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A guide for grandparents to todays popular music, including how to stream music online.

Some of the best Indigenous dancers and singers from across North America were in Winnipeg this weekend, participating in the 18th annual Manito Ahbee Festival.

A fire that badly damaged two bridges and prompted a highway closure in southern Manitoba has been deemed ‘accidental in nature,’ according to the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC).

The "We Always Swing" Jazz Series scored a sort of preemptive coup when it booked then rising-star vocalist Samara Joy for its 2022-23 season.

Legendary Session Guitarist is joined by Rick Braun and Eric Marienthal for this update of the Miles Davis classic

Its the end of an era – after 60 years of serving up coffee, pancakes and, of course, plenty of Salisbury House Nips, an iconic restaurant on North Main has closed its doors for the last time.

The year 1946 marked the end of World War II, and the beginning of a new era of optimism and prosperity in the United States. The music of the time reflected this newfound hope, with a surge in popular music that ranged from swing and big band to jazz and blues. In this article, we

Get your own copy of this album at SwapaCD.com. If you're not yet a member, your first 2 cds and membership are free! All you have to do is post 10 cds you want to get rid of. Visit the site to find a huge selection of music!

Carol Sloane died at 85. The New York Times wrote about the Jazz singer from Rhode Island, "After seemingly being on the verge of stardom, she languished for decades, battered by changing tastes and bad luck, before enjoying a midlife comeback."

Bobby McFerrin, (born March 11, 1950, New York, New York, U.S.), American musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. He often sang a cappella, mixing folk songs, 1960s rock and soul tunes, and jazz themes with original lyrics. He preferred to sing without fixed lyrics, and he could imitate the sounds of various musical instruments with great skill. McFerrin’s parents both had distinguished vocal careers. His mother, a soprano, was a Metropolitan Opera judge w...