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The Return of Esperanza Spalding

The Return of Esperanza Spalding

By Lenny Wu This was the second time that talented Grammy Award singer Esperanza Spalding has performed in Ottawa. A native of Portland, Oregon, Spalding began writing and performing at a very young age. She most [...]

Janelle Monae invades Jazzfest

Janelle Monae invades Jazzfest

By Lenny Wu Hailing from Kansa City, Janelle Monáe is an R&B/Soul musician with a growing level of influence in the music scene. From a car commercial for the Chevy Cruze to being featured with indie [...]

Barr Brothers end day one of Jazzfest on a high note

Barr Brothers end day one of Jazzfest on a high note

By MIng Wu Headlining the OLG Stage on the first night of Ottawa Jazz Festival was Montreal’s The Barr Brothers, consisting of brothers Andrew (Drums) and Brad Barr (Vocals & Guitar) with Sarah Page on Harp and Andres Vial [...]