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  • Natasha Marsh on Shades of Classics

    Posted by Robin on May 7th, 2009

    This weekend, a live telephone interview with the stunning UK soprano Natasha Marsh. Natasha will talk about her music, her career, and motherhood.

    Natasha’s website

  • Live Performance on TBORO

    Posted by Rob on May 6th, 2009

    Winnipeg’s own Ingrid Gatin and Montreal’s Miss Emily Brown are about to embark on an eastern Canadian tour. But before they go, they’ll be performing their soulful, rootsy tunes on CKUW 95.9 FM. Listen to The Book of Right-On on Thursday from 3-5 p.m. for a live performance from these two and some special guests.

    ingridgatin.com
    myspace.com/missemilybrown
    thebookofrighton.com

  • Focus on Matthew Rankin

    Posted by Robin on May 6th, 2009

    Matthew has been living part time in Montreal and part time in Winnipeg. His film, Cattle Call, has been screened at the Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International, and SXSW. Matthew will share his experiences over the last few months.

  • Radio Exchange with Absent Sound

    Posted by Robin on May 4th, 2009

    The Radio Exchange is air space for a touring band to share the music they have discovered and collected while on the road. Join Absent Sound for some highlights which include:

    Sleepover w/ A Field Guide to the Lazy MKs

    Lint

    Jay Maclean

    Economics

  • And the winner is…

    Posted by Robin on May 1st, 2009

    We had a great turn out for our 3rd Annual Volunteer Awards & Listener Appreciation party last night! The following CKUW volunteers and programs are to be congratulated:

    People’s Choice Favourite Spoken Word Show – Say It, Sista! Thursdays 8-9am

    People’s Choice Favourite Music Show – Hit the Big Wide Strum! hosted by Robin Eriksson Tuesdays 3-5pm

    People’s Choice Favourite Host – DJ Honeyflow of Rewind Saturdays Saturdays 8-10pm

    People’s Choice Favourite Special Performance – Sierra Noble on Shades of Classics (FUndrive show) Sundays 8-10am

    Best of CKUW Spoken Word Show – Eat Your Arts & Vegetables co-hosted by Kelly Nickie & Kenton Smith Thursdays 5:30-6pm

    Best of CKUW Core Music Show – Tawny the Brave hosted by Dave Berthiaume Thursdays 6-8pm

    Best of CKUW Specialty Music Show – Bluesday co-hosted by EB & Rockin’Ronnie Tuesdays 8-11pm

    Best of CKUW Rookie of the Year – Michael Welch

    Best of CKUW Behind the Scenes / Keener Award – Charles Lefebvre

    Best of CKUW Community Engagement – At the Monarch’s Convenience

    Best of CKUW Music Department Award – Tim Brandt

    We also celebrated the 10th anniversary of our first city-wide broadcast with some fanfare and the friends in attendance. Way to go, CKUW!