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Beats & Eats playlist for 06/25/2026
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This week host Necole shares an interview that she recorded with Lincoln, founder of Fade to Black Entertainment Society and  Artistic Director of Black Music Month Vancouver 2026.

 

Black Music Month Vancouver 2026 

Friday June 26 tickets - https://bmmv26.eventive.org/schedule/69eabe4d2e1b022fc7fa9a76

Saturday June 27 tickets - https://bmmv26.eventive.org/schedule/69fe2636abb28bf225274f32

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fadetoblackentertainment/

 

If you send an email to fadetoblackproduction@gmail.com and say that you heard about Black Music Month Vancouver 2026, on Beats & Eats with your host Necole, you can $10 off your ticket 

 

Later in the show, Necole plays some tracks from artists that she saw at Sled Island Music & Arts Festival in Calgary and dope beats she stumbled on in the CJSF digital library.

 

 

 

Tracklist:

  • Calvin Fallo "Everybody Wanna Be in Love" - Everybody Wanna Be In Love
  • Sargeant & Comrade "Straight to the Moon (MoGravy Mix featuring Flytrap)" - Lo Fi Future
  • Kinde "Patient" - Letters in Love
  • Junia-T "Ooowee (featuring Elijah Dax)" - Studio Monk
  • Tea Fannie (featuring Junia-T and Only1KNG) "BBBO" - It's All Love
  • Bkay Won "Drink to This" - Blue Dreams
  • Ario Parks "2SIDED" - Ambiguous Desire
  • Holly Cook "Night Dub" - Shy Girl in Dub!
  • Sam Henshaw "Hair Down" - It Could Be Worse
  • Virgin Prudes "Eat the Beat" - Deejay Dreams
  • Posted on: 25 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 06/18/2026
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The SFU Student Services is celebrating Juneteenth and on Thursday June 18th, there is a Community Kitchen happening where you’ll explore, taste and celebrate rich flavours and stories that define African and Caribbean cuisine. 

 

There will be delicious food, (featuring fresh produce from Embark Learning Gardens) and you’ll learn the history and traditions that shape the incredible culinary heritage of African American cuisine.

 

Date: Thursday, June 18

Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: SUB Community Kitchen (SUB 2125)

RSVP link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/PMJV5G9 

 

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, June 19 at Moody Park.

This is a free, all-ages celebration featuring live music and cultural performances, storytelling, physical activities, arts and crafts, Indigenous vendors, and delicious food from local food trucks.

 

Special performance by Juno Award-winning artist Fawn Wood at 12:05 pm, along with teachings and performances from Indigenous artists, dancers, drummers, and knowledge keepers throughout the day.

 

Friday, June 19

Opening remarks and protocol: 9:30 am

Main event begins: 10:00 am

$ Free admission

Learn more: newwestcity.ca/nipd

 

Host Necole is heading off to the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival in Calgary for the weekend to check out some artists. 

 

Her first set showcases music from artists that she'll be checking out:

Ice tha One

Dijab SB 

Halfcut & Cole The God

Morgan Greenwood 

Tea Fannie (and more!)

 

Later in the show, Necole plays some music that she recently descovered on the CJSF digital music library

 

Tracklist:

  • Ice tha One "Halfway" - MONSTAR (Deluxe)
  • Dijab SB "Uh huh" - Uh huh
  • Halfcut & Cole The God "Thunder Rumble" - The Relentless Two
  • Morgan Greenwood "Good" - Winter
  • Tea Fannie (feat Ice tha One) "Flights" - It's All Love
  • Dubmatix feat Duane Stephenson "Reign Over Me" - ReWired
  • Dubmatix feat Lasai "Love" - ReWired
  • Dubmatix "Wake Up Riddim" - The Dub Sessions, Vol. 1
  • Dubmatix "Twist & Ska" - The Ska Sessions Volume One
  • Dubmatix "Sratch’s Dub" - The Dub Sessions, Vol. 1
  • Lank "Dusk" - Spirits Pt 1
  • Lank "Rebound" - Spirits Pt 1
  • Witches "Words are Spells" - Words Are Spells, Thoughts Are Magic
  • Eat the Beat "Virgin Prunes" - Deejays Dream
  • Posted on: 18 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 06/11/2026
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This week, host Necole shares an interview that she did with Calgary artist, BITWASHERE and plays a bunch of tracks off their album "Somewhere the Stars Align"


Here's how you can connect with BITWASHERE:

Bandcamp - https://bitwashere.bandcamp.com/album/somewhere-the-stars-align
Instagram - https://instagram.com/bitwashere

Later in the show Necole gives a shoutout to PIVA Modern Italian Restaurant for a delicious birthday meal. Their Wild Mushroom pizza is highly recommended. 
https://pivarestaurant.ca/#menus

 

 

Tracklist:

  • BITWASHERE "!I'm Sorry Woman!" - Somewhere the Stars Align
  • BITWASHERE "Someday It Will Work Out With Adoption" - Somewhere the Stars Align
  • BITWASHERE "Addiction Returns, Zyn Monster Machine Cruncher" - Somewhere the Stars Align
  • BITWASHERE "I Forgot:(" - Somewhere the Stars Align
  • BITWASHERE "Effects of Drugs & Memory Loss That Comes Along With It" - Somewhere the Stars Align
  • Bad Colours "Heartache + U" - Always With You
  • Bad Colours "You Don't Know" - Always With You
  • Bad Colours "Always With You" - Always With You
  • Bad Colours "Flow" - Always With You
  • Bad Colours "Come Closer" - Always With You
  • Posted on: 11 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 06/04/2026
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On today's show, host Necole shares a chat she had with Simon Order aka Liminal Drifter to chat about his latests album "Cowboy Pilgrim".

Here's how to connect:

Bandcamp - https://liminaldrifter.bandcamp.com/album/cowboy-pilgrim

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kjdjH7e06krhhYTT6W4S_y-mhW...

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LiminalDrifter/membership

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liminaldrifter1/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/liminaldrifter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_con...

And  to close out the show,  Jake Gradowski host of The Arts Show on CJSF 90.1FM (Thursdays at 5pm) stops by to for some food talk.

Tracklist:

  • Liminal Drifter "Roll the Dice" - Cowboy Pilgrim
  • Liminal Drifter "Cowboy Pilgrim" - Cowboy Pilgrim
  • Liminal Drifter "Aquatic Whisper" - Cowboy Pilgrim
  • Virgin Prunes "Eat the Beat" - Deejays Dream
  • Posted on: 4 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 05/28/2026
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This week host Necole shares some audio of a soca set that she heard when hanging out at Moody Park on Sunday May 24th.  The St. Vincent & the Grenadines community was hosting a Lime & BBQ and it was a vibe.

Later in the show, SFU student journalist Kenya Chuyko stopped by to chat about the delicious food she enjoyed on her trip to Spain.

If you are in the Lower Mainland and want to check out a restaurant specializing in Spanish cuisine, I highly recommend checking out Bodega on Main for authentic Spanish tapas dishes - https://www.bodegaonmain.ca

  • Posted on: 4 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 05/21/2026
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This week it's all about jerk chicken and dope beats ending with Necole's latest fave track "Step Lightly" by Shabaka 

 

 

 

 

  • Posted on: 4 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 05/14/2026
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This week host Necole puts her personal playlist on shuffle and plays a selection of her favourite tunes.

Tracklist:

  • Destra "I Dare You" - Soca or Die
  • Beres Hammond "She Loves Me Now" - She Loves Me Now
  • TOK "Guardian Angel" - Riddim Driven: Guardian Angel
  • Egypt "In the Morning (Let Your Love Come In)" - In the Morning (Let Your Love Come In)
  • Firewall DML "Yawa" - Adedamola
  • Kes "Radar" - 4th Quarter Riddim - EP
  • U-Roy featuring Ziggy Marley "Trenchtown Rock" - Solid Gold U-Roy
  • Nadia Batson "Rollin" - Coconut Girl
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers "One Drop" - Survival
  • Don Carlos "Mr. Sun" - Mr. Sun
  • Miguel Maestre "Distance" - Distance
  • Maya Randle "Notice" - Notice
  • DJ Lux and DJ Guti BPM "A Collision of 2 Worlds 2.0" - The Pride
  • Citizen Sthee, King Deetoy "All You Need (Groove Mix)" - Undistructed
 
 

 

  • Posted on: 4 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 05/07/2026
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It's Listener Appreciation Week!

Host Necole kicks off the show with a shoutout to a listener who sent a lovely message text to 778-782-2573. If you’re listening and want to send a text for a shoutout during the show…send it to 778-782-2573!

