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Musical class of 2012, including Keri Latimer, JP Hoe, and Cara Luft . - Winnipeg Free Press

Not much rest for KEN mode after its historic Juno win. - Uptown

The Treble's Acoustic Sessions are the best thing on the internet. - Hot 103

Tom Keenan claymates and tours west. - Soft Signal

Where is Del Barber most likely to be on a Sunday morning? - CBC Music

Royal Canoe talks winter, videos, tour, and more. - Pick-Up Productions

Keith and Renee talk ballet and Leonard Cohen. - RWB

Hillbilly Burlesque hits the BT Winnipeg stage. - Citytv + FREE download

Don Amero tops the charts. - National Aboriginal Music Countdown

JP Hoe begins a new chapter with his latest album, Mannequin. - Uptown

John K. Samson finds inspiration in provincial archives. - CBC Scene

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Prairie Playlist: May 7-11

Another week, another great line-up of Manitoba songs in the Prairie Playlist! Listen to Up To Speed every weekday between 3 and 3:30 p.m. for Ismaila Alfa's pics and hear them all on SCENE On Air  every Saturday at 5 p.m., CBC Radio One. Here are this week's tunes...

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Manitoba Music Industry Courts L.A. Market

There will be plenty of Manitoba music in Los Angeles this month when a local trade mission heads to the hot California music market. Four Manitoba artists and entrepreneurs from several Manitoba-based companies will make their way south to do business with some of the industry’s leading players at a market development event at the Canadian Consul General’s Official Residence on May 29.

Coordinated by Manitoba Music in partnership with Manitoba Film & Music, and featuring a showcase and networking opportunity, the trade mission builds on the success of past events in Los Angeles. The initiative allows Manitoba artists and companies to develop critical business contacts and expand to new markets.

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Hillbilly Burlesque Lands Indie Music Channel Award

Hillbilly Burlesque just picked up a 2012 Indie Music Channel Award for Best Blues Recording for its latest recording, Crazy Life. The awards were handed out at the legendary House of blues in Los Angeles on April 29. The alt.country blues outfit also landed four other nominations, including nods for Best Female Blues Artist for front woman Angel Calnek, Best Song for the title track, Best Blues Band, and Recording of the Year.

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Prairie Playlist: April 30-May 4

The Prairie Playlist had another diverse offering of Manitoba songs this week. Listen to Up To Speed every weekday between 3 and 3:30 p.m. for Ismaila Alfa's pics and hear them all on SCENE On Air  every Saturday at 5 p.m., CBC Radio One. Here are this week's tunes...

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