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Diana Ross, Norah Jones Headline TO Jazz Festival

The 33rd annual 10 days in June TD Jazz Festival s headlined by Diana Ross and Norah Jones and also features Emilie-Claire Barlow and Tower of Power.

Diana Ross, Norah Jones Headline TO Jazz Festival

By FYI Staff

The 33rd annual 10 days in June TD Jazz Festival s headlined by Diana Ross and Norah Jones and also features Emilie-Claire Barlow and Tower of Power.


A double bill on June 26 at the Horseshoe features local electric bassist Rich Brown’s Rinsethealgorithm and Ghost-Note, a new project from Snarky Puppy’s percussion duo Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, and Prince bassist MonoNeon. Vocal jazz Grammy winner Cécile McLorin Salvant plays alongside pianist Sullivan Fortner June 27 at Koerner Hall. 

Running June 21 through June 30, the mega-musical extravaganza has now expanded onto the Bloor Street/Yorkville area, extending its footprint. In a new opening-weekend setting, 2019 will feature a surprise legendary band, organizers tease.

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Read the press release with venues and more details here.

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Les Cowboys Fringants Debut ‘Merci ben!’ on the Billboard Canada AC Airplay Chart

The track from the Quebec band enters at No. 30 over a year after its release, picking up steam on the radio airwaves. Ariane Moffatt's “Jouer” also reaches a new peak, marking the second consecutive week with two charting French songs.

French-language music makes its mark on the Canadian charts this week.

Les Cowboys Fringants have made their latest Billboard debut with their song “Merci ben!” which arrives at No. 30 on the Canada AC chart for May 10. The country-folk track finds the band thanking its fans while reminiscing on its beginnings and milestones, from playing small bars to sold-out arenas. The track’s title is Quebec jargon for “Thank you very much!”

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