Micah Langer

Liana Finck at the Blue Metropolis Festival

Micah Langer — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:01:01 +0000

I ask the artist some questions about one of her works, A Bintel Brief: Love and Longing in Old New York

Liana Finck, based in New York City, is a multifaceted artist who has decided to coax her wild, free, artistic instinct into boxes. She combines wit and wisdom into comics that are poetic, insightful, and dead funny. She studied fine art and graphic design at Cooper Union College, and is a former Fulbright fellow.

Andy Williams on the Black Oral Tradition: The The Culture, Politics and Identity of Hip-Hop pt. 2 of 2

Micah Langer — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:51:25 +0000

Listening to music that speaks

After the success of his first two classes at McGill’s School of Continuing Studies, "The Diaspora of Jazz," and "Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement," acclaimed artist, activist, educator, Andy Williams, came back on t

Andy Williams on the Black Oral Tradition: The The Culture, Politics and Identity of Hip-Hop pt. 1 of 2

Micah Langer — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:47:03 +0000

Listening to music that speaks

After the success of his first two classes at McGill’s School of Continuing Studies, "

Listening Session with Sarah Albu

Micah Langer — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:29:39 +0000

A local Montreal vocalist curates a listening session of some of her favourite music

Sarah Albu is a Montreal singer, voice teacher, and vocal researcher. She came into studio on Tuesday November 4th to curate a listening session for listeners of CKUT's Tuesday Morning After. I asked her some questions about what goes into performing the pieces she chose, and what to listen for in these examples of innovative ways to use the human voice.

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Reflecting on a Season of Organic Farming

Micah Langer — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:36:00 +0000

Carol Fraser gives us a final "Farm Update" for 2014

Carol Fraser, co-host on CKUT's Tuesday Morning After, is a farmer. She spent the summer working on an organic farm just outside of Montreal, reporting in most every week as she drove to work with a "Farm Update" for us. Thanks to these conversations, we learned about what happens on an organic farm, from planting in Spring to harvest in Fall.

McGill Students' ECOLE Project Begins its Pilot Year

Micah Langer — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:20:57 +0000

Three years after the idea was born, ECOLE now has a building to anchor its mission

As described on its website, "The ECOLE project aspires to be a space that facilitates a culture of sustainability at McGill University and its surrounding communities through research, teaching, experimentation, living practices, and collaboration with student and community groups." Three years after this initiative was born through th

Following up on the Marche des peuples pour la terre mere: Camp Line 9, and the 2014 Climate Justice Montreal Communique

Micah Langer — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:02:52 +0000

Lily Schwartzbaum answers some questions about climate justice issues in Montreal and beyond

Lily Schwartzbaum joined the 700km march from Cacouna, QC to Kanehsa:tàke in Summer 2014. She also co-authored a communiqué for Climate Justice Montreal, outlining the group's perspective on the challenges a changing climate poses for Montrealers and people everywhere. She was part of our live broadcast from Pikolo Espresso bar for the 2014 CKUT Fundraiser.

Four women chain themselves to the gates of Suncor oil refinery

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:32:55 +0000

Aaron Lakoff reports on a direct action against Enbridge Line 9

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Andy Williams on The Diaspora of Jazz / Jazz & the Civil Rights Movement

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:11:49 +0000

Riffs on jazz history, and how to teach about it

Artist and educator Andy Williams talks about the sounds he's followed and the sounds that have followed him throughout a very musical life. Williams talks about his thoughts on music and education, with examples from his work in the Montreal school system.

The Night Before #6: All-Night Studying in University part 2 of 2

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:57:48 +0000

A night in the life of a university student.

"The Night Before" is the title for a series of interviews with people who work nights, occasionally airing on CKUT's Tuesday Morning After show.

The Night Before #5: All-Night Studying in University part 1 of 2

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:51:58 +0000

A night in the life of a university student.

"The Night Before" is the title for a series of interviews with people who work nights, occasionally airing on CKUT's Tuesday Morning After show.

The Night Before #4: The Urban Night part 2 of 2

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:44:50 +0000

All about night in the city

"The Night Before" is the title for a series of interviews with people who work nights, occasionally airing on CKUT's Tuesday Morning After show.

Live from the CLAC protest against the Montreal Conference, 10 June 2014

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:31:45 +0000

Interview with a CLAC spokesperson

On June 10th, 2014, CKUT went live from the protest against the International Economic Forum of the Americas (AKA Montreal Conference). The protest was organized by CLAC, and this is an interview with one of their two spokespeople for the day. Originally aired live on The Tuesday Morning After.

The Night Before #4: The Urban Night part 1 of 2

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:28:32 +0000

All about night in the city.

"The Night Before" is the title for a series of interviews with people who work nights, occasionally airing on CKUT's Tuesday Morning After show.

The Night Before #3: Interview with a Midwife part 2 of 2

Micah Langer — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:26:23 +0000

More on working nights as a Midwife, with a focus on labour issues.

"The Night Before" is the title for a series of interviews with people who work nights, occasionally airing on CKUT's Tuesday Morning After show. The intention of the series is to learn about the experiences of people who work nights, the conditions of their labour, and the health-effects of late shift and on-call work. This piece originally aired May 27th, 2014.