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THE SOUND CAFÉ
Global Journal of Roots & World Music
Music is memory. We tell the stories, preserve the voices,
and map the journey's of the world's musical tradition's
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Jon Batiste Strikes Gold Again with Big Money, a Celebration of Soul, Spirit, and American Roots
Jon Batiste has returned with a bold, exhilarating new chapter: his ninth studio album, Big Money.
Megan Routledge
3 min read
Ken Wallis Chats With Brandon Isaak
Originally from the Yukon, now living in B.C., Brandon Isaak is a polished veteran of the Blues scene.
Ken Wallis
5 min read
Festivals with a Story: Where Music, Culture, and Community Converge
Music festivals are far more than stages and setlists. At their best, they are gatherings of community, memory, and meaning
Stevie Connor
5 min read
From Peebles to Summerfolk: Close Encounters From The Past - Meeting Jackie
Some moments in life feel like chance, others like fate. One such story began at the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival in Owen Sound, Ontario
Megan Routledge
7 min read
Summerfolk: Music, Friendship, and Lakefront Magic Await at Kelso Beach
This weekend, the shores of Georgian Bay will come alive with music, laughter, and community spirit at Summerfolk
The Sound Cafe
2 min read
Album Review: At the Crossroads of Blues and Americana - Rosedale Junction’s 'Corn Flakes and Coffee'
Rosedale Junction’s latest release, Corn Flakes and Coffee, is a tour de force in the art of Blues Americana
Stevie Connor
3 min read
Golden Jubilee On The Shores Of Georgian Bay – Our Journey To This Years 50th Summerfolk
Golden Jubilee On The Shores Of Georgian Bay – Our Journey To This Years 50th Summerfolk
Anne Connor
3 min read
Punching Above Our Weight: How The Sound Cafe Reaches 78 Countries — and Stands Tall Among Music Media Giants
Punching Above Our Weight: How The Sound Cafe Reaches 78 Countries
The Sound Cafe
3 min read
Ken Wallis Chats With Canadian Blues Artist, Little Magic Sam
Ken Wallis Chats With Canadian Blues Artist, Little Magic Sam
Ken Wallis
12 min read
🎙 AV & The Inner City: Edmonton’s Soul-Soaked Choir of Courage and Community
There’s something extraordinary happening on the porches and stages of Edmonton — and its name is AV & The Inner City.
Stevie Connor
3 min read
The Independent Artist’s Lifeline: Navigating the Modern Music Industry and What Comes Next
n today’s music industry, independent artists find themselves in a landscape that’s both challenging and full of possibility.
Stevie Connor
5 min read
The Sound Cafe Celebrates 5 Years of Sharing Global Sounds and Stories
Stevie Connor, Founder & Editor, The Sound Cafe Magazine
Stevie Connor
3 min read
Ken Wallis Chats With Larry Kurtz, Artistic Director Of The Orangeville Blues And Jazz Festival
The Orangeville Blues And Jazz Festival is one of the best music festivals on the planet.
Ken Wallis
2 min read
Ken Wallis Chats With Spencer Mackenzie
Spencer Mackenzie is a young blues artist who plays like a veteran.
Ken Wallis
2 min read
The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio
The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio
Stevie Connor
6 min read
Blues Royalty Honoured: Chuck Jackson and Teddy Leonard Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame®
Canadian Blues legends Chuck Jackson and Teddy Leonard were formally presented with their induction certificates from the Blues Hall of Fame®
Stevie Connor
4 min read
Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order
Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order
Stevie Connor
4 min read
Four Chords and The Truth: A Decade of Song, Soul, and Storytelling
On May 22nd, the beloved songwriter series returns to TD Music Hall at the Allied Music Centre in Toronto to mark its 10th Anniversary Edition
Stevie Connor
4 min read
How Traditional Sounds Travel: The Globalization of Folk and Roots Music
How Traditional Sounds Travel: The Globalization of Folk and Roots Music
Stevie Connor
15 min read
The Silent Struggle: Unsung Women Behind the Soundboard
Music, at its core, is a collaborative art. But too often, the accolades are directed only at the performers, while the skilled minds behind the studio glass remain invisible.
Stevie Connor
4 min read
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