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Zarah Calvert

Zarah Calvert
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Mariposa Moments: Music, Memories, and Community

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I started the day off with Lance Anderson’s Gospel Tent Revival to get some spirit coursing through me. I took blues piano lessons with...

Sing-Alongs, Storms and Standouts: Mariposa Music Festival Dispatch with Zarah

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I'm officially pooped. Pleasantly pooped. My cup is full, and even though I'm tired, I'm inspired to sit at my piano and write, based...

Friday night at the Mariposa Folk Festival – Zarah’s take

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Wowzers. Off to a fabulous start! I arrived at Tudhope Park, the home of the Mariposa Festival, just before dinner. I can't believe they're celebrating...

Album review – Basia’s Palace – Basia Bulat

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As I prepare to head to Mariposa this coming weekend, I thought I’d get reacquainted with some of the artists and listen to a...

Dispatches from Soulshine day three (Sunday)

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Another fabulous day here in Blackstock, ON. For a festival that is only three years old, these guys have it dialed. I woke up after...

Dispatches from Soulshine day two (Saturday)

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Well, today didn’t disappoint. I arose a bit late due to the late night jam, and instead of my usual yoga or meditation routine, which...

Dispatches from Soulshine day one (Friday)

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I packed up the car (literally....PACKED) with my tent, blow-up mattress (since turning 50 last week, I have officially eschewed thermarests), pillows (yes, plural)...

In conversation with Ashley Gilmore ahead of this weekend’s Soulshine Festival

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I had the pleasure of recently meeting with Ashley Gilmore and chatting with her about her upcoming show at Soulshine. I remember seeing her...

Dispatches from the Hillside Festival day three (Sunday)

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Slept super well after Saturday’s festivities. Too well. I slept in ‘til 8:30am, which didn’t leave a whole lotta time to get to the...

Dispatches from the Hillside Festival day two (Saturday)

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1:17 p.m.:  Wow! What a day! And it’s not even 2 pm. We’re off to a rolling (and muddy) start. Fear not, I’m a child...