November 2008
HART HOUSE MUSIC ROOM, UOFT - 14TH
Anna will be performing at the International Lesbian and Gay Cultural Network (ILGCN) Toronto conference entitled "Migrations and Proud Art". Anna, composer Michael Gfroerer and novelist Farzana Doctor will be among those performing or reading on the evening of November 14th at the Hart House Music Room, University of Toronto. Read More! and/or View Poster
"BLOOMINGOUT" INTERVIEW - 13TH
Anna's live interview on bloomingOUT has been re-scheduled from September 18th to November 13th, due to major WFHB fundraising taking place during the show's timeslot in September. Listen live at 6 pm Toronto and Bloomington time!
"PRIDE SHOWCASE" QNATION FM - 10TH
The Pride Showcase on QNation FM played "I Am Who I Am" July 14th. Request one of Anna's songs on QNation's request page.
October 2008
"THE QUEST OF LIFE"
"The Quest of Life" played "I Am Who I Am" again on October 3rd.
"OUT101"
"The Quest of Life" played "I Am Who I Am" again on October 3rd.
September 2008
ANNA FEATURED ON CBC RADIO 3
Anna now has her own CBC New Music Canada page!
"THE PINK PARADE" - 29TH
"The Pink Parade", a show on 98.3 FM Cork, Ireland, played Anna's music on September 29th and has plans for a feature interview with Anna soon.
"BLOOMINGOUT" INTERVIEW - 18TH
Tune in to bloomingOUT on Thursday September 18th at 6 pm for a music feature and interview with Anna!
"(Anna's) music needs to be heard – really, really good!"
—Carol Fischer, bloomingOUT, WFHB Bloomington
"WOMEN ON WAVES"
"Women on Waves", a show on JOY Melbourne, Australia, played "I Am Who I Am" on September 7th.
August 2008
"THE QUEST OF LIFE"
"The Quest of Life" played "I Am Who I Am" again on August 15th and 29th.
"AMAZON RADIO" AIRS "LET IT SLIDE" - 29TH
"Amazon Radio" played "Let It Slide" again on Sept 29th.
"QUEER RADIO", 4ZZZ FM 102.1
"Queer Radio", 4ZZZ FM 102.1, Brisbane Australia. Will be playing both songs on their new music segment Wednesday August 27th. http://www.queerradio.org
ANNA'S SELF TITLED EP AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!
Anna's 6-song self-titled EP released in 1989 on her own Ban-Anna Records label is now available for download from CD Baby for the first time. The Record called this Canadian pop/rock album a "promising debut" and its catchy reggae-tinged single "Then Came You" continues to receive airplay almost 20 years after its release.
"WIMMIN'S MUSIC PROGRAM" KKUP
The "Wimmin's Music Program", on KKUP, Santa Clara, CA played "I Am Who I Am" on August 10th.
"SOMETHING ABOUT THE WOMEN" WMFO
"Something About the Women", on WMFO, Medford, Mass., played "I Am Who I Am" on August 9th.
"THE SUNNYSIDE" KOWS
"The Sunnyside", on KOWS, Occidental,CA have been playing both "I Am Who I Am" and "Let it Slide".
"QUEER MUSIC HERITAGE" KPFT-FM
"I Am Who I Am" will be played on "Queer Music Heritage" (KPFT-FM Houston) in August! The show is the 4th Monday of every month. Listen to "Queer Music Heritage" live! The show airs at 9 pm Houston time, which is 10 pm Toronto time. JD Doyle Hosts and Produces this show!
July 2008
RED ROOF WOMAN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL - 20TH
Anna will be playing at the Red Roof Women's Music Festival on Sunday, July 20th! Come and see her perform up close and personal at this womens only event!
Get your tickets, stage schedule, location, or more information atwww.redroofwomensfestival.ca today!
The Red Roof Women's Music Festival aims to create a celebration-focused opportunity for women to perform and enjoy live music. Hurry and reserve your space because RRWMF is the place to be whether you are planning a class reunion, getting together with friends or just looking for an opportunity to hear great music!
OFFICIAL SINGLE CD LAUNCH! - 20TH
Deeply moved by the plight of LGBT people around the world, Anna has sought out legendary music producer Karen Kane to record “I Am Who I Am”. This song is a powerful statement against homophobia and continues Anna’s tradition of social activism through her music. Together with “Let It Slide”, her new CD single showcases a maturing artist who still has something to say after more than a quarter-century of making music.
"AMAZON RADIO" AIRS "LET IT SLIDE" - 18TH
"AMAZON RADIO" AIRS "LET IT SLIDE" - 18TH
"THE QUEST OF LIFE" AIRS ANNA'S CD - 18TH
"The Quest of Life" on WRPI 91.5 FM NY will be playing Anna's music from 12pm till 2:00pm listen to the broadcast. They also have a MySpace Page.
"Great music…I like the voice!"
—Harry Faddis & Steve Sims, "The Quest of Life", WRPI Troy
"PRIDE RADIO DENMARK" AIRS "I AM WHO I AM"
Pride Radio Denmark played "I Am Who I Am" on their playlist #81, the week of July 11th -17th
'NETTERADIO AIRS ANNA'S CD! - 16TH
'Nette Radio Listen for Anna's music on 'Nette Radio at www.netteradio.com
"(I am who I am) stuck with me from the first time I heard it. Excellent songwriting!"
—Annette Conlon, 'Nette Radio, Los Angeles
"PRIDE SHOWCASE" QNATION FM - 14TH
The Pride Showcase on QNation FM played "I Am Who I Am" July 14th. Request one of Anna's songs on QNation's request page.
"OVER THE RAINBOW" INTERVIEW - 11TH
Listen to the live interview Anna did with "Over the Rainbow", a program on CKDU 88.1 FM Halifax, on Friday July 11th.
"A song I had to hear (I am who I am), a voice I could not believe and a personality that glows"
—Denise Holliday, "Over the Rainbow", CKDU Halifax
"HER INFINITE VARIETY" WORT-FM
"I Am Who I Am" was played in July on "Her Infinite Variety" (WORT-FM Madison), and Sue Goldwomon says they will play "Let It Slide" in the future. The station's "Listen Live" airs Sundays from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Wisconsin time, or 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Toronto time.
June 2008
"GAYWIRE" WINS THE PRIZE! - 19TH
"Gaywire", a program on CJSR 88.5 FM Edmonton, wins the prize for being the first Canadian show to feature Anna's new music on June 19th!