Home / Tag Archives: Manitoba music

Tag Archives: Manitoba music

Popular genres get academic due with musical micro-certificate at U of M – Winnipeg

The University of Manitoba is well-known for its acclaimed music programs for students pursuing the jazz and classical idioms, but after a successful pilot project last year, up-and-coming musicians with an ear for popular music can receive an education at the U of M as well. The university is offering …

Read More »

Manitoba artists take home Western Canada Music Awards – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A number of Manitoba artists will be coming home from Kelowna, B.C., with some new hardware after big wins at the Western Canada Music Awards on Wednesday. The annual award ceremony, part of the four-day BreakOut West conference, celebrates creative and industry …

Read More »

Winnipeg group ‘humbled’ by Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy win for single written by them – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg duo is celebrating a career-validating moment after one of their songs earned veteran singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt a Grammy at this year’s ceremony. Raitt picked up three trophies including one for best Americana performance for Made Up Mind. The song was written by brothers Joey and Dave Landreth of …

Read More »