Every great song begins with a songwriter. Canadian Songwriter Showcase is Maple Music Café Radio’s weekly tribute to the Canadian writers whose words and melodies have become timeless classics. Each programme celebrates the writers behind the music, their remarkable careers and the songs recorded by Canadian performers and international stars.

 

From rock and pop to country, folk, jazz and unforgettable ballads, the series explores the extraordinary contribution Canadian songwriters have made to music around the world. ​Whether they performed their own songs or watched another artist take them to the top of the charts, Canadian Songwriter Showcase honours the creative talent behind Canada’s musical legacy.