Today's music set is all about the song Baltimore. She heard Nina Simone's version at an Audio 101 workshop she went to last Sunday at Space Lab, 638 East Hastings Street - https://ilovespacelab.com which inspired her first set with versions from Nina Simone and The Tamlins

The next Space Lab "Audio 101 workshop for Women is on Sunday May 10th from 5pm - 6pm. Here's the link to register - https://spacelab.tickit.ca

This week Necole has a few guests join her live in-studio First Necole chats with Stacey Duffy, Lead of Brand Engagement at All Nations to discuss her journey in the cannabis space and how to connect a brand with consumers (19+) in a highly regulated industry.

Connect with Stacey on instagram @staceduffy

Cast members of The Vagina Monologues also stopped by to chat! Briken Productions presents a return of "The Vagina Monologues" at the Waterfront Theatre, (1412 Cartwright Street) on Granville Island, Vancouver, on May 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This live theatre performance features stories in both English and Spanish, giving you an impactful and emotional experience.

Tickets are still available for purchase! Here's the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-vagina-monologues-live-theatre-performan...

Tracklist:

  • Randy Newman "Baltimore" - Little Criminals
  • Nina Simone "Baltimore" - Baltimore
  • The Tamlins "Baltimore" - Sly & Robbie Taxi Collectors Series
  • Lee Ritenour "Baltimore" - This is Love
  • Jazmine Sullivan "Baltimore" - Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone

 

  • Posted on: 4 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 04/30/2026
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This week host Necole plays a bunch of songs that she discovered in the CJSF digital library this week.

For food talk, Necole shares the ingredients for a delicious summer salad that her daughter-in-law made. Check out beatsandeatsbc on instagram for the photo.

Did you know that you could send Necole a  text when she's on air?  Here’s the number 778-782-2573

Tracklist:

  • BITWASHERE "!I’m sorry Women!" - Somewhere the Star Aligns
  • I. Jordan "East Coast Line" - Free Falling
  • Ghostface Killah "Rap Kingpin (Clean)" - Supreme Clientele 2 (CLEAN)
  • Ana Tijoux "Apagon" - 97
  • De La Soul "Sunny Storms (Clean)" - Cabin In The Sky [CLEAN]
  • Mob Deep "Taj Mahal (Clean)" - Infinite (CLEAN)
  • Hector Plimmer "Fight or Flight Featuring Alexa Harley" - Infinity Mirrors
  • Madison McFerrin "Fighting for our love" - Scorpio
  • Salute "Heaven in your arms featuring Jessie Ware" - TRUE MAGIC, DELUXE
  • Paolo Baldini "I & I Dub" - Mañana Dub
  • Goldkimono "Wynona" - This One’s On The House
  • Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon "So You Really Don’t Miss Me (Featuring Wild Recluse)" - As Of Now
  • Arc De Soleil "Midnight in Saqqara" - Lumin Rain
  • Virgin Prunes "eat the beat" - Deejays Dream
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  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 04/23/2026
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Today on Beats & Eats, Necole shares a few interviews she recorded recently and she shares some dope tracks.

 

Joshua Beamish  chats about his company Ballet Vancouver and about “After the Rain & Other Works" taking place at Vancouver Playhouse from April 23 - 25 

Head to www.balletvancouver.com for Tickets & Info

 

Francis Arevalo chats about his upcoming album release this summer and journey as an emcee and story teller. He also talks about food and shares his favourite meal at Pho Goodness on Main Street - https://www.phogoodness.com/

He recommends that you order the #25 with lemon grass chicken and to add pho satay on top

Then our resident CJSF journalist, Danny Nesvaderani stops by to chat about a stuffed fish recipe that he made recently. For full recipe, send your request to beatsandeatsbc@gmail.com

Tracklist

 
  • Phylipe Nunes Araujo "Ziz" - Phylipe Nunes Araujo
  • Ikonika "Your Vibe" - SAD
  • Mad "Song for You" - Mydnight
  • Francis Arevalo "Waterboy" - Francis Arevalo
  • Francis Arevalo "Gardens" - Francis Arevalo

 

  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 04/16/2026
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This week host Necole shares two interviews that she recorded recently. 

First you'll hear her conversation with Amanda Goodman Lee co-founder of Honey Bee Zen & Swan Valley Honey. 

Here's how you can connect with Amanda!

info@honeybeezen.com

https://honeybeezen.com

@honeybeezen on Instagram 

 

In the second half of the show, Necole chats with poet Marlo Browne. Here's how you can connect!

