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Shades of Classics Secret Garden Sarah Brightman

(The background music is Adagio and is courtesy of Secret Garden)

NOTES and INFORMATION REST IN PEACE SUSAN JACKS
I am saddened by the recent passing of Susan Jacks, one of the finest Canadian singers ever. She had the most beautiful voice, and sang with such passion and emotion! I have many fond memories of her music, both solo and with the Poppy Family. I am honoured to have had the pleasure of interviewing Susan a few years ago on Shades of Classics when she released the Christmas song "Mary Did You Know?".
May you rest in peace Susan. You will remain in our memories, and your music will live on forever.
Susan Jacks

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NEW ALBUM RECOMMENDATIONS

Pilgrimage - Meg Bowles (Independent)

Redeeming Love Soundtrack - Brian Tyler & Breton Vivian (Milan Records)

Oracle of Delphi - Rusty Crutcher (Independent)

Positano Songs - Will Ackerman (Independent)

Longings - Randal Meek (Independent)

( * indicates Canadian artist(s) )

Shades of Classics Top 20 Albums for April 2022

(As reported to the Zone Music Reporter)

REVIEWS

My Review of Secret Garden's album Sacred Night - The Christmas Album

My Review of Sora's album Ghostlines

MY FEATURE ARTICLES

A Canadian Classical Master - Composer MICHAEL CONWAY BAKER

Classical Music Ambassador - WSO Music Director ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE

Meeting a Musical Genius - Canadian composer MICHAEL CONWAY BAKER

Another Special Moment - John meets and greets Fionnuala and Rolf of SECRET GARDEN

My E-interview with Hilliard Ensemble tenor STEVEN HARROLD

Pilgrim Pianist - Local pianist JANA TING

Lady Sings the Blues - Local singer MAGGI MAY ROBINSON

Survival and Relevancy - The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Diva Divine - Local soprano JULIE BIGGS

A Night to Remember - A private concert with local singer/songwriter STEVE BELL

A Special Moment - John meets and greets the amazing SARAH BRIGHTMAN

My E-interview with Minneapolis pianist/composer REBECCA KRAGNES

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