November 1, 2003 Contagious album showcases a guitarist playing through his pain

From incredible pain often comes the most important art, be it painting, prose, music, or any other medium. Don Ross is a well-respected acoustic guitarist - the first person to ever win the prestigious U.S. National...

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November 1, 2003 Festival celebrates Britten works

A major festival in November will honour the work of British composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), featuring performances in several Ontario cities of work with religious themes. Benjamin Britten: A Celebration ...

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September 1, 2003 ‘Overnight’ success just took longer

Sometimes, it takes a lifetime to become an overnight success. That paradox is the odd lot in life of Cuba's Ibrahim Ferrer. He was an obscure background vocalist for 50 years and was part of the band led by the legendary Beny...

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June 1, 2003 Jump n' jive, poetry pulls folks in at Nashville cathedral

Nashville On the first Friday of each month, after the work day is done, worshippers come to 109-year-old Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, not knowing what to expect.Last time the worship music was medieval. Next month it...

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May 1, 2003 Cockburn’s songs an antidote for troubled times

"What's been done in the name of JesusWhat's been done in the name of BuddhaWhat's been done in the name of IslamWhat's been done in the name of manWhat's been done in the name of liberationAnd in the name of civilizationAnd in...

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May 1, 2003 More Scottish tunes

London The Church of Scotland is planning to cull more than a third of its hymn book, to make room for more Scottish words and music. "Previously, too many of our hymns have been borrowed," said Douglas Galbraith, a member of...

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March 1, 2003 Musicians to unite

Hans Behrmann, a brass player from Kenora, Ont., has put out a call to Anglican musicians to form a nation-wide support group. Mr. Behrmann said he and other musicians find it difficult to obtain Canadian Anglican music and...

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December 1, 2002 Album begs question 'Why?'

Most Christmas albums that are released in today?s secular market are more a case of marketing savvy than a statement of faith in the Incarnate Lord. However, there is something particularly unsettling about Jingle All The Way...

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October 1, 2002 A journey with circles and welcome returns

A new gift of life is always something special. A case in point is the first studio album by the quintet fronted by Phil Lesh, charter bassist for the pioneer jam band The Grateful Dead. [pullquote]Now 62, Lesh received a...

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May 1, 2002 Fusion of faith, rock and love

PLENTY OF music artists have a vibrant faith walk, and they express that walk in their art. By definition, they are ideal subjects for this column. Less obvious subjects are artists like the veteran Australian singer...

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