Free City Radio Fundraiser

Sunday, March 17, 2023
Doors 20h

suggested donation $15
(No one turned away for lack of funds)

La Sala Rossa, 4848 St. Laurent, Montreal

Performances by:

Normand Raymond (Solo set) – Singer, songwriter and Métis membre of the renowned Buffalo Hat Singers

Christelle Saint-Julien + Stefan Christoff (Duet)

Jahsun, Copcarbonfire and Stefan Christoff (Trio) with samples drawn from improvisations by Zoë Thomas

Featured Archives

March 4, 2026 2026 Sounds of Resistance

Sounds of Resistance – The War On Iran

A special broadcast by Samaa Elibyari and Amir, featuring Mitchell Plitnick (ReThinking Foreign Policy, Jewish Voice for Peace), Abdallah El-Arian (Georgetown University, Qatar), Yves Engler (Montreal activist), with sounds from Montreal downtown anti-war protest, compiled by Amir.

January 29, 2026 2026 Panacea

Panacea – Asian-Canadian Mental Health PT 2: The Current Picture & Future Needs

In this segment, we continue the conversation with Sage from the previous week. We talk about what the current picture looks like in terms of (lack of) spaces for expression and conversation, (lack of) representation and adaptability in mental and physical healthcare, and (lack of) representation in academia and research. We then look towards the future in terms of what we'd like to see changed and give our listeners calls to action on how to take part in the change we'd like to see.

January 18, 2026 The Magic Roundabout

The Magic Roundabout – ENRIQUE DOMENECH

In his own words, "New and latest releases plus new discoveries from the global underground jazzy scene."

December 16, 2025 The Montreal Sessions

The Montreal Sessions: Wetdogg Takeover

Wetdogg does not want an infinite scroll; she wants an infinite stroll. Listen back to her live set featuring a Roland MC-505, SP404, loop pedal etc etc, at the CKUT studios with a grip of new songs.

December 13, 2025 Funky Revolutions

Afrofrost on Funky Revolutions

Since 1994, host Khalid and guests have invited you to groove & celebrate the history of Africana music - this week, the holiday spirit has infected their funk. Tune in to hear some AFROFROST, alongside interviews with Kwaliti & Kabey Konate.

December 10, 2025 If You Got Ears

Act Against War on If You Got Ears w/ Stefan Christoff

A mix of new music sounds locally and from around the world, including songs from the new album Act Against War, broadcast directly from the CKUT 90.3 FM studios by Stefan Christoff.

December 9, 2025 Soul Perspectives

Soul Perspectives LIVE w/ Kym Dominique-Ferguson

We are joined live by poet, theatre performer, filmmaker, and producer Kym Dominique-Ferguson on this special episode of Soul Perspectives, CKUT's long-running program dedicated to housing critical discussion about local, national and international issues of concern to Montreal’s Black community.

December 8, 2025 World Skip The Beat

Danishfest on World Skip the Beat

Something is in the air in Denmark and we're hear to find out... Tune in to hear your host play some popenhagen, from ML Buch to Smerz to Elias Ronnenfelt to CKUT's very own Ondskyld.

December 2, 2025 Local Journalism Initiative Stories

McGill bans pro-Palestine strikers from campus

McGill banned a handful of students from campus after they took part in classroom disruptions during a week of strikes for Palestine. CKUT speaks to one of the banned students.

November 4, 2025 2025 Utopia's Paradise

Utopia’s Paradise LIVE w/ iPod Baby

Utopia's Paradise goes LIVE for the first time in 5 years with guest host Firuza (aka iPod Baby), bringing you 4 straight hours of deep house, NYC garage, Montreal disco, and underground club music from the 1970s to present day.

October 23, 2025 Palestinian Coverage

Under The Olive Tree w/ Sawssan Kaddoura

Canada’s only radio show dedicated solely to Palestine, Under The Olive Tree covers various news and topics related to Palestine and the Palestine-solidarity movement in Quebec and beyond. On the air since 2006.

