We start with Erica Peck seducing us with "Dance Me to the End of Love" from the catwalk over the Tom Patterson stage. Heather McGuigan follows with a heartfelt, firelit rendition of "Bird on a Wire," then Robert Markus channels deep personal sorrow for "Song of Bernadette." Chilina Kennedy is framed by an otherworldly sunset as she sings the spiritual "Suzanne" and Marcus Nance brings us home with a stark and powerful delivery of "Anthem." All throughout, Cohen's words tie the performances together with the honesty he excelled at.

Singer-songwriter and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie is known for a fierce voice that carries through her words and her songs. This Canadian icon has won numerous Juno Awards, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her work. This episode is an homage to this legend's musical legacy. Her songs are voiced by Stratford Festival's Jacob MacInnis, Barbara Fulton, David W. Keeley, Evangelia Kambites and Jani Lauzon.

Neil Young started his musical career in the '60s and has not stopped since. His unique way of creating music starts by exploring nature on foot and recording melodies on his flip phone. He has created a treasure trove of unreleased tunes, lyrics and music. Dive into a collection of Young's music performed by Stratford Festival's Tiffany Deriveau, Robert Markus, Barbara Fulton, Beau Dixon and David W. Keeley. Immerse yourself in the themes of memories, human nature, love and politics while visualizing Young in the woods, recording nature sounds and finding inspiration for his next album.

This episode spotlights Rufus Wainwright, a Canadian singer-songwriter who believes his music transcends period and generation. His music is a fluid amalgam of pop, Baroque, opera and rock. Take a dip into Rufus' old-soul broken-hearted melodies, performed by Stratford Festival's Kyle Blair, Alexis Gordon, Mike Nadajewski, Robert Ball, Lucy Peacock and Devin Alexander for a musical high.

Susan Aglukark is a singer-songwriter, but more importantly, she is an arts educator, using music as a medium to channel her stories. Her music is a fusion of Inuit folk music, country and pop, echoing the shared experiences and struggles of the Indigenous communities in Canada. In this episode, we explore concepts of unity, reconciliation, origins and belonging through Susan's music, voiced by Stratford Festival's Alana Bridgewater, Jacob MacInnis, Evangelia Kambites, Robert Ball and Tiffany Deriveau.

Joni Mitchell is a Canadian singer-songwriter and painter who never looks back and is always excited about what's to come. She is an expert in the folk-jazz genre and writes lyrics that feel personal and relatable. Many of her music pieces are metamorphoses of the "blue" emotions she experienced during the ups and downs of life. This episode jabs you with contradictions from Joni Mitchell's themes, her songs voiced by Stratford Festival's Robert Markus, Chilina Kennedy, Mike Nadajewski, David W. Keeley and Lucy Peacock.

Oscar Peterson was a self-taught jazz pianist who earned the title "Maharaja of the keyboard" and was one of Canada's celebrated musicians. With a life full of challenges, he never gave up his swing, continuing to play and educate emerging talents. His nimble music will teleport you into the old days and you won't want to return. This episode is a celebration of the Jazz Age performed by Stratford Festival's Marcus Nance, Alexis Gordon, Tiffany Deriveau and Alana Bridgewater.

The iconic Canadian singer-songwriter and activist k.d. lang creates songs that reflect parts of her life story. Her energy and spirited nature are what fans adore about her. Whether dressing up as "Miss Chatelaine" or dancing on the Juno Award stage in a wedding dress, she always steals the show. Follow this "Trail of Broken Hearts" with Stratford Festival's Alana Bridgewater, Heather McGuigan, Chilina Kennedy, Erica Peck and Robert Ball to satisfy your "Constant Craving."

Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his folk and country music. His poetic lyrics reflect different slices-of-life narratives sharing his thoughts on love, beauty and even violence. Stratford Festival's Jacob MacInnis, Evangelia Kambites, Beau Dixon, Chilina Kennedy and David W. Keeley offer this episode as a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot.