July 11, 2023
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Canadaland Politics
#68 The Musical Voice of the Nation
Meet the lady in the Peace Tower. 
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer
Noor Azrieh
Host/Producer

When Dr. Andrea McCrady first heard the sound of the carillon, she was hooked. Her passion led her to become the first woman Dominion Carillonneur on Parliament Hill where she plays for thousands. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Parliament Hill and the history of this booming instrument. 

Host:  Mattea Roach

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Tony Wang (Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)

Guests: Andrea McCrady

 

Sponsors: Oxio, Douglas, Athletic Greens

 

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