Finn the interviewer was visiting CKUT for the week from WYNU in NYC, where they are doing a project on the radical history and future of community radio. They sat down with Gwen in CKUT’s production studio for an hourlong chat about the history of Amandla and what gives community radio such great potential for organizing for a better world.

He was studying at McGill but ultimately spent most of his time playing guitar around the city. The mighty Detroit Metal, the unforgettable Bloody Gashes, with Chloe Lum, Yannick Desranleau and Joel Taylor were both Suhrid’s babies.

He formed Aum Supreme with Dane Mills, the original drummer in the Arcade Fire. Suhrid booked shows, ran festivals and was generally a personality on the Boulevard. He was eventually hired as Fundraising Coordinator at CKUT in 2004. Suhrid was tireless in his devotion to the radio station’s community, the city’s musicians and DIY music in general.

No one was surprised when Suhrid turned up as Su Real, dj/producer and star of India’s Desi Bass scene. Music Coordinator Alex Moskos sat down to talk about it all with his old buddy and colleague Suhrid.

50 Years later we revisit this page in Montreal history through an event called Protest & Pedagogy. Khalid M'Seffar of Funky Revolutions interviews Kaie Kellough, spoken word artist, (& Soul Perspectives alumni) one of the event organizers to discuss the events that shaped this incident.

This piece explores racial tensions, student activism, Montreal Black history through the music of the era, through documentation of the event, personal connection and historic legacy.

In this interview she talks about her passion for the Music Library, the massive toolbox of skills she acquired and some of the more unusual challenges she faced while at CKUT.

In this interview he talks about the passion and commitment to diversity and the democratization of media. He also talks about the profound impact people like Martha Marie Kleinhans, Lisa Vinebaum, Christof Migone and especially hosts of the Homo Show, David Shannon and Donnie Rossiter had on him. He also recollects the infamous and historic turning points in the Queer Community, the death of Joe Rose and the Sex Garage raid, police brutality and community uproar. He went on to work internationally in communications and radio, and now resides in Ottawa.

Also the writing of policy such as the Statement of Principles (which still is the backbone of CKUT today), understanding what Balance of Programming means and convincing CRTC of it. the origins of "Gay Day" (the brutal murder of Joe Rose and subsequent community outcry), amazing CKUT staff and volunteers, and a wild Molson-fuelled first anniversary including an earthquake at midnight that, of course, did not stop the party.

She mentions Christof Migone, Pat Hamou, Ian Pringle, France Chevalier Stewart, Joel Savage and has special fond memories of David Shannon and Don Rossiter. After taking Montreal by storm, Sue moved back to her home coast, Victoria, BC, and now works in podcasting.

He describes what news gathering looked like during this period, receiving communiques in the mail, making cold calls and organizing broadcasts on a bulletin board. A time when people smoked a lot, right in the station, and embraced the misfits. Stuart went on to cover news with Global News, CBS, SKY and is currently residing in Prague working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

All pre-internet, thus writing to labels, researching magazines such as the Village Voice, OP (Option) Sound Choice, The Wire, newsletters and tape trading networks.

He also speaks of picking up the habit of waking up at 3am to make sure that someone is On Air, because if not, he would make his way to the station in the middle of the night - and of conducting all station business (ie Steering, Programming, Committee meetings) in the hallway as there was no room to do so at CKUT. Bryan now lives in Los Angeles with his wife (and ex CKUT programmer Kie Ross Zuraw) and is still finding strange music to vibe to.

In this panel, past Community News Coordinators, Gretchen King, Aaron Lakoff and Courtney Kirkby recount the numerous ways their department covered the prevalent news items of the times. The panel took place at the Anarchist Bookfair in Montreal.

Rev Jackson speaks of his love for gospel music (he grew up with Aretha Franklin). Christopher asks him to contrast today's "State of America" with that of the past. Rev Jackson speaks of the humiliation of racism, the current "tug of war for the soul of America", the dangers of "spending more money on militarism than on human rights leading to morally and spiritually bankrupting the nation".

They discuss importance of globalism - labor, capital, technology and human rights and states in the end it is "character and caring - caring is the key" - not limited to race, gender or religious persuasion.

