Curtis Seufert
Articles by Curtis Seufert

Identities celebrated
January 24 2022 CulturekhattieQ, Alexandra Lainfiesta, Jackson Wai Chung Tse, and Baraka Rahmani. | Photo by Kaayla Whachell
The frank theatre and The Cultch present Be-Longing, a production that blends film, …

When classical rigour meets improvisation
October 25 2021 CultureFor Peggy Lee, it’s been an amazing experience living, working, and composing in Vancouver. | Photo courtesy of Rita Taylor
Cellist and composer Peggy Lee will be featured in two upcoming …

A mix of history and intercultural compositions
September 20 2021 CultureTzimmes band members capture the many sounds of Jewish music. | Photo courtesy of Moshe Denburg
Released on September 10 by Moshe Denburg’s band, Tzimmes, The Road Never Travelled is their …

Loneliness in the age of internet connection
August 16 2021 Cover StoryPhoto by Gabriel Porras
A recent study, co-authored by University of British Columbia (UBC) professor Yue Qian and Lancaster University lecturer Yang Hu, has revealed the importance of …

The Pat Chessell Band - An eclectic mix of Celtic Maritime tunes
July 5 2021 CultureThe Pat Chessell Band mixes tradition with innovation. | Photo courtesy of Pat Chessell
The Pat Chessell Band brings its blend of Celtic and Maritime music to the Glades Gardens in South Surrey …

Jazz performances for every mood
June 21 2021 Cover StoryCoastal Jazz
Photo courtesy of Coastal Jazz
After cancelling their festival in 2020 due to the pandemic, Coastal Jazz returns to present the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival from June …

DJ O Show: pushing boundaries and subverting expectations, DJ style
June 7 2021 CultureOrene Askew, known professionally as DJ O Show, is an Afro-Indigenous two-spirit DJ from North Vancouver’s Squamish Nation Reserves. As she wraps up her four-year term on said Nation’s band …

Youth employment, youth empowerment
May 24 2021 Cover StoryPhoto by Tim Gouw
COVID-19 has left its mark on British Columbia (B.C.)’s economy and workforce and shone a light on long-standing socio-economic issues and anxieties in need of addressing. One…

The invisible workers of the gig economy
May 10 2021 CulturePhoto by Shannon Walsh
The economic mammoth that is the global gig economy is the subject of director and UBC film professor Shannon Walsh’s film The Gig is Up. From the experiences of …

Festival du Bois - Sirène et Matelot’s Acadian roots run deep
April 26 2021 CultureLennie Gallant and Patricia Richard tap deep into their Acadian roots, as their music balances a sincere concern for global and environmental issues with the spirit of modern upbeat Acadian …