Music•Musique NB (MNB) has announced the list of contenders for the 2021 Prix MNB Awards today with some surprising but much-deserving nominees emerging as front-runners. Topping the list of nominees is the 230-member Choeur virtuel de l’Acadie taking five nominations. Continue reading Choeur virtuel de l’Acadie Leads Music•Musique NB’s List of 2021 Prix MNB Award Nominees
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What’s in a Name? The New Scotland Yard Emporium and Recording Studio Rebrands
Joel Plaskett has almost single-handedly educated me and many others on some of the locales of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Names like Clayton Park and the Mic Mac Mall might have remained completely foreign to me, had they not first been introduced by Plaskett through his lyrics.
Now, the only other Dartmouth landmark I can name, again thanks to Plaskett, is about to forever be known as “the former New Scotland Yard Emporium and Recording Studio.” Continue reading What’s in a Name? The New Scotland Yard Emporium and Recording Studio Rebrands
Music·Musique NB Announces Immunisation Requirement Ahead of Festival (506)
With the sudden spike in COVID cases across New Brunswick and the province’s decision to implement—and, in many cases, re-implement—several safety protocols, Music•Musique NB has moved to ensure attendees and participants of their annual Festival (506) music festival and conference remain as safe as can be. Continue reading Music·Musique NB Announces Immunisation Requirement Ahead of Festival (506)
Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees Announced – Keonté Beals Leads With Eight
We now certainly know who would be King at the 2021 Music Nova Scotia Awards. Keonté Beals, who released his album KING almost a year ago, stands out among those announced today with eight nominations. Music Nova Scotia also announced today that their annual Industry and Music Awards show November 7 in Truro, Nova Scotia. Continue reading Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees Announced – Keonté Beals Leads With Eight
Legendary Drummer Jerry Granelli Passes Away in Halifax Home at the Age of 80
Drummer Jerry Granelli passed away today at the age of 80 in his home in Halifax. As a legendary figure in the jazz scene, and Halifax’s music scene, in particular, Granelli has left a mark on many musicians and a hole in his wake. Continue reading Legendary Drummer Jerry Granelli Passes Away in Halifax Home at the Age of 80