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Victoria father and son, Adonis Puentes and Jordan Puentes are featured in the first episode of the second season of How I Got Here a show that documents second generation children accompanying their parents back to their country of origin. The second season begins on Heart & Home on Mar. 4. (Courtesy FORTÉ Entertainment/Super Channel)

TV show helps B.C. father, son forge bond in Cuba after 11 years apart

Adonis was 21 when he left Cuba; Jordan was 21 when the pair returned

Victoria father and son, Adonis Puentes and Jordan Puentes are featured in the first episode of the second season of How I Got Here a show that documents second generation children accompanying their parents back to their country of origin. The second season begins on Heart & Home on Mar. 4. (Courtesy FORTÉ Entertainment/Super Channel)
Bob Hallett is pictured in the Orchestra Loft at Stratford Theatre on May 17, 2016. The production is slick, the drums are on point, and the vocals sound great, but there’s something off about “It Could Be Worse” and “Tales of The Atlantic,” two songs generated in less than a minute by a powerful algorithm, said musician and producer Bob THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

AI has come for music. So far, there’s a Great Big Sea between people and algorithms

‘It’s easy to become scared of AI, but all of us are drawn to sincerity in music.’

Bob Hallett is pictured in the Orchestra Loft at Stratford Theatre on May 17, 2016. The production is slick, the drums are on point, and the vocals sound great, but there’s something off about “It Could Be Worse” and “Tales of The Atlantic,” two songs generated in less than a minute by a powerful algorithm, said musician and producer Bob THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
FILE - In this July 10, 2019 file photograph, singer Taylor Swift performs at Amazon Music’s Prime Day concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift-themed market – with concert ticket draw – coming to Fort Langley

The upcoming event promises cover bands and a drag performance

FILE - In this July 10, 2019 file photograph, singer Taylor Swift performs at Amazon Music’s Prime Day concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows director Reinaldo Marcus Green, left, and Lashana Lynch on the set of “Bob Marley: One Love.” (Chiabella James/Paramount Pictures via AP)
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows director Reinaldo Marcus Green, left, and Lashana Lynch on the set of “Bob Marley: One Love.” (Chiabella James/Paramount Pictures via AP)
Fans covering the roof of a London Airport building cheer the Beatles as the group leave London, England on March 13, 1965, to fly to Salzburg, Austria, to continue work on their second film. From left are George Harrison; Paul McCartney; Ringo Starr; his wife, Maureen Starr; Cynthia Lennon, and husband John Lennon. (AP Photo/Victor Boynton)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the legacy of the Beatles?

On Feb. 9, 1964 — 60 years ago — the iconic band first appeared on television in North America

Fans covering the roof of a London Airport building cheer the Beatles as the group leave London, England on March 13, 1965, to fly to Salzburg, Austria, to continue work on their second film. From left are George Harrison; Paul McCartney; Ringo Starr; his wife, Maureen Starr; Cynthia Lennon, and husband John Lennon. (AP Photo/Victor Boynton)
A Grammy award appears on stage at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. Folk singer Allison Russell and rapper Drake head to the Grammy Awards today as two of the leading Canadian contenders. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Chris Pizzello

Allison Russell, Drake and Serban Ghenea lead Canadian Grammy contenders

Also nominated are Toronto band Alvvays and Niagara Falls-born Joel Zimmerman (Deadmau5)

A Grammy award appears on stage at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. Folk singer Allison Russell and rapper Drake head to the Grammy Awards today as two of the leading Canadian contenders. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Chris Pizzello
Taylor Swift arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Golden Globes fashion: Taylor Swift stuns in shimmery green and Margot Robbie goes full Barbie

Taylor Swift stunned in shimmery acid green custom Gucci at the newfangled…

Taylor Swift arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The two-year-old son of Canadian musician David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee is lighting up the internet with his musical talents. (DavidFoster/Instagram)

2-year-old son of B.C.’s David Foster wows with drumming talents in viral video

Young drummer plays alongside a recording of Michael Jackson’s song ‘Rock with You’

The two-year-old son of Canadian musician David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee is lighting up the internet with his musical talents. (DavidFoster/Instagram)
Celine Dion has announced she is cancelling her “Courage” world tour as she continues to receive treatment for a rare neurological disorder. Dion gestures as she performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Sunday, July 31, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Celine Dion has lost control of her muscles due to illness, says her sister

