A Clarinet Made From A Carrot?
The internet never ceases to amaze me. In my search for some information on making wind chimes, bamboo organs and aeolian harps, I happened upon what I can only call, a delightful delight! A clarinet made from a carrot by a certain Linsey Pollak.
The Blind Corner
Author and artist Nick Bantock offers a hard-nosed look at the relationship between the arts and a society blind to the changes it is passing through.
Barefoot Treasures Of Cape Verde
Although many people choose to spend their holidays in Cape Verde for the sandy beaches and crystal-clear seas, there’s another reason these islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean are well-loved by visitors from around the world. It is the home of Cesária Évora, better known as the “barefoot diva”.
The Guitar Lesson
A beautiful vignette by Martha Farley about what it felt like to watch someone become consumed by their passion.
The Piano
The day we unloaded it from our horse trailer was the day I knew I loved it. It was a deep brown with many scratches and nicks; you could tell it had been well-loved.
My Top 10 Most Influential Albums Of The 70s
Influenced by the music of others, my journey as a musician has taken many interesting turns. Recently, I wondered what 10 albums from the 70s were the most influential in my development as a guitar player and song writer.
10 Songs I Almost Forgot About
Mike Vardy rediscovers music he almost forgot existed when he tunes into his favourite online streaming station.
Yarmouth 250 – One Giant Homecoming in Nova Scotia
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is known for music, arts, lobster, and Maritime hospitality. It all comes together in a big way this year in another famous Yarmouth 250 celebration — and you are personally invited!
Guitars in the Woods
Darcy Rhyno gets to know guitar maker Russel Crosby who, with his beautifully-made instruments, excels at his craft — yet he struggles to get the word out from his house in the Nova Scotia woods.
Ukulele Player Rips into a Cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
Hawaiian musician Jake Shimabukuro rips into a cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the ukulele. You have to see it to believe it.
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