He collaborated with Julia Loktev on a show called Body Map where they took the island of Montreal and imagined it as a reclining body and got people to call in so they could let them know what part of the body they were situated in. As CKUT Production Coordinator he trained and motivated volunteers to create with sound and open up the possibilities of radio.

We also interview Anna Leventhal about her experience hosting Venus and being the chair of CKUT's Board of Directors.

Pat tells us what it was like growing up in Montreal in the 70s. We discuss race relations at CKUT, money, moving the station from McTavish Street to University street we recount the story of when our turntables got stolen... and play lots of reggae music.

This episode includes an interview with longtime CKUT volunteer Margo Lane, Roots Rock Reggae listeners calling in with their shout outs and greetings, an interview with Joan LaBarbara, freestyling during Off The Hook Radio, an excerpt of the Sun Ra interview and much more.

Interviewed by CKUT's former Arts & Culture Coordinator Tamara Filyavich.

We sat down with Rickey D, host of Sound of Soul since 1988 and hip hop promoter and influencer for 32 years! Rickey was interviewed at Artgang by Malik Shaheed - music by DJ Pro-V. Thanks to Heritage Canada and Arcmtl for their help in making this happen.

Sex Garage was a loft party put on by Nicholas Jenkins. The event was raided by policemen who took off their badges and proceeded to arrest and beat participants. Linda Dawn Hammond took pictures of the raid and managed to get them to the La Presse and the Montreal Gazette. An incredible story of homophobia and fighting back.

The show went on to win many #1 Best Radio Show in the Montreal Mirror/Cult Montreal readers poll and is well known for its infamous Radioeke where Montreal musician came to the station to sing their hearts out and raise funds for CKUT. Below is a bit of oral history - the story of the origins of Venus radio. It is a chat with the founders of Venus which aired for Venus's Sweet 16 in May 2013.

Previous to that, he was the co-host of Victorious and Invincible, and previous to that, a show called In from the Cold.

AT CKUT’s 25th Anniversary event, Vince read a piece about what it was like to be a part of campus community radio when C/C radio was still in diapers.

This is the speech he made for CKUT’s 25th Anniversary at Sala Rossa in Montreal 2013. Adrian had to jump on a bus from Ottawa to make it to the event and unfortunately arrived when the party was “lit” and so was all the participants!

Ever since Adrian left CKUT, the station has been collectively managed by a combination of staff members and volunteers.

She explains how the station became and continues to be the strongest supporter of all types of Black music in Montreal.

Don't forget to tune into Positive Vibes Thursdays 3pm to 5pm and Bhum Bhum Time Sundays at 4pm.

Sheldon explains the irony of his show and why listener input is so significant. He also delves into the shocking and dirty business that is commercial radio.

He walks us through how he ended up at the great 90.3, his various positions, and what he hopes for the future of the station. Rufo also expresses the importance of new volunteers at the station on how they keep him and radio fresh and young.

This decision upset much of the KISS Army. This fan mail is the basis for the text. It is performed by Tia Ouimet, Louisa Sage, Detroit Burns and Fortner Anderson as the voice of God. It aired on If You Got Ears and is intro’ed by Alex Moskos.

We opened up the doors of the studio to the public (hence the chatter in the background) and also conducted a pretty wacky Sun Ra / CKUT style of official ceremony. Khalid M'Seffar, host of Funky Revolutions is conducting the interview and he is speaking to Marshal Allen, Michael Ray and Ray Scott.

Artists mentioned - Mizery, MEtaphor (Meta-4?) At Random, Shades of Culture, LE, Wiser, Chuck Ice (the 50 cent of Montreal) OverProof, C4 San Pression, Damian from Zoobone .

DJ sets by DJ KAne - (DMC competitor) and Similak.

Take a listen to what our radio promos sounded like in 1997. Produced by Prym Tyme and Louise Burns.

The Ellen Degeneres Coming Out episode was screened on big screens - also comedians and CKUT djs!!!

The piece was produced by Prime Time, CKUT Production Coordinator circa 1996 - 2003.It features the voices of John Braithwaite, Rawls , Gordon Kreiger, Mikey Don, Khalid M'Seffar, Margo Lane, Howard 'Stretch' Carr, Detroit Burns, Richard Iton and more.

