Music Roundup

The Music Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to music and entertainment in the Edmonton region.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton music. Edmonton's Josh Sahunta has won Corus’ national Summer Song Contest and will take home $20,000 in prize money. 

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton music. Live music venues continue to face dire prospects for survival since the COVID-19 pandemic put live performances on hold indefinitely.

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton music. The Jasper Place Curling Club will be home to a series of mini parking lot concerts beginning Aug. 21 with Audrey Ochoa, featuring music from her latest release: Frankenhorn.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Edmonton Folk Music Festival"
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A moment in history: June 13, 1987

On this day in 1987, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival announced its lineup.

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A person sits on a balcony between a pipe organ and a seating area.
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Library's resident musician wants to connect Edmonton's music scene

Biboye Onanuga, the full-time drummer sitting behind many different kits, is trying to use his role as the Edmonton Public Library's musician in residence to connect musicians to the city's growing scene.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Appearing Nightly, Mayfair Hotel, Lounge & Mayfair Room"
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A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.

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