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Björk, Mary J. Blige, Margaret Atwood, More Part of Massive 7-Inch Series For Planned Parenthood

Björk, Mary J. Blige, Margaret Atwood, More Part of Massive 7-Inch Series For Planned Parenthood St. Vincent and John Legend sing in their video for 7 Inches Of Planned Parenthood — screen capture via the 7 Inches Of Planned Parenthood YouTube channelBjörk, Mary J. Blige and Margaret Atwood are just a few of the contributors to a massive just-announced…

Feist, Dan Mangan, David Usher Playing #ImagineOct20th Before Canadian Election

Feist, Dan Mangan, David Usher Playing #ImagineOct20th Before Canadian Election When American election season rolls around the high-profile "Rock The Vote" campaign frequently kicks in to engage young voters. A different type of vote-rocking has emerged in the lead-up to the Canadian federal election happening Oct. 19. A collective of musicians, including some notable names such as Feist, Dan…

Downie, Feist, Harmer, Mansbridge, Egoyan, Thompson Aid Waterkeeper

Downie, Feist, Harmer, Mansbridge, Egoyan, Thompson Aid Waterkeeper The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie shares his water story at the 2014 Waterkeeper Gala, presented by RBC. Photo credit: George Pimental Photography.We drink it, bathe in it, swim in it. So let’s take care of it. The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie co-hosted and curated a fundraising gala that…

Feist Opposes Mega Quarry

Feist Opposes Mega Quarry Feist accepts Polaris Music Prize cheque from Arcade Fire (right) and show hosts (left) — photo credit: Dustin RabinFeist doesn’t know how she will use the $30,000 she just received as winner of the 2012 Polaris Music Prize, declaring Metals the year’s best Canadian album, but she is contemplating donating part or all of it. “…

Red Hot Organization Resurrects AIDS Awareness Albums

Red Hot Organization Resurrects AIDS Awareness Albums Album cover for 2011's Red Hot + RioAfter the release of Red Hot + Riot – The Music And Spirit Of Fela Kuti in 2002, John Carlin thought he was done. The co-founder of the not-for-profit New York-based Red Hot Organization had enjoyed a successful run raising funds for AIDS awareness commencing with…