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Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 41
Originated in the late ’60s, revived a decade later, and peaked in the 1980s, New Wave took a backseat after that, but only in a commercial perspective–and that seems natural. But the sound of
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Growing Filipino community in Steinbach joins Summer in the City fest
During the Summer in the City festival held on June 16-18, 2023, in Steinbach, Manitoba, the South Eastman Filipino Association (SEMFA) actively participated and made a significant impact. The president of SEMFA, Greg Carlos,
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Paris: Exploring The Louvre
Gem & Lita at Musee du Louvre, Paris Visiting the French capital Paris must include exploring Musee du Louvre, aka The Louvre, the largest art museum in the world. It is also reputed to
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Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 40
Hundreds or, maybe, even thousands of bands and artists have contributed to the archives of what has become known as the broad sonic spectrum of New Wave, in all its guises and subgenres. This
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A Grand Celebration of Filipino Independence Lights up Victoria Inn with Color, Music, and Unity
An unforgettable night of culture, music, fashion and the spirit of camaraderie marked the recent celebration of the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba. Held at the
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Multicultural Music and Arts Gathering caps off Philippine Heritage Month
The Multicultural Music and Arts Gathering, organized by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba, Inc. and Manitoba Arts, Culture and Sports in Community, provided a conclusion to the Philippine Heritage Month last June 30.
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Second FCNC Leadership Convention and Gala
In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, the Filipino Canadian National Congress (FCNC) recently held its 2nd Leadership Convention and Gala on June 3, 2023, at Halifax Tower Hotel and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova
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Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 38
Another set of albums by solo endeavourers this is! Interesting how most of these artists had managed to carve respective starry niches of their own despite the stellar status of the bands they were
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Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 37
This set consists of albums by offshoots of high-profile pioneers associated with the genre. Arcadia and The Power Station were almost the two separate halves of Duran Duran–Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor
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A Night for a Cause: Empowering Future Engineers in Manitoba
Past scholars of the Mance Scholarships “A Night for a Cause” was a remarkable fundraising event held on May 26, 2023, at the Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba. The event, organized by the MARIO T
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