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| dooker User Info... | THE MAPLE MUSIC REVOLUTION (Canadian Music Special). In a major two-part series for BBC Radio 2 in the United Kingdom, legendary DJ/historian Bob Harris looks beneath the surface to discover the reasons for the emergence of an unique, creative and dynamic Canadian music scene. "From Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Leonard Cohen to Sarah McLachlan, the Dears and Arcade Fire, Canada has had a massive impact on the way the world listens to music," says Harris. "The Maple Music Revolution" will be broadcast on Oct. 29th and Nov. 5th on BBC Radio 2. The programs are a production of the Whispering Bob Broadcasting Company and will be aired on the BBC2 website. The programs feature exclusive interviews with such Canadian veterans as Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen, Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), Geddy Lee (Rush), Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), and Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake (Nickelback). As well, the cream of a new generation of contemporary Canadian artists are featured, including Sam Roberts, Ron Sexsmith, Kathleen Edwards, Dallas Good (the Sadies), Hawksley Workman, Sue Foley, Alana Levandoski, Jim Bryson, Buck 65, Luke Doucet, and Pilate. Interviews in Toronto were co-ordinated by Billboard's Canadian bureau chief Larry LeBlanc. "What struck me most after being in Toronto doing interviews was the sense of community within the Canadian industry," says Harris "The scene is much less competitive among the musicians than it is in the UK. You get the feeling that musicians there are all supportive of one anothers shared experiences. All the good and bad stuff. The brutal touring on one hand; and the (Canadian funding agency) FACTOR support on the other hand. It all matches up. "Without exception, every musician we spoke with was in it for the music. That’s unique!" - Tue, 18 Oct 2005 9:18am | ||
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