On instagram  - @theyoungandgifted24 

Email at marlobrowne.22@gmail.com

 

Link to one of his fave restaurants in Langley - 

Ban Chok Dee -  https://banchokdee.com/

Tracklist

  • Beres Hammond "Groovy Little Thing" - Groovy Little Thing
  • Beres Hammond "They Gonna Talk" - They Gonna Talk
  • Tony Curtis "Jah I Thank You" - Jah I Thank You
  • Half Pint "Just Be Good to Me" - Just Be Good to Me
  • Frankie Paul "Pass The Tu-Sheng Peng" - Pass The Tu-Sheng Peng
  • Morgan Heritage "Down by the River" - Down by the River
  • Freddie Mcgregor "I See It In You" - I See It In You

 

 
  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 03/26/2026
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This week, host Necole is joined by Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy Booch Kombucha for a Kombucha taste testing and chat about her brand. 

You can connect with Hoochy Booch Kombucha on Instagram - @hoochybooch or visit their website at hoochybooch.com

Later in the show, Necole shares an interview that she recorded recently with the lead vocalist Sanjay Seran  from local band called Dehli to Dublin.  Delhi 2 Dublin will be performing at Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre on Saturday March 28th. The address is 13750 88 Ave in Surrey, BC and the show starts at 7pm. 

Here's a link to get tickets:

https://purchase.surrey.ca/ChooseSeats/2666

And here's how you can stay in touch with Dehli 2 Dublin:

https://delhi2dublin.com

Tracklist

 

  • Jahmali "Made For a Woman" - Pleasant Place
  • Dehli 2 Dublin "California" - We're All Desi
  • Dehli 2 Dublin "Smooth Operator" - Smooth Operator
  • Dehli 2 Dublin "TombiWow" - We're All Desi
  • Junior Delgado "Ready When You Are" - Stranger
  • Election "The Freedom Singers" - Boss Reggae Sounds/Reggae Popcorn
  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 03/19/2026
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This week host Necole shares an easy (and customizable) smoothie recipe to brighten the gray and rainy days we've been having.

Later in the show Sargeant X Comrade stop by to chat about their show in Vancouver tonight (March 19th) at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander Street, underground).  The show starts at 7:00pm. 

We also chatted about their latest album Power Volume 1

Connect with Sargeant X Comrade by visiting their website at  sargeantxcomrade.com

Tracklist

    • Sargeant X Comrade "Straight To the Moon (Mo Gravy Mix) (Feat. FLYTRAP)" - Lo Fi Future
    • Sargeant X Comrade "Escape the Matrix (Part 1 - featuring Prevail)" - Lo Fi Future
    • Sargeant X Comrade "Love Someone" - Lo Fi Future
    • Sargeant X Comrade "Power" - Power Volume 1
    • Sargeant X Comrade "Kick it With You (Papers)" - Power Volume 1
    • Sargeant X Comrade "Distant Lands" - Power Volume 1
    • Sargeant X Comrade "Lo Fi Future" - Lo Fi Future

 

  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 03/12/2026
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This week, host Necole shares a recipe for Jerk Cauliflower bites and a contest to win two free tickets to the Vagina Monologues Vancouver show on March 24th at Waterfront Theatre at 5pm 

Here’s how you can enter…

1. Follow @ brikenproductions on Instagram 

2. Send them a dm that you heard them on CJSF 90.1FM

3. Share their latest post

The contest ends tomorrow Friday March 13th at 4pm PST and winners will be announced later that evening

Again the show is on Tuesday March 24th 5pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets are $75 and you can buy tickets on Eventbrite. (See link below as well).

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-vagina-monologues-live-theatre-performan...

Tracklist

    • Creation Rebel "Crown Hill Road" - Hostile Environment
    • Hollie Cook "Full Moon Baby" - Happy Hour
    • Bukola "Antisocial Butterfly" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
    • Bukola "Taste of Freedom" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
    • Bukola "I'm Not From California" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
    • Bukola "I Know I'm a Hopeless Romantic" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
    • Bukola "Could've Been a Doctor" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
    • Keturah "Mvula" - Keturah

 

  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 03/05/2026
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This week host Necole plays dope tracks from Female artists in celebration of International Women's Day. 

Necole also shares the details about a festival perfect for folks who love food. The Bite of Burnaby Food Festival is an annual dining festival that started on March 1st and runs for the full month ending on March 31st. During this month, participating restaurants open their doors to patrons, offering a unique opportunity to try delicious dishes. Head over to biteofburnaby.ca for more info.

