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Ottawa Bluesfest headliner 50 Cent raps and ignites the crowd on July 6, 2024. [Photo by Darren Tran/The Charlatan]

Review of Bluesfest Day Three: Fiery crowds roar on despite rain

If the roiling grey storm clouds in the distance threatened to put a damper on the night, Bluesfest day three attendees were ready for...

Review: Is AI the equivalent to a nuclear-level threat? McKee’s ‘Uncontrollable’ might have the...

“No other living thing in the history of all life on Earth can bake cookies.” Though this seems an odd expression of intelligence, Darren McKee’s...
Noah Cyrus bewitches the River Stage on day two of Ottawa Bluesfest. [Photo by Sadeen Mohsen/The Charlatan]

Review of Bluesfest Day Two: A night of soulful rhythms

An array of cowboy boots and denim flooded LeBreton Flats for a successful second day of performances at Ottawa Bluesfest. Despite the near 30 C...

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]

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...