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CJSR-FM: Dana Wight – Ex Libris – “James Bond”

Ex Libris is a program that celebrates the confluence of music & literature. Each episode examines a different classic text and the music it has inspired. This episode features music inspired by the classic spy series James Bond, with contextual information and critical examination by host Dr. Gin.

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CJSW-FM: Cavan Logan – Sun Ramen

Broth, Toppings, and Noodles. That’s all you need for a delicious bowl of Sun Ramen. Host Cavan Logan has cooked up one of the best recipes for kicking off the day. One hour of “broth” or funk and soul to kick things off, hour 2 brings the “toppings” or beats, and slurp up some “noodles” or rap for the last hour. Cavan is an incredible DJ dedicated to showing the breadth of new hip-hop, the producers that back them, and the genres that influenced it all. He makes a strong effort to highlight underrepresented artists and provide meaningful information about his selections, all the while keeping the tone light and engaging. What results is a show that fills up your mind, body, and soul.

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CJSW-FM: Fiona Marcetto, Simon MacLeod – Wednesday Night Classical on CJSW

The CJSW Wednesday Night block has been home to 2 of the station’s premier classical music shows, Classicool and iNTaNGiBiLiTy.

Classicool, hosted by Fiona Marcetto, a 16-year-old violinist with the Youth Orchestra of Calgary, provides an accessible yet informative take on the Classical genre. Bringing her rich knowledge of compositions and her passion for orchestral music, Fiona teaches the listeners about the greats, without getting too pretentious. While other hosts fill their programs with dense amounts of high-level information, Fiona brings the access gate to anyone. Classicool demonstrates classical music is truly for everyone.

iNTaNGiBiLiTy has a big job following suit, but does so exquisitely. Canadian contemporary compositions are thrust into the spotlight by host Simon MacLeod. Through series of interviews, combing through selections, and his own experience as a musician and working with the Canadian Music Centre, Simon braves the experimental side of things and brings exposure to the best and brightest up-and-coming composers. Together, these two bring the listener in, engage and excite their musical palate, and open them up to music they may not have explored before.

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CJSW-FM: Darren Powell, Keri Rak – Tombstone After Dark

Hosts Darren Powell and Keri Rak take a thorough look at the long and winding path that brought country music to where it is today. Their thorough approach to highlighting the history, significance, and influence of each and every piece demonstrates the roots that country has in a widespread variety of genres. Darren and Keri’s passion for the genre spans everywhere from traditional and country blues to bluegrass and rockabilly. The selections in this submission really emphasize their grasp on the local music scene, highlighting both Amy Nelson, and Sled Island, a preeminent Calgary music festival. Tombstone After Dark is the perfect Country Show for anyone who claims they don’t like Country.

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CKHA-FM: Pat Monaghan – Buckslide Blues Cruise

It is an hounour to be considered for an NCRA award. My name is Patrick Monaghan, I am the host of the “Buckslide Blues Cruise” on 100.9 Canoe FM Haliburton Ontario, a two hour program scheduled from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesdays. This program is two hours of Rockin’ Blues with a tip of the hat to the pioneers & legends of the past. Each week has a special feature spot for music new & old as well as interviews with musicians & other movers & shakers in the music business. Specialty programs to promote musicians or upcoming events are also a staple of the Buckslide Blues Cruise. This show has afforded me the opportunity to interview & work with many stalwarts of the blues music industry such as John Mayall, Myles Goodwyn, Sonnie Bernardi, Paul Deslauriers as well as most of the artistic directors of many of the Blues Festivals in Ontario. Being involved behind the scenes has also allowed me to be involved in the promotion of several events as well as the opportunity to be the MC at some of these shows. Hosting the Buckslide Blues Cruise has allowed me to follow my passion in ways that I had never imagined. I am now part of a vibrant, energetic, exciting music scene, with all thanks going to Canoe Fm for the opportunity to follow my passion. Thank you very much for your time & consideration. Patrick Monaghan Buckslide Blues Cruise 100.9 Canoe FMHaliburton ON Note: We have given you clips from a few of Patricks shows of 2019 and not a clip from just one.

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CFUV-FM: DJ Wreckordz – The Wherehouse

My name is Adam Szekely aka DJ Wreckordz. I moved to canada when i was 11 years old from Hungary, graduated high school in 96 which was the year i started dj’ing bought my first pair of belt drive technics turntabels from a local record shop in barrie ontario with a refurbished realistic mixer from radio shack and i never looked back. My show has been on air now for over 5 years with 286 episodes aired. I love playing vinyl and that is still what you will hear me play the majority of the time especially during a live show. I do not use computers or laptops to mix or play music off from sometimes i play usb sticks on cdj’s other than that its all vinyl all live mixed

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CJSW-FM: Vincent “DJ Tullo” Vaughn, Patrick “Sweet P” Stewart – Level The Vibes

DJ Tullo and Sweet P take to CJSW’s airwaves to provide the best in ska, reggae and lovers rock from the 60s and onward. Incorporating their old-school jamaican DJ style and their broad knowledge of the genre, Level The Vibes takes the listener on a ride full of slow jams and fast back beats. Interlaced throughout are shoutouts to Jamaican events to keep connected. DJ Tullo takes the reins and really encapsulates the vibe of the show during his breaks, augmented with Sweet P’s energetic commentary. This episode specifically highlights the pair’s extensive knowledge of the genre, attributing much of the episode to the late Pat Kelly, one of the most influential Reggae artists in Jamaica.

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Indie /  Rock

Honourable Mention: CFFF-FM: Charlie Watson & Meara Watson – Rock & Roll Princesses Interview Garbageface

Honourable Mention: CFUZ-FM: Derek Cumming – The Peach Pit