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This Calgary-made guitar travelled to the Grammys with Tracy Chapman
Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman made a rare public appearance at the Grammys, performing her song Fast Car alongside country singer Luke Combs. Some eagle-eyed fans traced her guitar back to Judy Threet, a Calgary-based guitar maker, who...
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He’s not just designing guitar pedals — he’s bringing new sounds to life
In a St. John’s basement, Mark Bennett is bringing new sounds into the world through his custom-designed guitar pedals. See how it’s done, and hear how a songwriter like Nick Earle can be inspired by one of Bennett’s creations.
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Meet the guitar maker producing music instruments from mushroom instead of plastic
Rosewood out, mushroom spores in: Rachel Rosenkrantz is a guitar-maker who's integrated mycelium and other biomaterials to create more environmentally friendly, plastic-free instruments.
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Iconic guitar maker Fender is opening its 'first flagship store' in Tokyo after 77 years
Favourite of Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, guitar maker Fender is opening a store in Tokyo. The brand sees the Asia Pacific region as the biggest market for music in the coming years.
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Generations of musicians pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot
Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot — who wrote hundreds of songs — is being remembered by fans across Canada and beyond. His music, which covers the nation's history and his life as an artist with insight that crossed...
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"A broken guitar of a broken musician": Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s Fender goes up for auction
The musical artifact is going under the hammer and is expected to fetch an estimated €73,000.
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Canadian musician Jim Cuddy reflects on Gordon Lightfoot's legacy
Canadian singer-songwriter and Blue Rodeo co-founder Jim Cuddy remembers Gordon Lightfoot as a singular performer and a writer of 'perfect songs.'
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"Iconic, genius guitar player" Jeff Beck dies aged 78
Variously described as legendary and the best ever - the English musician was hugely influential across several genres.
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'Iconic, genius guitar player' Jeff Beck dies aged 78
Variously described as legendary and the best ever - the English musician was hugely influential across several genres.
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'Genius guitar player' Jeff Beck dies aged 78
Variously described as legendary and the best ever - the English musician was hugely influential across several genres.
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Qatari fans say World Cup is ‘more than just a sporting match’
Qataris are honoured that their country is hosting the 2022 World Cup, one of the biggest global sporting events.
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How are football teams supporting LGBTQ rights for the World Cup in Qatar?
England’s men’s football team are flying to Qatar Tuesday on a ‘Gay Pride’ jet in a gesture of solidarity with the LGBT community.The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 20, but controversy has dogged the tournament over the...
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The guitar which broke up Oasis goes up for auction in Paris
The destruction of the red Gibson guitar was a ‘cult moment’ in music history according to the auctioneer.
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Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles
“Rock music worldwide is something that has been always stereotyped: people who scream. That is not rock music, rock music is a philosophy.”
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Paying tribute to Canadian music legend Joni Mitchell
Canadian musicians Sarah Harmer, Laila Biali, Jason Fowler and Andrew Craig discuss what makes legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell so special and why her music remains relevant. Mitchell was recently awarded the MusiCares Person of...
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What makes Joni Mitchell so unique and timeless
Canadian musicians Sarah Harmer, Laila Biali, Jason Fowler and Andrew Craig discuss what makes legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell so special and why her music remains relevant. Mitchell was recently awarded the MusiCares Person of...
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Randy Bachman reunited with lost guitar after 45 years
Randy Bachman, best known as the former Guess Who guitarist, has found his very first guitar after losing it more than 45 years ago.
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Morna: A musical form symbolising longing for African motherland
Morna, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a cultural heritage since 2019, originated in Cape Verde in the 18th century and spread around the world by its diaspora.
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Alan Cross goes down memory lane in Eddie Van Halen tribute
The broadcaster speaks to CBC News about what made the storied guitarist so special.
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Eddie Van Halen dead at 65
Eddie Van Halen has died of cancer at age 65. Best known for the band that shared his name, he was a guitar virtuoso with incredible speed, control and creativity.
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Kurt Cobain's iconic guitar sells for €5.4 million in California auction
The acoustic guitar played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana's iconic MTV Unplugged performance in 1993 has been sold for $6 million (€5.4 million) at auction. The record sum was paid in California on Saturday by Australian microphone maker...
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Chingy Says Artists Should Release Music Now While People Are Home
Howard Bailey Jr., better known as Chingy, has taken his skills to the country music industry. He released his new collaboration song The Woah Down Friday, April 24, with pop country music duo Meg and Tyler.
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#TheMoment a N.S. woodworker made a custom guitar for Nickelback
Arnold London, a woodworker from Mahone Bay, N.S., recalls the moment he made a custom guitar for Nickelback’s lead guitarist, Ryan Peake — and heard him play it live in front of 20,000 fans.
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Paris Jackson Defends Show on Dad’s Death Anniversary | WATCH
Paris Jackson didn’t hold back when online critics slammed her for performing on the anniversary of her father Michael Jackson’s death. In a fiery Instagram Story, the 27-year-old addressed backlash for her June 25 concert date, saying...