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Interrupt This Program: Havana — art from a disconnected island

A dissident filmmaker, a contemporary dancer, an Afro-Cuban DJ and a Canadian MC/Beatmaker insist on pushing artistic boundaries on an insulated island

Interrupt This Program February 26

Exhibitionists: Watch an episode full of artists inspired by the magic of film

From artists whose muse is Leonardo DiCaprio, to a woman who found a treasure trove of her grandmother's circus film, to an artist/photographer duo that celebrate black men's strength through vulnerability.

Exhibitionists February 27

In 1965, James Baldwin dared to criticize 'the American dream' — and his words matter more than ever today

As we celebrate Baldwin at this Oscars this weekend with the documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro,' let's look back at one of the speeches that made him such a remarkable figure in American history.

Exhibitionists February 26

When the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuban musicians had to invent their own gear with whatever they had

Interrupt This Program February 25

Why the Oscars matter more than ever this year

Go inside the giant goodbye party Toronto is throwing for Honest Ed's

As a black woman in Toronto, this artist felt invisible...so she turned it into her 'superpower'

Get ready for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards airing March 11 on CBC

How's this for a bargain? For a few volunteer hours, this art inside Honest Ed's could be yours

The story of how a new era of Indigenous filmmaking began in Canada

'How'd he do that?!' This artist is on a mission to keep an amazing DIY filmmaking technique alive

Harry Potter podcasts that even muggles can love

Radio Podcast Playlist February 24

Space Jam: 5 playlists in anticipation of the next space discovery

Music February 24

Building bridges between Indigenous and newcomer kids through drama

News Saskatchewan February 24

Finding DJ history in the crates: Go record shopping in Chile with Skratch Bastid and DJ Jazzy Jeff

Exhibitionists February 23

How did the Oscars statue get its name?

Radio Q February 24

Casting the ultimate Canadian Oscar-bait movie (feat. 7 winners from days past)

Canada 2017 February 24

How this artist took her broken heart and turned it into art

Meet a Somali-born model and activist whose move to downtown Toronto launched her career

News Toronto Programs Metro Morning February 24

'Poetic Graffiti': Sudbury's poet laureate is aiming to make poetry more visible

News Sudbury February 24

'You are always an immigrant when you're on stolen land': A poet reminds us of our history

Black Lives, Black Words poses the question: 'Do black lives matter?'

Radio Q February 24

How this adorable Toronto-area dance trio got on Ellen

Lorenda Reddekopp

News Toronto February 24

These are the 12 Canadians you can root for on Oscar night