Rayannah bends noise into music by running voice, breath, synth and percussion through loop pedals. Underscored by intricate beat-making, her evocative lyrics in French and English rise above dense soundscapes, pulling listeners into a world both dark and sweet.
Set List:
Rayannah “Best of You“ from Nos Repaires
Rayannah “En Attendant Demain“ from Nos Repaires
Rayannah “The Love We're Worth“ from Nos Repaires
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Alpha Toshineza is a francophone MC and graphic designer. Born and raised in Luxembourg, Alpha started rhyming in the early 90s. He was a member of different rap groups (HLM, MQP, Nouvelle Alliance) before going solo under the name Gospel Emcee. He released his first EP (Bonne Cause) in 2005 and his first album in 2007. In 2014, Alpha moved to Winnipeg, and started his design studio and record label JAZZ INUIT. "Jazz Inuit » is also the name of his latest CD released in 2017. This album earned him a nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards for "Francophone Artist of the Year » and a SOCAN Price for Best Francophone Song. Alpha loves to collaborate with live musicians but also enjoys going back to the essence of hiphop (one mic, 2 turntables). Alpha will rock the stage with DJ Stop at Winnipeg Jazz Fest, Canada Day and the Northerntouch Music Festival. Alpha has collaborated with many local artists like DJ Crabskull, Elessar Thiessen, Justin Lacroix, Kelly Bado, Selci, Joanna Majoko and many more.
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
Alpha Toshineza “Chaque Jour”
Alpha Toshineza “I don’t know (ft. Selci)“
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Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Alpha Toshineza with Ashley Bieniarz
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Set List:
Raine Hamilton "Lift Me Up" from Night Sky
Raine Hamilton "Starlight" from Night Sky LIVE
Raine Hamilton "La Plaine" from Night Sky
Raine Hamilton "Bury My Heart" from Night Sky LIVE
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The lovely Erika Fowler came on for this episode of the Winnipeg Music Project to promote her recently release EP Stay. She shares her story and the events leading up to now with her successes in francophone musician competitions such as La Chicane Electrique and her experiences at folk fest. Tune in for a wonderful chat with this up and coming local indie folk singer songwriter.
Set List:
Erika Fowler "Stay" from Stay
Erika Fowler "Oublie" from Stay
Erika Fowler "Worth It" from Stay
Erika Fowler and Ashley Bieniarz
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Episode 52 of the Winnipeg Music Project is with none other than Justin Lacroix, the talented bilingual folk/blues singer-songwriter. Share an intimate life story about how his life involved music and dance and talked about his writing style and achievements such as playing at the WCMAs in 2016.
Set List:
Justin Lacroix "Under the Same Moon" from Ticket to Tokyo LIVE
Justin Lacroix "Tout Bas" from Tout Dans ta Tete
Justin Lacroix "J'Etonne" Single LIVE
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The forty-first episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with Jocelyne Baribeau, a Francophone country folk singer. We talked about her recent album release Entre Toi et Moi and it’s success as well as how Jocelyne balances her music with her children’s character Madame Diva. I had so much talking with Jocelyne being a genuine fan of her music, and I highly recommend you listen to all the wonderful advice she shared during this interview.
Set List:
Jocelyne Baribeau "Francois" From Entre Toi et Moi
Jocelyne Baribeau "If What I Had Was You" From Entre Toi et Moi
Jocelyne Baribeau "Lonely" From Entre Toi et Moi
