Amid a chaotic world, Karen Jonas hopes this year can be better than the last

The list of artists and the backstories of their involvement with the Carter administration, plus the performance footage, makes the two hours of this show pass in a flash

Happy Birthday, Bowie (January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016)

“I’m learning to play the style of music that they played back in the day and mixing it with mine.”

The Jam’s Paul Weller, a fan of Declan’s songwriting for some years, also adds his multi-instrumental abilities to the recordings, including a beautiful piano accompaniment to the closing track

“One of the basic principles of songwriting is ‘Write what you know.’ In the beginning, I was inspired by my own experiences. Over time, I branched out into telling other people’s stories, too.”

Call It Roots, Call it The Blues, Call It What You Will – It’s 100% Veronica Lewis

The 24th annual Maple Blues Awards will stream from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver across February Mondays

Debut Album ‘Maquishti’ Out January 15

Net proceeds will be donated to non-profit group Live Music Society, benefitting small music venues