Five days a week acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define pop culture. Whether he’s ribbing Adele, singing a boyband classic with Simu Liu, or dissecting faith with U2 frontman Bono – Tom brings the same curiosity, respect and meticulous preparation into every conversation. He also has a track record for interviewing artists on the precipice of stardom – like Lizzo and Billie Eilish — who appeared on Q well before hitting the mainstream. Hear your favourite artists as they truly are, every weekday with Tom Power.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 74 days 14 hours 41 minutes
Céline Dion: The singer talks Courage, life after René Angélil and her new outlook
The Canadian music icon sat down with Tom Power in Montreal to talk about her new tour, music and why she’s more courageous now than ever before.
Chilina Kennedy, Hot Chip and more 19/09/2019 [Full episode]
Musical theatre star Chilina Kennedy brings the hit Broadway musical The Band's Visit to the q studio. Singer-songwriter Esthero discusses why she decided to protest low streaming royalties by interrupting her own song on Spotify. Composer Ian Cusson talks about rewriting part of the famous Louis Riel opera and why it's being seen as an act of reparation. English synth-pop band Hot Chip performs a few songs from their latest album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy, live in the q music studio.
Ian Cusson: How the composer rewrote part of the famous Louis Riel opera
Métis composer Ian Cusson has created a new aria for the 1967 opera, Louis Riel, which originally included sacred music from the Nisga'a First Nation without the community's consent.
Hot Chip: The synth-pop band on the importance of pop music in troubled times
English synth-pop band Hot Chip drop by the q music studio to perform a few songs from their latest album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy.
Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean, Hong Chau and more 18/09/2019 [Full episode]
Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean talk about lacing up their skates for the return of Battle of the Blades. Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on a new book to check out: Turbulence by David Szalay. Actor Hong Chau talks about putting a new spin on the Patty Hearst story in her new film American Woman.
Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean: The figure skater and sportscaster lace up for the return of Battle of the Blades
World champion figure skater Kurt Browning and Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean are the head judge and host of the fifth season of Battle of the Blades, which is returning to television after a six-year hiatus.
Hong Chau: The actor puts a new spin on the Patty Hearst story in American Woman
Actor Hong Chau joins Tom Power to discuss her first starring role in a feature film called American Woman, which premiered last week at TIFF.
Haviah Mighty, Sydney Smith and more 17/09/2019 [Full episode]
Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty reflects on winning the $50,000 Polaris Music Prize. Comedians Franco Nguyen and Tim Blair of TallBoyz share how they're bringing a new perspective to sketch comedy. Filmmaker Catherine Gund presents a gateway to the music of trailblazing ranchera singer Chavela Vargas. Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith talks about his latest project, a children's book called Small in the City.
TallBoyz: Tim Blair and Franco Nyugen on bringing a new perspective to sketch comedy
Tim Blair and Franco Nyugen of the four-man sketch comedy troupe TallBoyz join Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about their brand new show on CBC.
Sydney Smith: The Canadian illustrator on his new children's book, Small in the City
Sydney Smith talks about writing and illustrating his latest project, a children's book called Small in the City.