“Cripping” is a term used by disabled people to reclaim how they see themselves.

As Eliza Chandler, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Disability Studies writes: "Animated by the experiences of living in a world that does not typically desire us, or even imagine us as cultural participants, disability arts specifically mobilizes a disruptive politic ... the disability arts community doesn't want to be included in an ableist world/culture, we want to create something new. This disruptive politic comes through the word 'crip.'"

In a co-production between CBC Music, CBC Creator Network and AccessCBC, composer, performer and comedian James Hamilton takes viewers through the different ways disabled musicians have innovated, or "cripped," music — including Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.

Japanese Breakfast rates Carly Rae Jepsen, Céline Dion and Clown Core

Michelle Zauner, a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast, stopped by CBC Music to play a game of Jam or Not a Jam, and we played her “maybe favourite song of all time.” Is it by Nickelback? Carly Rae Jepsen? Céline Dion? Find out.

Did you know these K-pop idols are Canadian?

While it stands for Korean pop, K-pop and its idol trainees come from various countries around the world including Japan, China and Taiwan. Although less common, there are also trainees from North America and Europe. How many Canadian names do you know?

Nonso Amadi joins Kito's party, and 5 more songs you need to hear this week

Australian producer Kito knows how to get a crowd moving, and for her latest release, Deya, she enlisted the help of fellow party-starter Nonso Amadi. Deya is all laser synths and muffled bass, designed for a big room full of revelers — and it’s one of this week’s must-hear songs, along with tracks from Fine Food Market, Nadah El Shazly with Sarah Pagé, Afternoon Bike Ride, Uncle Strut and Baby Nova.

Facing the legacy of colonialism on Frequencies

The legacy of colonialism continues to be devastating, and its deep roots have affected how music's been made in colonized countries. On Frequencies, you’ll hear artists from many of those countries share their experiences of colonialism through music, including Lido Pimienta, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, the Halluci Nation, Fela Kuti and more.

Watch Charlotte Day Wilson's sensational orchestral performance at Roy Thomson Hall

In February, Charlotte Day Wilson brought new life to her songs while accompanied by an orchestra at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall. It was the first Canadian edition of Red Bull Music's Symphonic series, which has included Metro Boomin and Rick Ross in the past. Now, the whole concert is available to stream on Crave and YouTube.  

Lorde bumps Miley Cyrus for No. 1 on the Top 20, while Dan Mangan and Leith Ross enter 

New Zealand's most successful musician of all time is lording over our chart this week: Lorde takes over with her fiery new electro-pop single, What Was That, knocking Miley Cyrus's apocalyptic disco hit End of the World to No. 2. Entering the chart this week with the most online listener votes is Diminishing Returns, the latest single from Vancouver singer-songwriter Dan Mangan. Also entering is the first new single in two years from Winnipeg bedroom pop TikTok sensation Leith Ross, as well as new tunes from Nashville star Maren Morris and alt-R&B musician Jordan Astra.

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