JORKE – CHMA Live Session
JORKE is a Canadian-born independent artist, singer, rapper, DJ, and producer. Stemming from a vast set of influences, his music transcends genre barriers, taking inspiration from Hip Hop, RnB, Afrobeats, Gospel and much more. Revered in the Sackville, NB community for his legendary DJ sets, JORKE took the time to stop by the studio to perform his latest single “MURDA” for CHMA.
Joe Hubley sat down with JORKE after the performance, and the microphones got switched on mid-conversation as JORKE reminisced on his time recording and producing in the CHMA studio when he was a student at Mount Allison.
Jean-Michel Blais reflects on his musical journey; latest album ‘aubades’
Since the release of his first album, il (2016), Jean-Michel Blais’ pristine piano playing has been revered by fans and fellow composers alike. Blais is constantly innovating and pushing the barriers of his compositional prowess, and his latest album ‘aubades’ is no exception to this proclivity.
Joe Hubley sat down with the Montréal-based pianist-composer-performer to speak about the process of developing his new collection of pieces, his remarkable musical journey, and much more. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
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Krista Steeves: 6 tips and tricks to better mental health
Krista Steeves (MEd, CCC) stopped by the Morning Show and spoke to host Joe Hubley about the effects that stress has on mental health. The Sackville-based therapist and counsellor shared her 6 tips and tricks to staying mentally healthy during stressful times, whether they be personal (perhaps relationship troubles), or professional (work-related stress, maybe even exam season!)
Krista Steeves is the owner of Steeves Counselling and Consulting, operating out of Sackville, New Brunswick. Krista offers a vast amount of services, such as individual therapy and couple’s therapy. Her practice even extends to services for those struggling with their career/in the workplace. She also has an extensive background working in post-secondary education, with over 25 years of experience working with individuals between 18-25 years old.
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Ariel Posen is making ‘Headway’ in a post-pandemic world
Since his debut album in 2019, Ariel Posen has been solidifying himself as one of Canada’s most poetic singer/songwriters. His album “Headway” from 2021 is certainly no exception. Host of the Morning Show and the Sunday BBQ, Joe Hubley, caught up with Ariel for a conversation on his very busy 2021. From a headlining tour across North America, releasing two albums and an EP, as well as a handful of various collaborations (John Mayer, City and Colour, The Ballroom Thieves, Bahamas, Cory Wong, and more), it’s safe to say that Ariel Posen had a full plate. However, he ate it up and clearly still has an appetite, as 2022 is lining up to be just as colossal of a year for the Winnipeg slide guitarist. Ariel Posen and Joe Hubley cover it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
“It made me realize that performing
isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am.”
~Ariel Posen on being back on stage for the first time since the pandemic.
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