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Akeem Oh creates to connect

The subtle kickdrum mimicking a heartbeat is one of the many sounds singer-songwriter and producer Akeem Ouellet uses to create

Not a moshpit in sight: Pandemic takes the wheel at RBC Bluesfest drive-in concerts

Going from loud cheers and a roaring mosh pit to experiencing 2020’s RBC Bluesfest a little differently, musicians were met

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Award-winning Ottawa artist Danielle Allard reaches out to community online

“Danielle’s remarkable selflessness .. was all she needed to bring comfort to those of us who tuned in to her livestreams at the beginning of the pandemic,” Berard said.

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No judgement, no limitations for Michelle Treacy

Photos and music video by Zoe Akiko The first time she performed on stage was for a first grade talent

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BLAKDENIM: Confronting racism through music on latest LP

Photo by Neil Torres/Facebook Combining the sounds of R&B, soul, ‘70s funk, punk and big-band music with traditional hip-hop, BLAKDENIM

Setting the record straight: Checking in on Ottawa’s vinyl shops

Pulling it out of its sleeve, placing it on the turntable and setting the needle down to your favorite tune

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Nambi gets back to her roots

By Eric Scharf & Matías Muñoz Photo source: Ottawa’s Own The current music climate is not exactly peachy right now.

How to support local music through social distancing

As you all know, we now live in a terrible episode of Black Mirror in which social gatherings are a

Mandia: A Tale of Work and Perseverance

Her hair is often painted with the colours of the rainbow and her nails decorated with name brand designs such

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Cinqhole: An Ottawa DIY Arts Space Supporting Artists

Cinqhole, a not-for-profit DIY art space in Ottawa’s Hintonburg neighbourhood, is supporting the local arts community by providing space and