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February is Black History Month, and among the many events happening across Winnipeg is Adele M. Wilding's ‘Steal Away: Songs of Hope and Resilience’, a concert focused around the tradition and history of African-American spirituals. Tune in for my conversation with Adele about honouring her West Indian roots, the way traditional Black music continues to show up in unexpected places even into the 21st Century, the importance of accurately preserving music history, and much more!‘Steal Away’ takes place Feb. 21 at Crescent Arts Centre and includes a star-studded cast of local players.Need…
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Acclaimed Manitoba-centric music interview podcast. Hosted by Winnipeg journalist and massive record nerd Sam Thompson. Music talk radio, broadcasting from 2012 'til forever. DIY or die.
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S1 · E1025 · 27 Feb 2026 · 40 min
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S1 · E1023 · 11 Feb 2026 · 45 min
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S1 · E1022 · 3 Feb 2026 · 42 min
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S1 · E1020 · 18 Jan 2026 · 50 min
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