He was born in the war ravaged African country of Somalia. As a teenager in he survived the mean streets in Toronto. Now K’naan is a global singing sensation, and his song, Wavin’ Flag, is the official song of this summer’s world soccer championship in South Africa. In this News in Review story we’ll go on the road with K’naan, and ask him how his turbulent life has influenced his music and his message.
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Human beings all over the world have been tattooing their bodies for thousands of years. And in Canada these days, tattoos have never been more popular. The once rebel art form has become a trendy fashion statement, and a booming business. In this News in Review story the CBC’s Dan Bjarnason takes a close-up look at tattoo artists and their human canvases. He talks to one artist who pursued his obsession all the way to the jungles of Borneo. And he tries to figure out why so many people these days can’t wait to get needled.
An eclectic and versatile artist, Remy Shand is a composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur. Above all, he is an important success story and role model in the booming Canadian music industry. This story traces his career, his musical roots, and the influence of the genre of soul music on his life and career.
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This profile of one of Canada’s premier artistic institutions examines this world-renowned dance company. The report is also a case study for exploring the role of the arts in Canada and the cultural industry the company represents.
Canadians have always supported and respected the civil safeguards of freedom of the press and the role and responsibility of the media to act as the public’s agent in providing information. As media — in particular television news cameras — became more omnipresent in our society, Canadian media consumers gained access to more information, faster, and in much greater detail. However, the public’s right to know and citizens’ right to privacy are rights that can collide. Balancing these rights and responsibilities is an issue for both news producers and news consumers.
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