October 21, 2025 Montreal Sound Ark

Montreal Sound Ark: 60s/70s Quebec and Beyond

Join host Louis as he deep-dives into rare Cancon gems from the 6os and 70s, donated by radio DJ Jean-Francois Dubois, who started out in Montreal in the 1960s on AM radio stations such as CKLN. The ARCMTL archive centre was contacted by his children a few months after his passing earlier in 2025 offering a donation of a few thousand albums from the vast record collection he left behind. They were very happy to find a Montreal archive centre with a large Quebec music collection that also hosts a radio show, so that these records get played on the airwaves once again.

October 20, 2025 World Skip The Beat

World Skip the Beat w/ Hannah and Devina

Join hosts Hannah and Devina as they bring you all across the globe, covering sounds from Nigeria, Brazil, Japan, and Ethipioa - all infused with some funk and soul energy.

October 15, 2025 Palestinian Coverage Sounds of Resistance

Sounds of Resistance w/ Samaa

An hour of liberatory corporate-free news hosted by Samaa Elibyari with topics ranging from Sudan to eco justice, featuring voices from Tim McSorley of International Civil Liberty, Ehab Lotayef, Duha ElMardi, Rachel Gutman and Adrienne Berchtold

October 15, 2025 All Da Way Live

Tribute to D’Angelo w/ Pro-V

Celebrating the life of prolific and influential artist D'Angelo, Pro-V plays D'Angelo's first two albums Brown Sugar and Voodoo in their entirety.

October 15, 2025 The Montreal Sessions

The Montreal Sessions: DJ silktits Takeover

DJ Silktits is a Montréal-based DJ, radio host and community organizer, who is known for her eclectic digs and ability to work a dance floor. Hear her blend 2 hours of downtempo electronic, house, and deep disco cuts in this takeover of the Montreal Sessions.

October 14, 2025

Rez Rock Radio w/ DJ Hank

Fan-favourite DJ Hank does a deep dive into the archives - ours and his - to bring you another rendition of rare country and rock n' roll music by Native American artists.

October 8, 2025 If You Got Ears

If You Got Ears w/ Benjamin

Dunkelziffer, Roxy Music, Hematic Sunsets, Zinthetyzër, Can, Idid Idid, Revolving Cocks... hear all this and more on this week's If You Got Ears with Benjamin.

October 7, 2025 The Montreal Sessions

The Montreal Sessions: Ausgang Plaza Takeover

Don B and Mr. Touré go b2b in this week's Ausgang Plaza takeover of the Montreal Sessions.

October 3, 2025 The Morning Detour

The Morning Detour: Interview with Nadia Rousseau

This week on The Morning Detour, your hosts Wizzy and Tata interview Nadia Rousseau, Director of the Black History Round Table. In their conversation, they discuss key issues around systemic racism and community engagement in Québec. The Black History Round Table is currently supporting a petition calling for increased investments and the creation of new initiatives to fight racism in Québec. You can find the petition here: https://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-11555/index.html

October 1, 2025 If You Got Ears

If You Got Ears w/ Stefan Christoff

Stefan Christoff selects from all over the map! Hear sounds from Refuge Worldwide in Berlin to Präsens Editionen in Switzerland. With help from Nicolás Jaar, Büşra Kayıkçı, Kaie Kellough, and Ken Okuda.

September 30, 2025 Harmony Express

Harmony Express Live with Kiernan Laveaux, Johnny Zoloft and wetdogg

Sensual bangers for the Monday night heads. Hex P's love for the tunes drips from the airwaves.... she's playing tracks inspired by local dancefloors and late night connections, so pull out the futon and get grooving. This week, Hex P was joined by Johnny Zoloft (NYC), Kiernan Laveaux (PGH), and wetdogg (313/514).

September 10, 2025 2025 All Da Way Live

All Da Way Live – We Are The Medium – Groundbreakers and ADWL live from 4th Space @ Concordia

Narcy and Sundus Abdul Hadi guest co-host a special episode of Groundbreakers / All Da Way Live from 4th Space at Concordia.

September 9, 2025 2025 The Montreal Sessions

The Montreal Sessions – POP Montreal Takeover

POP's Creative Director Dan Seligman hits the studio with a star studded guest list for two hours of classic Montreal September radio.