Raul da Gama
TMR Senior Writer. Based in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Raul is a musician and an accomplished writer whose profound analysis is reinforced by his deep understanding of music, technically as well as historically.
Audrey Ochoa: “I Just Like to Write Songs!”
Audrey Ochoa has designs on her career. “Deep down,” she says, “I just want to be a pop star!” She’s much more than half...
In Orbit: In Orbit
The boldness of this fresh and vivid repertoire by In Orbit should be resoundingly applauded. For in a world where there is no shortage...
Mary Lou Williams, Geri Allen and Teri Parker: Free Spirits
To be fair, there’s also Allison Au, Rebecca Hennessy, Lauren Falls and Sarah Thawer. Together they will join Teri Parker to form Free Spirits,...
Angela Verbrugge: The Night We Couldn’t Say Good Night
This is a stunning debut album for Angela Verbrugge. Simply stunning! How could it not be when Miss Verbrugge ignites The Night We Couldn’t...
Sing It Again: A Fundraiser for Recollectiv
This fundraiser for Recollectiv a music group for people with memory challenges will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 1pm - 3pm, at...
Jim Brenan 11: 50/50
The fact that Jim Brenan is able to put together a big band and produce this album 50/50 – with funding assistance from the...
Jim Gelcer | Paul Hoffert Trio: Jim and Paul play Glenn and Ludwig
Glenn Gould playing any classical composer in a manner that is quite contrary is not so strange given the legendary pianist’s penchant for “disagreeing”...
Tanya Wills Quartet: It’s Time
The agility with which Tanya Wills can – and does – sing is absolutely astounding. This is almost immediately in evidence as after she...
Ivana Popovic: Bushes and Bombshelters
A considered exposé of the musicianship of Ivana Popovic and her still woefully underexposed genius is always welcome. Those of us who know her...
OKAN: Laberinto
The new duo OKAN comprises percussionist Magdelys Savigne and violinist Elizabeth Rodríguez who are both young Cuban musicians now living and working in Canada....
