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FEATURE INTERVIEW
We bring you an eclectic mix of feature interviews with Canadian authors, artists and musicians.
Master Luthier Denis Cormier
An encore presentation of Marc Montgomery’s visit with a man who makes wood sing. Montreal instrument maker Denis Cormier explains the art of the luthier and the crafting of violins, violas, cellos and basses.
Susie Arioli
Montreal-based musician Susie Arioli’s smooth vocal interpretations of jazz and swing classics of the past have made her a hit around the world. Marc Montgomery talks to the effervescent singer about her career, changes in the music business and her latest album ‘All the Way’.
Ranee Lee and Lucinda Davis
"Intimate Apparel" by Pulitzer-prize winning American playwright Lynn Nottage is currently playing at Montreal's Centaur Theatre. Carmel Kilkenny spoke with the two women at the heart of this production, Lucinda Davis and jazz singer Ranee Lee.
Montreal band 'Magillah' helps spur revival of Klezmer music and the Yiddish language
Magillah lead singer Michelle Heisler and arranger/director Henri Oppenheim share the fascinating history behind Klezmer and Yiddish music, which dates back centuries and is enjoying a revival thanks, in part, to their crowd-pleasing performances.
Alan Hustak, author of Titanic: The Canadian Story
Alan Hustak spoke to Carmel Kilkenny about some of the little-known Canadian stories about the Titanic, like Quigge Baxter, the hockey star, who was trying to bring his sweetheart home to Montreal, or why Samuel Cunard's niece, Hilda Slayter was sharing a cabin in second class. The book reveals almost as much about Canada as it does about the Titanic.
Johnny Reid, the voice of Scottish-Canadian soul
From "Born to Roll" to "Fire it Up" Johnny Reid has been gaining fans all over North America. Before heading out on a cross-Canada tour, he visited The Link to talk about coming to Canada from Scotland at the age of 13, his university days in the Eastern Townships and the life he's living now, in Nashville, Tennessee.
David Myles talks about his new CD 'Into the Sun'
David Myles has been garnering awards for his folk music, but his sound continues to evolve, most recently with the catchy ditty he co-wrote with Canadian hip-hop star, Classified. It's called "Simple Pleasures". David Myles talks to us about his latest release, growing up with opera star Measha Brueggergosman and his upcoming tour of Australia where his songs are on the soundtrack of one of that country's most popular TV shows.
Ruth Rackoff, author of 'When my world was very small. A Memoir of Family, Food, Cancer and My Couch'
Ruth Rackoff shares a very intimate account of her mastectomy and her personal battle with breast cancer in her memoir, "When my world was very small”. From a busy go-getter, the perfect wife and mother lifestyle, to being laid low with a diagnosis of cancer, a mastectomy and chemo; and, the struggle back to self confidence and a feeling of self. Ruth Rakoff describes her roller coaster emotional and physical journey as she dealt with the diagnosis, the mastectomy, and treatment, and struggled not to withdraw from friends and relatives.
The Art of Living According to Joe Beef by
A Cookbook of Sorts, The Art of Living According to Joe Beef, is based on a historical character and a very interesting Montreal restaurant. Joe Beef, the book, offers fabulous photos of food as well as archival photos and stories, and of course fantastic recipes. Marc Montgomery speaks with Joe Beef co-authors and co-owners, Frederic Morin and David MacMillan about their book and their restaurant.
Richard Gwyn, author of the Sir John A. Macdonald biography, Nation Maker
Noted author Richard Gwyn talks to Marc Montgomery about his two volume biography of Sir John A. Macdonald, the man many credit with laying the foundation of the Canada we know today. As Richard Gwyn tells us, Canada’s first prime minister was a fascinating and complex man, an astute political leader, and a drunk.