Carleton artists and musicians work to combat low wages
More than half of Ottawans working in creative professions earn below the local living wage despite having higher education levels than other Ottawa workers,...
Review round-up: Ottawa Fringe Festival is full of wide-ranging talent
WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT
This story contains mention of sexual assault. Those in need of support can call the Ottawa Distress Centre Crisis Line: 613-238-3311 or...
![Queer fans watch indie sensation Leith Ross strum the guitar and sing on July 4, 2024. [Photo by Natasha Baldin/The Charlatan]](https://charlatan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/aBluesfestJuly4-01-218x150.jpg "Review of Bluesfest Day One: ‘Music Box’ of queer wonder opens festival")
Review of Bluesfest Day One: ‘Music Box’ of queer wonder opens festival
Demonstrating the immense benefits of diversifying festival lineups, Bluesfest night one brought queer spunk.
The July 4 artists embraced the rich tools of their respective...
![Jazz singer Norah Jones delivers a soulful performance on stage at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 29, 2024. [Photo by Bianca McKeown/The Charlatan]](https://charlatan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Norah-1-218x150.jpg "Review: Norah Jones serenades Ottawa Jazz Festival with groovy tunes on thunderous day")
Review: Norah Jones serenades Ottawa Jazz Festival with groovy tunes on thunderous day
When it was time for Norah Jones’ anticipated performance at the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the rain almost made it impossible.
Despite heavy thunderstorms and rain...
![Jazz singer Laufey delivers a soulful performance to a packed crowd at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 28, 2024. [Photo by Kyra Vellinga/The Charlatan]](https://charlatan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_2510_720-218x150.jpg "Review: Laufey brings hopeless romanticism to an ecstatic Gen Z Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd")
Review: Laufey brings hopeless romanticism to an ecstatic Gen Z Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd
Confederation Park was flooded with flowy skirts, leg warmers, kitten heels and ribbons ahead of Ottawa Jazz Festival headliner Laufey’s performance. While standing among...
