Il Divo performs “White Christmas” on Good Morning America.
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE the holidays – there is always something magical about this time of the year. It may not be snowing just yet, but the lights are up, the ice rinks are freezing over, and I am anxiously waiting for Rudolph to make his highly anticipated appearance on my television. And what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to spend a chilly winter’s night with four handsome men and some classic holiday songs? Throw in an orchestra and special guest artists and you have Christmas with Il Divo. CONTINUE READING >
Chantal Kreviazuk (Tuesday): We mentioned Winnipeg-born Chantal last week because she has been selected to write, perform, and record one of the songs for CBC’s Great Canadian Song Quest, but today we mention the songstress because she returns to Massey Hall for a performance as part of her Plain Jane tour. Chantal has a heart that is anything but plain: she and her husband, Raine Maida, have done extensive work for War Child Canada, including participating in this fall’s Busking for Change event. More recently, Chantal recorded a song with other Canadians for compilation album War Child 10 called “People Have the Power.”
Il Divo (Friday): Il Divo takes the stage at Roy Thomson Hall, just after releasing their latest last Tuesday: a CD/DVD set entitled An Evening With Il Divo: Live in Barcelona. This performance in Toronto could well give Barcelonaa run for its money. Who needs romantic Spain anyway, when the sweet sounds of these gentlemen singing live are right here at home? CONTINUE READING >
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