Fall 2005

Why Women Love Their Tattoos; PLUS: Canada's Disappeared Women; Trans Issues: Kyle Scanlon's Surgical Journey; Interview with anti-racism educator Sherene Razack. Reviews: Marian Engel: Life in Letters, Finding My Talk: How 14 Canadian Native Women reclaimed Their Lives after Residential School, Regina Spektor, Veda Hille.

Skin Deep by Alexis Keinlen

Skin Deep

When Patricia Roe was 46, her 20-year-old son, Adam, died while mountain climbing in Guatemala. Several of Adam’s friends got tattoos to mark the loss of their friend. A few weeks later, Roe got the same design tattooed a few inches above her knee, while Adam’s father had the tattoo applied to his shoulder. The design is an impala—a type of deer—surrounded by a sun. The deer was an important symbol for Roe’s son, who loved speed, movement and freedom; he also loved the sun.

Casting Call: Art Transforms Body and Soul by Carole TenBrink

Casting Call: Art Transforms Body and Soul

(KINGSTON) When Cheryl-Ann Webster’s 13-year-old daughter told her that a friend was saving her allowance for breast implants, she knew she had to do something.

Book of Life

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Artist:

Maryem Tollar

Label:

Independent

Review by:

Cindy Filipenko

Although she has played in numerous world music groups, contributed to movie soundtracks and founded two Arabic music ensembles, including Juno-nominated Maza Meze, Maryem Tollar is perhaps best known as the singer behind Jesse Cook. Her ethereal mezzosoprano added texture to both “Fall At Your Feet” and “Beloved” on the flamenco rhumba guitarist’s Montreal CD.

Listen to the Music!

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Artist:

Martha Wainwright

Label:

MapleMusic

Review by:

Cindy Filipenko

After listening to Martha Wainwright’s self-titled debut, I can safely add attending a Wainwright-McGarrigle family reunion to my list of mortal fears. After all, this is a family that takes letting it all hang out to a new level. Why just let your vitriol spill out at family dinners, when you can air your grievances in concert? Sister of Rufus, daughter of Loudon III and Kate, Martha gives an airing to all that is dysfunctional in the clan with a voice that sounds like rage condensed. Don’t get me wrong. Her pipes in no way deny her pedigree.