Friday Special Blend
Friday May 29th, 2026 with Susan Johnston. Micah Petti.
Aga Maksimowska on Becalming. Josh Rigo on the Elevator Theatre Company and Once.
In our first hour, we're sharing a piece from CKCU's The Lit Room, where Susan spoke with novelist Aga Maksimowska about her new book, Becalming (Dundurn Press, 2026). If you like what you hear, join us for The Lit Room Wednesdays at 09:30.
In our second hour, Josh Rigo of the Elevator Theatre Company joins us to talk about Once, the company's final Ottawa production prior to relocating to Halifax. Tickets and details are here: https://www.elevatortheatrecompany.ca/tickets
Today's new music includes: Tanya Tagaq, Hannah and Nathan, Broken Social Scene, and others...
Photo by Indra Projects on Unsplash.
| Foxtrot Tanya Tagaq - Saputjiji 
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| Moroccan Dreams feat. Padideh Ahrarnejad Sultans of String -
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| Performing Sunday night at the Ottawa Tennis Club |
Hannah and Nathan - |
| Canadian Folk Music Award winners Hannah Shira Naiman and Nathan Smith deliver pristine harmonies and masterful fiddle and banjo on Love and Labour , a timeless debut duo album rooted in Appalachian tradition. Purchase advance tickets on SHOWPASS HERE ($30 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($35 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm. |
| What Happens Now Broken Social Scene - Remember the Humans
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| Maani PiunguaĊaq - Anirniliit Suli
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| Sunlight (A Good Death) Malia Rogers -
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| June 12 at Red Bird Live -- but sold out!!! |
After - Single
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| Take Me To Beijing Chinese American Bear - Wah |
| Leash of Love The Sugar Cubes - Stick Around For Joy |
| Fit N Full Samia - The Baby |
| Forget It Blood Orange - Coastal Grooves |
| Analogue Folk Bitch Trio - Single |
| Its here Smerz - Single
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Rory Taillon's voice is next level!! Wow.
8:51 AM, May 29th, 2026