Celine Dion’s sister says the Grammy Award-winning singer is facing further challenges…

Celine Dion has announced she is cancelling her “Courage” world tour as she continues to receive treatment for a rare neurological disorder. Dion gestures as she performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Sunday, July 31, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Lily Gladstone poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in New York. Gladstone has been named one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)

Breaking through: AP names its top 5 breakthrough entertainers of 2023

Gladstone, Rapp, Edebiri, Melton and Bowers are this year’s rising stars

Lily Gladstone poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in New York. Gladstone has been named one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Dec. 31, 2017, in New York. Billboard has posted a list of top seasonal hits since 2010, and Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has been No. 1 for 57 of the 62 weeks it has run, said Gary Trust, chart director. The Luminate data company said the song peaked at 387 million streams in 2019, the song’s 25th anniversary, although last year it had 353 million. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)
Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Dec. 31, 2017, in New York. Billboard has posted a list of top seasonal hits since 2010, and Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has been No. 1 for 57 of the 62 weeks it has run, said Gary Trust, chart director. The Luminate data company said the song peaked at 387 million streams in 2019, the song’s 25th anniversary, although last year it had 353 million. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)
Krystian Watts, a Ballenas Secondary School graduate, recently co-composed the music for the Vancouver Canucks home opener video. (Press photo)

B.C. composer, hockey fan makes music for Vancouver Canucks intro video

A.I.-themed ‘Protocol V: Activated’ will play at start of all Canucks home games

Krystian Watts, a Ballenas Secondary School graduate, recently co-composed the music for the Vancouver Canucks home opener video. (Press photo)
Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)

B.C.-based metal band Spiritbox nominated for a Grammy

Band’s single Jaded was nominated for best metal performance

Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)
Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician’s sartorial splendor in an online auction running through Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)
Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician’s sartorial splendor in an online auction running through Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)
FILE - Yeezy shoes made by Adidas are displayed at Laced Up, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J., on Oct. 25, 2022. Adidas is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the shoemaker seeks to unload the unsold shoes while donating to groups fighting antisemitism. The online sale, to start Wednesday Aug. 2, 2023 through the Confirmed app, Adidas app and adidas.com, follows an earlier batch of sales in May. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye

Adidas said it might have to write off the remaining 300 million…

FILE - Yeezy shoes made by Adidas are displayed at Laced Up, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J., on Oct. 25, 2022. Adidas is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the shoemaker seeks to unload the unsold shoes while donating to groups fighting antisemitism. The online sale, to start Wednesday Aug. 2, 2023 through the Confirmed app, Adidas app and adidas.com, follows an earlier batch of sales in May. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie smiles as she accepts the Hall of Fame award at the Juno Awards ceremony in Hamilton on Sunday, March 26, 1995. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Gardner

‘Duped’: Indigenous musicians upset over Buffy Sainte-Marie ancestry story

Disappointment among many as doubts raised about singer’s Indigenous heritage claims

Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie smiles as she accepts the Hall of Fame award at the Juno Awards ceremony in Hamilton on Sunday, March 26, 1995. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Gardner
‘1989 TAYLOR’S VERSION’ out now. (Photo Source: taylorswift.com)

From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality – it’s time for Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’

Taylor Swift’s reimagined “1989” is here, the album that ushered in the…

‘1989 TAYLOR’S VERSION’ out now. (Photo Source: taylorswift.com)
FILE -The Beatles, foreground from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr on drums perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Feb. 9, 1964. Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release of a “new” Beatles song.“Now And Then,” will be available Thursday, Nov. 2. (AP Photo/File)

The last new Beatles song, ‘Now And Then,’ will be released next week

Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the…

FILE -The Beatles, foreground from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr on drums perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Feb. 9, 1964. Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release of a “new” Beatles song.“Now And Then,” will be available Thursday, Nov. 2. (AP Photo/File)
Jeremy Dutcher is photographed in Toronto on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Jeremy Dutcher worried about getting ‘stuck’ in his archival past before 2nd album

Artist known for recording songs in the language of the Wolastoqiyik people

Jeremy Dutcher is photographed in Toronto on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Frank Ludwig with his Canadian Music Hall of Fame statuette at the piano. (Photo by Frank Ludwig)

Walk of Fame induction invitation invisible for Trooper’s elite

Chemainus’ Ludwig among the rock group’s hit-makers snubbed for Toronto event

Frank Ludwig with his Canadian Music Hall of Fame statuette at the piano. (Photo by Frank Ludwig)