The Calgary Jazz Orchestra's 2013/14 concert season promises diversity and fun with music from Super Mario Bros to Duke Ellington and from Frank Sinatra to iconic sci-fi themes.

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 18, 2013

Music, Interviews, Recreation

Anything Goes at the 2013 Calgary Omatsuri

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 18, 2013

Music, Interviews, Recreation

The final performance at the Calgary Japanese Festival was by the band Anything Goes. The group plays rock, pop and indie. I had a chance to chat with them after the Calgary Japanese Festival.

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 14, 2013

Music, Interviews, Recreation

Catching up with the Koto at the 2013 Calgary Omatsuri

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 14, 2013

Music, Interviews, Recreation

The koto is a large stringed instrument from Japan (via China). Learn more about the koto in the clip and my interview with Mizue Asai-Kaufmann and Kaori Akiyama at the Calgary Japanese Festival.