In observance of Women's History Month, independent female rap artist SHEE reflects on the current state of female rap and plans initiative to reach out to young women.

Canadian singer-songwriter Alexia Melnychuk, with her unique lyrics and sensational voice, will officially release her debut CD, 'Flying Machine', on November 16th, 2005.

Braun and Brains Music releases a brand new compilation album "The Independents". The CD features 18 outstanding independent artists, who were selected from hundreds of submissions.

On October 8th, 2005, Canadian author Cheryl Kaye Tardif will launch her latest mystery novel, The River, at The River Launch Party. The event is sponsored by Victor Guan, owner of Cappuccino Affair (4341-50th St., Edmonton, Alberta), and it takes place from 7-10 pm.

On October 15th and 16th at Northlands AgriCom in Edmonton, Alberta, check out the Edmonton Woman's Show, featuring Authors' Row, which was organized by Augusta Reinich, assistant producer for Family Productions Inc. and Canadian mystery author Cheryl Kaye Tardif.