Check out some of our favourite episodes of recent CKUT programming below.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Don B and Mr. Touré go b2b in this week’s Ausgang Plaza takeover of the Montreal Sessions.
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
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.
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).
Narcy and Sundus Abdul Hadi guest co-host a special episode of Groundbreakers / All Da Way Live from 4th Space at Concordia.
POP’s Creative Director Dan Seligman hits the studio with a star studded guest list for two hours of classic Montreal September radio.
Famed historian, author, and archivist Dr. Dorothy Williams speaks with Pat Dillon-Moore and Phil Vassel (Canadian Black Music Archives) about the role music played in the tapestry of Black cultural history in Montreal. Jazz artist Ranee Lee joins by telephone. In collaboration with the Canada Black Music Archives and U of T’s Afrosonic Innovation Lab.
Djeity premieres their first body of work at Mutek titled “Things Are Not What They Seem” as a spectacle within SAT’s Dome that passes through traditions of negro spirituals, live vocals and instrumentation, audio reactive visuals by al11z and a first look at the expansive Djeity universe containing their past, present and future.
CKUT’s local journalist was on the scene at Sunday’s Wild Pride march, where protesters made the link between queer and Palestinian liberation.
Attendees told CKUT about their discontent with corporate Pride, which they say has strayed too far from the festival’s radical roots.
The RISE Reggae Fest crew interviews the legendary dancehall deejay LADY G and chats about the upcoming fest.
Sometimes a record reaches CKUT’s library that’s so good you find a whole new niche of music. From more “traditional” country/western music to fusion to country-disco to some modern tunes… this show explores country music coming from Africa!
For this exceptional rendition of New Shit, we broadcast live from Jeanne-Mance park, playing new songs from Mei Semones, Oklou, Panda Bear, and more – all with our tummies full of watermelon and hot dogs.
Join Malcolm for this special Brian Wilson tribute episode of Free Kick, a unique freeform brunchtime musical journey bringing together a melange of new sounds and old sounds alike.
Join MC the Natural for a new edition of Freeform Air, CKUT’s volunteer-run open format program. Ebbs and flows on the road of life; from DnB to jazz, ambient to hip-hop and every thing in between.
Upstage host Sarah kicks off the Fringe with live interviews featuring playrights, performers, and stage managers from five shows: An Uncomfortable Dinner Party, A Love Unbecoming, Little Star: Born of Desire, Harlem of the North and Mr Potts.
Hear from CKUT’s News Collective as they cover the current state of Montréal’s housing crisis with local organizations HOJO, SLAM-MATU, and RCLALC.