Blisk lit up our studio with their traditional Eastern European folk songs. Stephania Woloshyn and Ekaterina, two of the four female members of this amazing band, shared their stories, traditions, music and dance through their own interpretation and original compositions.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

Canadian singer-songwriter Alyssa Messina speaks about her new release and upcoming EP, her creative process and positive transformation during the pandemic.Alyssa sharers motivational words and encourages her fans to do what they love to do.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

The electronic music producer, world drum teacher and special needs educator Rahul Bader (aka Raja Rhythmix) talks about the release of his EP "First Forest" and what he calls "medicine music for the dancefloor". His unique way of combining the different influences of his musical formation and training brings to the world an inspiring and effective form of healing.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

The online edition of Mixto Festival this year will bring together incredible artists, bands and DJs of various styles and backgrounds. From reggae to Brazilian music, the festival will offer live performances, zoom parties, and workshops.Alex Bordokas, producer of Mixto, talks about the festival that will take place from November 27 to 29.Listen to this interview! And save the date to get in the party groove.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

Born in a musical family, Algerian multi-instrumentalist Fethi Nadjem became a “master of strings”. In addition to violin and guitar, he also plays unusual instruments such as the oud and the kora (an African harp). For this musical interview Fethi brought his mandolin to show us some of his enormous talent.Fethi is one of the founders of a world music fusion band named Djmawi Africa, which has given him the opportunity to play all over the world. Soon after arriving in Toronto Fethi Nadjem joined the world-fusion style band Moskitto Bar while also performing with the arabic-jazz Moneka band, and on his solo career.Titillating, isn’t it? So, be sure to listen to this marvellous episode! It will flood your brain with great sounds and good vibrations.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

Multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer Kudos LoKey (aka Snappy Homefry) understands sound as a combination of technique and emotions. He sees music as part of the social fabric and its interaction with nature.In this extraordinary interview, Kudos talks about his studio, the pandemic, and his project that combines music with permaculture.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

Dr. Carmen Logie talks about stigma, and how discrimination affects our society. As a Canada Research Chair in Global Health Equity & Social Justice with Marginalized Populations Carmen tells us about her work in refugee camps and how Canadians are privileged to have the basics, like water, for example.Carmen also hosts the podcast called "Everybody Hates Me", where she invites a range of weekly guests to talk about all different kinds of stigma.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

In this great episode, artist and Visual & Media Arts Program Manager Peter Kingstone talks about how Toronto Arts Council financial programs support the development of artists in Toronto. Peter also gives us some tips on how to apply for available grants.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

How Covid has changed the work and examination process. Aida Hadziomerovic shares the pros, cons, challenges and the quick adaptation process for the students doing online exams with virtual proctoring.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)

In this episode RAW Artists Canada executive director Michelle Bylow talks about her various creative facets, as well as modes of production in the arts, fashion design and music. She also talks about how the creative industry has used the pandemic period to reinvent itself.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsandarts)