Tag Archives: Music Librarian

Passion for Music goes Over the Rainbow!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

When Farah and I sat down to discuss which singer we would like to showcase in this up-coming lecture of Passion for Music we wanted to choose someone that was absolutely, without a doubt, someone who could not be compared … Continue reading →

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A Night Full of Surprises

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

You could say that the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards was certainly a night full of surprises.  Right from the opening act, a powerhouse quintet (made up of Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, … Continue reading →

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Music CD of the Month : Karkwa: Les Chemins de Verre

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

This month we spotlight the 2010 Polaris Prize Winner, Karkwa with their latest album, Les Chemins de Verre.  CD FRAN K18c The Polaris Music Prize is a music award annually given to the best full-length Canadian album based on artistic … Continue reading →

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Arcade Fire

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

This month we highlight the meteoric rise of Montreal indie-rock band, Arcade Fire. In the article entitled, The unstoppable ambition of Arcade Fire from Rolling Stone Magazine (August 19),  Arcade Fire is touted to be “the biggest mainstream success to … Continue reading →

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Great Summer Sounds

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

As we reach the mid-point of summer, we would like to highlight some of the great kinds of music in the Library’s collection.  So whether it be classical music for those breezy afternoons, or classic rock for those hot summer … Continue reading →

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Sade: Solider of Love

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

CD R&B S125s   This month we highlight the phenomenal comeback of R&B sensation, Sade, and her latest album, Soldier of Love . Born to a Nigerian father and English mother, Sade was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and came … Continue reading →

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Hot Picks from Behind the Scenes

Posted on November 27, 2007 by

Though the recent snow made it look a lot like the holidays were upon us, the Autumn New Music brochure is hot off the press and ready to provide a guide to the wondrous selections to warm your ears and … Continue reading →

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