Tag Archives: Musicians

National Treasure #151: Paul Anka

Posted on 08 July 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Ottawa boy makes good. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #148: Oscar Peterson

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

One of Canada’s most honoured musicians, Oscar Peterson was widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. A highly accomplished soloist renowned for his remarkable speed and dexterity, meticulous and ornate technique, and dazzling, swinging style, … Continue reading →

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National Treasure #143: Tom Jackson

Posted on 07 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Metis street person turned concert promoter. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #133: Charles Thomas Connors

Posted on 10 May 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A fallen leaf and Member of the Order of Canada. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #127: Daniel Lanois

Posted on 26 April 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Bilingual Ontarian (now a Dear Ontarian, per ServiceOntario) makes good. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #126: Huron Carol

Posted on 24 April 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Our first carol. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #79: Randy Bachman

Posted on 02 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Canada’s best music-industry raconteur. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #77: The Rankins

Posted on 28 December 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Oh, sweet darlin’, let’s go dancing tonight. Continue reading →

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National Treasure: Christmas Music in Canada

Posted on 23 December 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Seasonal Canadian music. Continue reading →

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