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    Music News Digest, June 1, 2018
    May 31, 2018
    by Kerry Doole
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    Supercrawl expands for its 10th anniversary, famed photographer Mick Rock holds court, and Grammys head Neil Portnow is on the way out. Also in the news are Manitoba Music, Electric Eclectics, Slocan Ramblers, SummerWorks, Sākihiwē fest, Francois Bourassa, Patrik, Stalone, and David Myles. Videos added for your enjoyment.

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    Portnow said Sunday night that women need to "step up" after only one woman won a major award at the Grammys. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters)
    Samaritan Feature: US Recording Academy Chastened Over Insensitive Remarks
    February 2, 2018
    by Karen Bliss
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    Academy CEO Neil Portnow set off a firestorm with recent comments about women in the industry (or lack thereof) that are deemed out-of-touch. He's now recanted, as Karen Bliss explains.

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