By Kate Marlow
G: You had your daughter on stage playing piano for you. What is being part of a mother-daughter team like? NW: My daughter’s name is Suzy Wilde. She’s been singing backup for me for quite awhile; both of my daughters did when they were younger, but she hasn’t been my piano player before. We did… Continue reading A lil’ bit of Nancy White
By Kate Marlow
The Canadian music circuit can, on occasion, be a small world after all. For Justin Rutledge, attending this year’s Folk Fest was a weird full-circle for him. Rutledge sat down with Gauntlet writer Kate Marlow and explained his past with singer-songwriter-activist Sarah Harmer, his experience at the festival and the new record he has on… Continue reading Serendipity greets Justin Rutledge
By Kate Marlow
Thrice Juno-nominated Sarah Slean has just been crowned superwoman. Well, not quite, but her list of accomplishments for the past 10 years is staggering: she’s released and co-produced six albums and two EPs, published two books of original poetry, established herself as a painter and acted in David Mortin’s award-winning film noir, Black Widow. She’s… Continue reading Sarah Slean is a total recession-ista
By Kate Marlow
G: I understand that you just completed a degree in philosophy and music at the University of Toronto? Sarah Slean: That is correct. G:Congratulations. SS: Thank you so much. G: Why did you choose philosophy? SS: First of all, I started at York in classical piano and I quickly realized that I was not going… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Sarah Slean, the extended interview
By Kate Marlow
The University of Calgary launched a program that enables young women in science and engineering across Alberta to get involved with their field’s future generation last week. Cybermentor.ca is a web-based tool that introduces 11 to 18-year-old girls who have a zeal for science with post-secondary female researchers who have turned that passion into a… Continue reading Young girls connect with science