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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


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


N’Faly Kouyaté Unveils His Pan-African Sonic Manifesto: FINISHING
When music becomes medicine, when rhythm meets revolution, and when tradition is infused with bold innovation — you'll often find N’Faly Kouyaté

Stevie Connor
4 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


Exclusive Article: Between the Notes — The Heart of Mick Hanly
Mick Hanly’s musical path reads like a roadmap through the heart of Irish folk

Megan Routledge
7 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


Karol G Shines Brighter Than Ever With 'KG0516'
Karol G, the Colombian powerhouse whose meteoric rise has redefined the landscape of reggaeton and Latin music, is back with her highly anticipated album KG0516

Anne Connor
2 min read


New Irish Alt-Pop Enchantress JOYCE Unveils ‘Ego’ – A Mesmerizing Gothic Anthem
JOYCE has once again woven her spellbinding magic into the alt-pop and alternative soundscape.

Stevie Connor
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


Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order
Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order

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


Remembering Amadou Bagayoko: A Musical Legacy That Transcended Boundaries
The music world is mourning the loss of Amadou Bagayoko, the gifted guitarist and vocalist of the iconic Malian duo Amadou & Mariam

Stevie Connor
3 min read


The Changing Landscape of Canadian Live Music: Festivals Struggle and Iconic Venues Close
The Changing Landscape of Canadian Live Music

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Jo's Picks Of The Month - March 2025
Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine

Jo Louks
2 min read


Grab Your Tickets: Four Chords & The Truth's Toronto Benefit Concert Line-Up Announced
At the heart of this incredible night is Andrea England, the visionary founder of Four Chords & the Truth

Stevie Connor
3 min read


Jo's Picks Of The Month - February 2025
Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine

Jo Louks
2 min read


The Magic of Four Chords & The Truth: A Benefit Concert in Toronto for a Vital Cause
This benefit concert will unite talented musicians, generous sponsors, and devoted fans to aid Canadian music workers impacted by the devast

Stevie Connor
3 min read
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