgary’s cultural scene for over 40 years, and delight in the humble, beautiful concerts that they present. Fuelled by a passion for music and the strength of their volunteers (who contribute over 21 000 hours a year), they operate on a skeleton staff including only three part-time employees. With this, they bring five full-scale orchestral performances to the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage each season.
