ETTA JAMES.... and addiction

This is a show that I appeared on, "Saturday Morning Live" hosted by noted music archivist and radio and print personality Norman Otis Richmond, that was originally aired on January 28th, 2012 on CKLN Regent Park Focus online radio. Norman and I discussed the music, life, and addictions that were a part of Etta's life as well as my own struggles with addiction....enjoy!

TOSCA - John Kriter, Canadian Opera Company

This is an interview that I had with John Kriter, tenor with TheCanadian Opera Company, on his role in Giacoma Puccini's "Tosca". The interview was orginally aired on January 25th, 2012 online on my show, THE MIDDLE PASSAGE, CKLN Regent Park Focus....enjoy

THE BLUE DRAGON

This is an interview that I had with dancer/choreographer/actress, Tai Wei Foo, who is currently starring in Robert Lepage's "The Blue Dragon". The play is currently onstage at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre, and runs through February 19th, 2012....enjoy!

CKLN BLACK ADDICTS IN RECOVERY 2011 SHOW!

This is a recording of my annual "Black Addicts in Recovery" show. The show is a panel discussion that features Black men and women recovering/recovered addicts who share there stories in dealing with their addictions. It's a special that is part of Radio CKLN's African Liberation Month (February) programming. There are other specials that will be aired throughout the month and to find out more, please check out the station at www.ckln.fm
Enjoy!

The Ambassadors - We Got Love - Live

The LaRombé Interview

This is an interview with Grammy award winning recording artist LaRombé that I, Victor Bains Marshall), aired on my radio show ("THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", Radio CKLN, Toronto, Ontario), May 26th. It was a fascinating interview in which LaRombé talked about his musical background, influences, and the release of his latest CD, PHILAFORNIA SOUL. The interview also includes five songs from PHILAFORNIA SOUL, which I believe is destined to become one of the classics....enjoy!

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PASSAGE EPISODE# 10

In The Middle Of The Passage Episode# 10

1. LITTLE MILTON "Somebody Done Changed"
2. THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK "Emotions"
3. TOOTS & THE MAYTALS "Get Up Stand Up"
4. YANN TIERSEN "La Valse D'Amelie"
5. TALKING HEADS "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)"
6. BLACK IVORY "You And I (extended version)
7. MUHSINAH "Stay Here"
8. LITTLE DRAGON "Feather"
9. HUDSON MOHAWKE "Rising 5"
(Victor patter)
10. INTERVIEW WITH COLIN GEDDES (TIFF 09)
11. NITIN SAWHNEY ft. IMOGEN HEAP "Bring It Home"
12. UNDERWORLD "Born Slippery"
13. ROBERT GLASPER "Butterfly"
14. SKULT "I Need You"
15. JACOB MILLER "All Night Till Daylight"
(Victor patter)
16. INTERVIEW WITH STEVEN GRAVESTOCK (TIFF 09)
17. THE MARVELLOWS "In The Morning"
18. PRINCE "Gotta Broken Heart Again"
19. MICATONE " Out Of The Game"