Music Streams
Lose yourself in sun, sand, and rhythm. Reggae, Son, Calypso, & Cha-Cha will transport you to a far off wind swept beach with your eyes closed. Spend all day listening to music from Jamaica, Cuba, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic. Hear: Bob Marley 'Sun is Shining'; Buena Vista Social Club 'Chan Chan'; Shaggy 'In the Summertime'
Explore the world of R&B from neo-soul to trap soul and everything in between. Inspired by the studio where Marvin Gaye recorded much of his legendary music and by the more recent Drake song of the same name, Marvin's Room brings back the old school and introduces what's going on. Hear: Patti LaBelle, Party Next Door, Toni Braxton, Alicia Keys, Destiny's Child, Prince, Usher, Deborah Cox
Musically speaking, the best first impressions ever made in Canada. We looked back on over 6 decades of music across genres to select the top 25 debut Canadian albums of all time. Hear: Leonard Cohen, Metric, Tragically Hip + more.
Music for the whole family. Classic sing-alongs from Raffi and Fred Penner along with the original songs from Joel Plaskett, Sarah Harmer and The Barenaked Ladies. Hear: Will Stroet, Elizabeth Mitchell, Fred Penner, Oozakazoo, The Kerplunks
This is a document of the early years of Hip Hop and your chance to follow in the footsteps of the pioneers. Hear LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., to Grandmaster Flash
Hip hop entered a golden age in the last half of the 80s and into the early 90s. Hip hop records were now a platform for abstract poetic expression and social commentary as well as the standard verbal acrobatics. This is the place to re-discover hip hop's most creative era. Hear Beastie Boys, 2Pac, Public Enemy to Wu-Tang Clan.
One of the most trusted voices in our Jazz community, Tim Tamashiro, hand-picks the best music from the CBC Radio 2 Jazz collection. A continuous mix of cool jazz, soulful singers, and quirky mixes. Hear: Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Molly Johnson, Michael Kaeshammer, Don Thompson, Robi Botos
Legendary Canadian Jazz saxophonist Phil Dwyer digs through his extensive collection of Canadian jazz recordings to bring you the ultimate Canadian Jazz music experience. A recipient of the Order of Canada and winner of several Junos, Phil has personally played on over 200 recordings alongside Canada's most beloved jazz artists. Hear: Phil Dwyer, Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, P.J. Perry, Guido Basso, Molly Johnson