The next time he came to CKUT (prior to a concert at the Medley in 95(?) one of our programmers, Dave Austin, brought their class to the station so the studio was filled with enthusiastic pre-teens. Buju came out of a car wearing roller blades and rolled into the studios - much to the shrieking delight of everyone. This interview happening on Butcher T's Noon Time Cuts. We left in a few ads at the end for extra flavour.

The band explains their on-going struggle to have people critique them for being an all female band rather than their lyrics or music.

This was a promo that aired on CKUT for an event to launch his book "Diary of A Trademark" at the Stornoway Gallery in Montreal 1994 The other voice is that of DJ Mike Williams.

Roots Rock Reggae is still on the air today - same time slot, Monday morning (Sunday overnight) from 1am - 4am. And they still get a lot of callers and offer relationship advice, gossip, and lots of reggae music. Check them out!

The classic Mackay interview ends with a critique on the music reviewers and explains his emotional response to the "lazy" journalism music writers seem to indulge in.

Although the band had used several U2 "cover" slips throughout the album, the main objection arose from the album's cover art which Island Records claimed was deceiving fans of U2 - the band.

Holser explains the magazine, Fair Use: The Story of the Letter U and the Numeral 2, which gave full transcripts, letters, and official documents concerning the lawsuit. He also exposes SST Records, the records label which they had used to release U2, and the manner in which profit is made by record companies in general.

This episode features recordings of the foundational dub poets of the late 70s and early 80s as well as interviews with Oku Onoura, Jean Binta Breeze and rapso poet Brother Resistance.

She confesses to missing practice for thinking the band was a joke. While still in art school, Stein naively talks about the band’s future plans for the following summer. Hosted by Penny Patterson on CUTS.

An entire show dedicated to the multitalented artist Lydia Lunch. Best known for singing in Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, Lunch moved from music to spoken word and even writing, directing, and staring in a number of films.

Also listen for some other whacky promos for paying your pledge, one recognizable voice is Puelo Dier (host of Schmoozing & Queer Corps and CKUT sales Rep) and they were probably produced by the sonic scientist Christof Migone (Production Coordinator at the time).

WARNING: featuring some delicious sonic gems from X-Ray Spex + spreading love for thrash, punk & hardcore

They also explain the reason for writing their song "Everglade," which at the time had yet to be released. Obviously they also talk mosh pits, pit decorum, feminist zines and all that good stuff.

He explains the formation and reason for establishing the Peace Keeping Force. He concludes with what be believes the government should do in order to not give but to actually acknowledge the Mohawks’ autonomy.

Interview conducted by then-CKUT news programmer David Blair on Off The Hour, CKUT's daily news program. David is now a business reporter with the CBC.

Listening to how La Barbara describes her performance pieces explains what type of artist she truly is; she is able to compose music and vocals while incorporating costumes, movement, and lighting arrangements in order to tell creation myths from various cultures. WARNING: Her live performance will leave you making some strange noises.

The resistance expanded to Akwesasne and Kahnawake and then across the country, which lasted throughout the summer. The confrontation with Canada’s Armed Forces and Sûrté du Québec were at times violent. CKUT programmers were embedded behind the barricades and provided regular reports.

This piece is a montage of reports made from behind the barricades by Lisa Vinebaum.

The women also talk about how they react to those people who insult them for being women playing music. Find out where the band would like their next shows to be!

Their life on tour is one that amuses them - everything from the hotel rooms to the limousines! They also explain how money has become the drive for the band. Listen to find out more what they truly mean.

Elliot Sharp a central figure in the New York Avant-Garde and experimental music scene, was also in Montreal for a separate performance.

Bryan Zuraw, CKUT's Music Coordinator at the time, and CKUT Programmer, Julia Loktev (host of Curiouser and Curiousear) had the brilliant idea of asking them to perform live from our CKUT studios.

CKUT studios, at this time were located in the basement of the Shatner Building of McGill University.

They had never met each other before and come from opposite musical worlds - it's going to be great right?

In true Public Enemy form, he finishes off by explaining White supremacy, Black Power and how the two affect the group’s lyrical structures.

Flipped out Phil moved out of Montreal but continued his much loved radio show online. You can check in out here http://www.flippedoutphil.com/