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Episode 373: Staircase A Salute to family, friends and loved ones who are not here in the physical world but in spirit and as always TWO SOLID HOURS of fun, a few laughs and great tunes to bring you back to a simpler time
Join Canadian Spaces hosts Anne-Marie Brugger, Carolyn Sutherland, Ray Harris and Chris White, along with Back 40 host Ron Moores for 3 hours of amazing music, radio friends and a FUNdraising good time! All in support of CKCU’s annual funding drive!!
See the full line-up of performers here and stream the whole shindig on CKCU’s YouTube channel. Better yet, c’mon down to Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, November 2nd…. See you there!
This event raised $275!
Join hosts Riley Murphy, Jeff Larocque, Ryan Bresee, Cap City Blues crew and more!
Come down to Spaceman Music at 390 Gladstone Avenue from 7:30am until 12pm where the CKCU family and fans are hanging out on the radio, all in support of the annual funding drive.
See you there….
Join us Wednesday, October 30th for the second annual fundraiser in support of CKCU, hosted by Mapped Out Radio + Lost In Bass.
Featuring DJ sets from T-23, Pithra, Nikoli, JFUN & more!
Entry is FREE / PWYC with all proceeds going to the stations Funding Drive.
Come dance and socialize at Afterlight located at129 Bank Street, doors at 7pm.
See you there!
Join us Sunday, October 27th from 3pm – 5:30pm for a matinée concert with Lynn Miles, in support of CKCU’s Funding Drive!
Snag your tickets here, they’re going fast. See you there!
Lynn Miles is an award winning singer-songwriter, record producer, teacher, writer, public speaker.
This event raised $620 for CKCU’s annual funding drive. Thank you Lynn!!
CKCU-FM is a volunteer-driven community-oriented radio station in Ottawa, Ontario that is about to enter its 50th year of broadcasting. We are seeking an experienced Station Director to oversee the daily operations of our radio station, as well as a part time Programming Assistant to assist with processing CKCU’s on-air content.
On Friday, November 1, at 8:00 PM, the Westboro Masonic Hall will come alive in celebration of CKCU’s own Anne-Marie Brugger, the 2024 recipient of the Spirit of Tony Turner Award. This annual event, featuring an impressive lineup of local talent, invites you to join the festivities as we honour Anne-Marie’s significant contributions to the Ottawa music scene. Tickets are available for $25 and can be purchased online.
As a radio broadcaster, arts reporter, and dedicated community volunteer, Anne-Marie has tirelessly worked to promote local musicians and connect them with audiences. Her journey began nearly 25 years ago at CHUO, where she focused on promoting Canadian new releases and highlighting local artists. Over the years, she has hosted various programs, including the long-running Canadian Spaces on CKCU FM, where she showcases a diverse array of Canadian talent. Notably, she also produced and hosted Hop The Fence, a music interview show that provided emerging artists with a platform to discuss their work and connect with listeners. This program played a crucial role in helping many musicians gain confidence and experience in media.
Anne-Marie has also organized impactful events like the FemmeVox concert series, which celebrates female singer-songwriters and promotes gender equity in the arts.
The Spirit of Tony Turner Award, affectionately known as the SofTTie, recognizes individuals who work behind the scenes to support musicians and improve the broader community. Anne-Marie’s commitment to this mission makes her a truly deserving honoree.
Join us in honouring Anne-Marie Brugger at this unforgettable evening filled with music, community, and celebration. Visit https://rasputins.org/turner/ for more information. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable tribute.
-Marissa Guido
As we near the golden 50th anniversary of CKCU FM next year, we want to celebrate familial ties at the station, highlighting the bond between families and community. Over the past month, I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with four families contributing to CKCU. Boba and Mihajlo from Monday’s Encounter, the Asian Sounds quartet, as well as the Hunter and Walker families. Each of the families offer a unique approach in their broadcasting to CKCU’s audiences, be it through cultural and communal awareness, or by shining light on artists and creative minds that make up Ottawa’s music melting pot and other less mainstream scenes.
With a lot of ground to cover, this article will be presented in two parts, the first focusing on the shows that are centered around distinct cultural communities. Monday’s Encounter and Asian Sounds dive into the Serbian and the Indian subcontinent communities. The second part of the article, that will follow shortly, will cover the music-driven shows of the Hunter and Walker families.
Continue readingCKCU-FM is a volunteer-driven community-oriented radio station in Ottawa, Ontario that is about to enter its 50th year of broadcasting. We are seeking an experienced Station Director to oversee the daily operations of our radio station. This position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the management and administration of the station.
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Baljit Nagpal started with radio back in the 80s, where he assisted the host of CKCU’s Indian Morning. After receiving feedback from listeners who requested to play more modern Bollywood songs, he transitioned to his own show. Baljit said that during the 60s-70s when many Indian immigrants arrived to Canada, Bollywood films and its soundtracks were still in their minds. This is how Aap Ki Farmaish was born, which Baljit says means “your choice.” The show has been on CKCU’s airwaves for nearly 42 years.
However, the weekly Tuesday show is also known to connect multiple cultures throughout Ottawa through its selection of world music and guests that Baljit and his team of hosts bring in. The show’s main goal is to cater to the audience, as he puts it.
“I try to play what the audience likes, and [that is what] people appreciate,” Baljit said.
Baljit says that the listenership of his program has expanded over the years and continues to try to do more outreach for South Asian communities in Ottawa who don’t know about it. To do this, he invites prominent figures in Ottawa, such as members of parliament, and local, international artists and community leaders to interview on the show. He even had the chance to interview Mayor Mark Sutcliffe during his candidacy run. According to Baljit, the show’s main goal is to provide the best music for listeners to enjoy, as well as information that will be helpful.
The program has also connected with members from Ottawa’s West Indian and Caribbean communities, and is looking to also feature those from Aboriginal communities.
To continue increasing Aap Ki Farmaish’s listenership, Baljit says the key is the variety of music and voices that represent it. Through the power of music, Aap Ki Farmaish aims to blend these different cultural communities together and inform them of what they need to know in the capital city.
“Music brings us pleasure and releases our suffering.
It can calm us down and pump us up.
It helps us manage pain, sleep better and be more productive.”
– Alex Doman (Author of Healing at the Speed of Sound)
– Audrey Pridham
From NOW until Nov. 29, 2024, CBC will be installing a new master FM antenna on the tower at Camp Fortune. These upgrades to the transmission infrastructure are necessary and long overdue. The work will unfortunately result in some signal strength reductions and service interruptions to all FM and television stations broadcasting from the site, including CKCU.
The CBC has been communicating with staff at CKCU and has assured us that precautions are being taken to limit the frequency and duration of interruptions to our signal. If there is a disruption to the FM signal, you can continue to listen to us online at ckcufm.com.
