TORONTO – Broadcaster Raina Douris is returning to CBC as the new host Radio 2 Mornings, taking over from Tom Power who last month was announced as the new host of q on CBC Radio One, the public broadcaster said Thursday.
After guest hosting on Weekend Morning for several months, Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe joins as the new host, following the departure of former host Talia Schlanger for NPR, continues the news release. Also returning to Radio 2 this fall starting November 4 is the weekly R&B show Marvin’s Room, hosted by Amanda Parris, that will air Friday’s from 8:00 – 9:00 PM.
“It’s an exciting time at CBC Radio 2,” said CBC Music senior director Mark Steinmetz, in the release. “As the saying goes, with change comes opportunity, and Raina, Angeline and Amanda are fresh and relevant voices who will engage and entertain Radio 2 listeners with their deep love and knowledge of music.”
Radio 2 Mornings (weekdays 6:00 – 9:00 AM / 6:30 – 9:30 AM NT) offers listeners the widest variety of music on the radio – from the latest emerging artists, as well as classic tunes from the icons of the music world. Radio 2 Weekend Morning (weekends 6:00 – 9:00 AM / 6:30 – 9:30 AM NT) features an eclectic mix, from adult alternative to soul to folk and beyond, from familiar artists known and loved by Canadians as well as emerging musical talent.
