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CBC
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Celebrating a Jazz Legend: Oscar Peterson at 100
The National Music Centre is presenting a new exhibition honouring what would have been the legendary jazz pianist Oscar Perterson's 100th birthday. The exhibition also coincides with the 325th anniversary of the piano and celebrates Peterson as the first inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978.
CTV News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
National Music Centre exhibition celebrates jazz giant Oscar Peterson in new exhibit
A new exhibit opening next week at the National Music Centre (NMC) will celebrate the life and times and music of jazz giant Oscar Peterson. Timeless: 100 Years of Oscar Peterson opens on what would have been Peterson's 100th birthday. It celebrates his six-decade career, from his early days living in Little Burgundy, a Montreal Black working-class neighbourhood to a global jazz superstar known for performing and composing, as well as for being an advocate for civil rights and arts education. Peterson was the first person inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978. The exhibit features musical instruments from Peterson's home studio, including vintage synthesizers, electronic instruments and recording equipment that demonstrate his early adoption of electronic music technology. There's also performance footage and the story behind 'Hymn to Freedom' which became an anthem of sorts to the civil rights movement. In 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint issued three million loonies that featured Peterson on it and in 2005, in celebration of his 80th birthday, Canada Post issued a stamp featuring Peterson. Oscar Peterson coin (Source: Royal Canadian Mint) There's also a kid's zone, with a kid-friendly curated playlist, as well as interactive instruments designed to spur children's interest in music. The exhibit opens July 16 and runs for a year. On Sunday, the NMC is offering free admission to Stampede Send-Off.
Hamilton Spectator
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
National Music Centre's OHSOTO'KINO Indigenous Programming Initiative Receives $750,000 Boost from TD Bank Group
CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce that TD Bank Group has renewed its support for amplifying Indigenous voices through NMC's OHSOTO'KINO Indigenous Programming Initiative, with a $750,000 investment over the next three years. As part of the announcement, media and guests were treated to performances by traditional powwow and round dance artist Joel Wood—a 2022 OHSOTO'KINO Recording Bursary recipient who earned a 2023 JUNO Award nomination for his album, Mikwanak Kamôsakinat , which was created during the program, and focused on language preservation—and rising folk singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade, a 2024 participant of the OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator for emerging artists. 'We're so proud to continue supporting OHSOTO'KINO, which has provided a vital platform for musicians and storytellers from Indigenous communities over the last three years,' said Robert Ghazal, Senior Vice President and Alberta Region Head, TD Bank Group. 'Through the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, we're investing in initiatives that help lift barriers for emerging artists by supporting mentoring, education, and performance opportunities.' TD has been a dedicated supporter of NMC's Indigenous-focused programming since 2014, expanding its commitment in 2022 with the launch of the OHSOTO'KINO Indigenous Programming Initiative. The name OHSOTO'KINO is a Blackfoot phrase meaning 'to recognize a voice of.' It acknowledges the Blackfoot people and the traditional territory on which the National Music Centre resides. The renewed sponsorship ensures the continued success of the program's three key pillars: supporting the creation of new music through access to NMC's recording studios, fostering artist development through the OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator, and amplifying Indigenous voices through storytelling in NMC's Speak Up! exhibition and digital content on the Amplify platform at . 'We are deeply grateful to TD Bank Group for their ongoing commitment to elevating Indigenous voices through music,' said Andrew Mosker, National Music Centre President and CEO. 'With this renewed support, Indigenous artists will continue to benefit from world-class recording facilities, professional development opportunities, and a national stage to share their stories. Together, we are helping to inspire the next generation of Indigenous musicians.' 'The OHSOTO'KINO initiative is all about uplifting Indigenous artists, providing creative spaces, tools, and knowledgeable support so community members can fully realize their creative goals,' said David McLeod (member of the Pine Creek First Nation in Treaty 4), NMC Board Member and Chair of NMC's National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee. 'We're proud to provide a platform where artists can express themselves authentically in their own voices, and we're also excited to continue supporting their inspirational journeys.' About National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique The National Music Centre (NMC) has a mission to amplify the love, sharing, and understanding of music. It is preserving and celebrating Canada's music story inside its home at Studio Bell in the heart of the East Village in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 territory. NMC is the home to four Canadian music halls of fame, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Quebec's ADISQ Hall of Fame. Featuring musical instruments, artifacts, recording equipment, and memorabilia, the NMC Collection spans over 450 years of music history and innovation. A registered charity with programs that include exhibitions, artist development, performance, and education, NMC is inspiring a new generation of music lovers. For more information about NMC's onsite activities, please visit . To check out the NMC experience online, including live performances, made-in-Canada stories, and educational content, visit . Media contact: Julijana Capone, Senior Manager, PR and Marketing National Music Centre | @nmc_canada
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
National Music Centre set to throw Canada Day birthday bash as it turns 9
Melafrique will be one of the featured acts at the National Music Centre's 9th birthday party on July 1. Admission is free throughout the day. In addition to being Canada's birthday, July 1 is also the ninth birthday of Calgary's National Music Centre, and they're throwing a party. The NMC is offering free admission to the entire city throughout the day on July 1, when there will be free Studio Bell performances by six-piece Afro-fusion band Melafrique and R&B singer-songwriter Kate Stevens as well as lots of hands-on, family-friendly activities. There is also a rich supply of new exhibitions, including one dedicated to Sum 41 and another to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Class of 2025 (Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger and Ginette Reno.) There's also Speak Up!, an exhibition dedicated to inspiring Indigenous artists. Starting at 11 a.m. on Canada Day, the NMC is also presenting a day of family-friendly live music on the rooftop and mainstage at the King Eddy. Performers include the folk duo Meadowsweet, singer-songwriter Dean Lauderdale, rockers Brother Bicker Band, CCMA-nominee Jake Mathews, blues-rocker Oilee Owens, pop-country singer Liz Christensen and songwriter Troy Kokol. The NMC is also offering half-price memberships for one day only on July 1, both in-person and online. For more information, go here.
CTV News
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Calgary rapper K-Riz has details about Black Music Month
Calgary Watch Black Music Month is being recognized with a special event at the National Music Centre. Ian While speaks with Calgary rapper K-Riz about it.