Today's recipe is Fried Plantain flatbread with blueberries and honey. Check out @beatsandeatsbc on instagram for photos of this recipe.

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  • Begonia "Kingsford Avenue" - Fantasy Life
  • Kinde "Hanging On" - Letters in Love
  • Rebecca Vasmant "Sun Song" - Who We Are, Becoming
  • Sudan Archives "My Type (Clean)" - The BPM
  • Dena "Imaginary Friends" - If It's Written
  • Rochelle Jordan "Already (Clean)" - Play With The Changes (clean)
  • Park Hye Jin "Like This" - How Can I
  • Sudan Archives "YEA YEA YEA (Clean)" - The BPM
  • Rebecca Vasmant "Goodness Does Shine Through" - Who We Are, Becoming
  • Park Hye Jin "How Come" - How Can I
  • Posted on: 5 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 02/26/2026
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Today Host Necole Hines chatted about her time at the Canadian Health Food Association Natural Organic Wellness Trade show (otherwise known as CHFA NOW - Vancouver) this past weekend. She played some dope beats and later in the show, she shares an interview with Phil Vassel, Executive Director of Canada Black Music Archives.

Necole also mentioned some Black History Month events that have some tickets still available.

- SFU SOCA is throwing a Gala Night to Celebrate Black Unity & Excellence at the Student Union Building Ballroom at SFU Burnaby Campus.  Friday February 27 , 5pm - 10pm

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gala-night-celebrating-black-unity-and-excel...

- Black History Month Meditation & Reflection Gathering. This event is powered by Bex Wellness in collaboration and support with Afro Van Connect, Black Space Media Inc and Shambhala Vancouver. Friday February 27 , 6:30pm - 8:30pm

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-meditation-reflection-ga...

You'll also hear her review of Groovy White Cheddar Chickpea puffs by HIPPEAS and a non-alcoholic Apple-Pear (non-cider) by Lonetree

Tracklist

  • Yaw Faso "Memories (Machinedrum Remix)" - MASKYA EP

  • G&D "Peace Peace" - Black Love & War

  • Waahli "Men Sou Yo" - Black Soap

  • Ndidi Cascade "Jah Souljah" - Front & Center Vol. 1

  • Waahli "Bliye Sa" - Soap Opera

  • Keturah "Kwanumkwanu" - Malawi

  • Posted on: 11 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa
Beats & Eats playlist for 02/19/2026
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This week host Necole gives us a recap of her time at the Black Brilliance in BC event back on February 6th at Surrey City Hall.  She shares the recipe for a Mango Coconut Water Spritzer and SFU student journalist stops by to tell us about the restaurant Green Leaf Sushi (Lougheed Plaza, 9604 Cameron St, Burnaby)

Then Necole shares a bunch of FREE events happening at SFU and in the community:

1, Sunday February 22nd, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, it’s the Black Artistry Night - Ban Celebrating African dance in Vancouver. 

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-artistry-night-ban-tickets-1981905211840

2. Thursday February 26th, Black Entrepreneurs will appreciate an event called “Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship happening at BDC Square in Vancouver from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. 

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-black-history-month-through-bla...

3. Friday February 27th from 5-10pm, Canada Black Music Archives expands its national presence with its first official Black History Month Showcase at the Museum of Vancouver.

Join the WAITLIST - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-showcase-tickets-1980396...

4. Black History Month Meditation & Reflection Gathering at  Shambhala Vancouver on Friday February 27th at 6:30pm. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-meditation-reflection-ga...

5. The SFU Student Learning Commons is hosting a Soup Circle on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Burnaby campus (Bennett Library, Rm 3020). 

https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/branches-depts/slc/learning/study-groups/39569

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  • Mivule ""Live Performance"" - "Live Performance"
  • Danny Brown "Copycats (feat. underscores)" - Stardust
  • Danny Brown "Book of Daniel (feat. Quadeca)" - Stardust
  • Danny Brown "Lift You Up" - Stardust
  • Omar "I've Been Waiting" - Brighter The Days
  • Omar "Brighter The Days" - Brighter The Days
  • Jayda G "Listen Closely" - Sixth Spirit of the Bay
  • Jayda G "Fathom Five" - Sixth Spirit of the Bay

 

 
 
 
  • Posted on: 11 June 2026
  • By: cjsfpa