Broadcaster, producer, and writer Andy Frank has been a tireless supporter of the Canadian folk and roots scene. He has interviewed, hosted, reviewed, webcast, documented or simply raved about the work of hundreds of independent musicians, helping them realize their own potential as creative artists.

Andy recently got the shock of his life: a diagnosis of cancer of the colon. Now the music community that he has championed so passionately is showing their support for him as he heads into surgery, treatment, and recuperation. Click ‘Play’ on the Mediazoic tuner below to listen in on a collection of songs inspired by Andy’s spirit and some of his favourite musicians, music for healing and strength, for Andy and anyone else on a journey to wellness.

Andy is the founder and owner of frankcasting new media, a Toronto-based professional, multi-camera WebTV and Videography service which caters to the music, arts and education sectors, and the co-founder and executive producer of Roots Music Canada, the online hub for the folk and roots scene in Canada. For Andy’s open, honest and hilarious take on dealing with a cancer diagnosis, don’t miss Cancer? My Arse!!, a blog that no man over 40 should miss.

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