Host of CBC’s “On the Island,” David Grierson died on Saturday, November 20.
A journalist who cared deeply about music, literature, and the arts, Grierson
had worked for 20 years for CBC in radio, television, and print. Most recently
he hosted Victoria’s morning show, On the Island, sharing his energy, insights
and passion for arts and culture with listeners across Vancouver Island. Grierson sat on the board of directors of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. He
served on the local coordinating committee for the 2001 Folk Alliance conference
in Vancouver and participated in a panel on the history of folk music in Canada.
[Obituary courtesy of the Folk Alliance].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
