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 5 hours 8 minutes
How much does 2018 Lollapalooza resemble the Lollapalooza of the '90s?
Our music panel discusses how a travelling music festival called Lollapalooza shaped a decade of music in the '90s. They compare that to the stand alone festival that we know now.
After being exiled from Hollywood, Kathy Griffin is ready to make her comeback
Griffin talks about the continuing fallout over her controversial Trump photo and why the harrowing experience still hasn't broken her.
Full episode: Ian Bonhôte, q music panel, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince, Kathy Griffin 03/08/2018
McQueen director Ian Bonhôte sheds some light on the life and legacy of Lee Alexander McQueen. The q music panel discusses whether today's Lollapalooza resembles the Lollapalooza of the '90s. Deejay Dr. Jay de Soca Prince talks about the evolution of soca music. Comedian Kathy Griffin opens up about the continuing fallout over her controversial Trump photo.
The National's Aaron Dessner on launching a new music streaming platform with his brother Bryce and Bon Iver
The National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner teamed up with Justin Vernon, also known as Bon Iver, to launch a new streaming service called PEOPLE - and it's not the only project the brothers have on the go right now.
Inside the work of Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak, two trailblazers of Inuit art
One of the most prominent Inuit artists working today, Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory, introduces us to the work of two trailblazers, Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak. A new exhibition of Ashevak and Pitsiulak's work is on display now at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Why do we call them soap operas?
Professor Robert Thompson gives us the origin story of soap operas.
Full episode: Aaron Dessner, Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory, Sonny Rollins 02/08/2018
The National's Aaron Dessner talks about launching a new music streaming platform with his brother and Bon Iver. Professor Robert Thompson presents an origin story of the soap opera. Mask dancer and visual artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory introduces us to the work of Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak. Living legend Sonny Rollins reflects on his jazz legacy.
'It's a beautiful trip': living legend Sonny Rollins reflects on his jazz legacy
86-year-old jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins can no longer play his sax due to health reasons, but that hasn't stopped his enthusiasm and passion for music.
James Gunn's dismissal from Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is about more than just offensive tweets
Vox culture critic Todd VanderWerff says James Gunn's dismissal from Guardians of the Galaxy reveals a much more nuanced story, involving a campaign from the far-right that attacks critics of Trump.
An essential guide to the music of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Biographer Gayle Wald gives us an introduction to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a guitar-playing, gospel-singing trailblazer who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.