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Editorial – Wrapping Up

With December half way through, now is probably one of the most stressful times of year across North America. This is the time where everything you forgot to do before Christmas suddenly looms. Having to finish everything before the holidays arrive can make these last weeks pass like a whirlwind and leaves many people feeling… Read more »

Voix du Maghreb

Aux mains qui tournent dans l?air Aux pieds noyés dans le sommeil de la mer Je te sens monter en moi Avec tes mystères qui crèvent les yeux Avec ta terre humide Qui m?a appris le langage de tes oliviers et de tes rades Je porte en toi La main de l?enfant Au trait du… Read more »

Editorial – Hidden Treasures

December is upon us! Like every year, the Voice will go on hiatus for the last week of December, and then return in the new year with the Best of The Voice for 2013. If there are any articles that we’ve run over the past year that you think should get more attention, please let… Read more »

In Conversation – With Matt Zimbel of Manteca, Part II

“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more.” Chris Martin Manteca is a nine-piece Toronto-based jazz ensemble whose music is notable for its buoyant enthusiasm, broad spectrum of influences, smarts, and incredible listening appeal. Monday Night at the Mensa Disco was released in September. It was fan-funded via Indiegogo, fans helped… Read more »

In Conversation – With Matt Zimbel of Manteca, Part I

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Berthold Auerbach Manteca is a nine-piece Toronto-based jazz ensemble whose music is notable for its buoyant enthusiasm, broad spectrum of influences, smarts, and incredible listening appeal. Monday Night at the Mensa Disco, their ninth album, was released in September. Via Indiegogo, fans helped Manteca… Read more »