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Janelle Monae invades Jazzfest

Janelle Monae invades Jazzfest

By Lenny Wu Hailing from Kansa City, Janelle Monáe is an R&B/Soul musician with a growing level of influence in the music scene. From a car commercial for the Chevy Cruze to being featured with indie [...]

Barr Brothers end day one of Jazzfest on a high note

Barr Brothers end day one of Jazzfest on a high note

By MIng Wu Headlining the OLG Stage on the first night of Ottawa Jazz Festival was Montreal’s The Barr Brothers, consisting of brothers Andrew (Drums) and Brad Barr (Vocals & Guitar) with Sarah Page on Harp and Andres Vial [...]

Westfest Weekend Success

Westfest Weekend Success

By Ming Wu With favourable weather, a great entertainment lineup, and the support of the community and merchants of Westboro; the 9th edition of the Westfest weekend saw a lot of pedestrian traffic coming out to [...]

Big Night at Westfest 2012

Big Night at Westfest 2012

By Marc DesRosiers Westfest continues to draw in the crowds. The mood on Saturday called for a celebration, and Westfest did not disappoint with the biggest night of the festival so far… With Richmond road closed [...]

Opening night at Westfest 2012

Opening night at Westfest 2012

By Lenny Wu The threat of rain loomed as the evening was set to get underway. With dark clouds on the horizon and lightning off in the distance, the sounds of African percussions, led by Dr [...]