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Jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel vocalist Dee Daniels sings of freedom and hope

Jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel vocalist Dee Daniels sings of freedom and hope

With tour dates cancelled, the pandemic has led to two local concerts

MUSICGail JohnsonNovember 4, 2020music, VSO, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Dee Daniels, jazz, R&B, gospel

Hong Kong Professional Musicians of Canada share their passion for Chinese pop

Hong Kong Professional Musicians of Canada share their passion for Chinese pop

The group is taking the music online through jam sessions, songwriting workshops, and more

MUSICGail JohnsonNovember 3, 2020music, Cantopop, Hong Kong Professional Musicians of Canada

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Celso Machado explores the roots and branches of Brazilian music through Jongo, Choro, and Afro-Samba in one-night-only event

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Celso Machado explores the roots and branches of Brazilian music through Jongo, Choro, and Afro-Samba in one-night-only event

The São Paulo-born Vancouver-based dynamo gets to the African, Indigenous, and European heart of his art with musical guests

MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 27, 2020music, Partner Content, Celso Machado, VLACC, Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, Brazilian music, Bossa Nova, Afro-Samba, Orpheum Theatre

Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 things you should know about math-noise rock duo Mi’ens and their new album, Future Child

Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 things you should know about math-noise rock duo Mi’ens and their new album, Future Child

The Vancouver act is the second Canadian band to sign to U.S. indie label Kill Rock Stars

MUSICStir VancouverOctober 25, 2020music, cheat sheet, Mi'ens, math noise, rock

Stir Q&A: Galician bagpipe master Cristina Pato evokes the sound of northwestern Spain

Stir Q&A: Galician bagpipe master Cristina Pato evokes the sound of northwestern Spain

The gaita carries the cultural traditions of Galicia

LIVESTREAM, MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 24, 2020music, livestream, galician bagpipe, Cristina Pato, Chan Centre

Spotlight on the East End illuminates the musical diversity and talent of the Downtown Eastside

Spotlight on the East End illuminates the musical diversity and talent of the Downtown Eastside

A highlight of the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, the free virtual performance has a stellar lineup of local artists

FESTS, MUSICStir VancouverOctober 23, 2020Partner Content, Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, Downtown Eastside, music, livestream, Vancouver Moving Theatre

Stir Q&A: the Boom Booms sound off on their upcoming live concerts at the Massey, family time, and hugs

Stir Q&A: the Boom Booms sound off on their upcoming live concerts at the Massey, family time, and hugs

The beloved quintet has four shows at the New West venue this weekend.

MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 14, 2020music, Massey Theatre, the Boom Booms, concerts

Stir Q&A: Dan Mangan chats Side Door, pandemic worries, and Harry Potter

Stir Q&A: Dan Mangan chats Side Door, pandemic worries, and Harry Potter

The celebrated artist is making music accessible to the COVID-19 world through the platform he cofounded.

MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 1, 2020Dan Mangan, music, concerts, virtual concerts

Stir Cheat Sheet: 4 Vancouver podcasts that deliver on arts and culture

Stir Cheat Sheet: 4 Vancouver podcasts that deliver on arts and culture

With the pandemic keeping you indoors, these listens will keep you in the loop.

PODCASTSStir VancouverSeptember 23, 2020podcasts, vancouver podcasts, Pop This!, music

With COVID-19 ongoing, choral singers try to find their voice

With COVID-19 ongoing, choral singers try to find their voice

Some Vancouver choirs are carefully resuming in-person rehearsals and learning how to sing together safely

MUSICGail JohnsonSeptember 22, 2020gospel choir, men's choir, vancouver choir, covid-19, choir, Chor Leoni, music, song