How losing her father changed the course of Sheila Heti’s latest novel + new music from Nyssa

When her novel “Pure Colour” won the Governor General’s Award for English-language fiction late last year, Sheila Heti was finally recognized in Canada after being included in best-of lists the world over. She talks to Tom about death, grief and the inspiration behind her novel. Plus, the musician Nyssa has been getting noticed for her powerful voice and energetic music that delves into nature, mysticism and even witchcraft. Nyssa chats with Tom Power about what drives her music and opens up about her new song, “Breakup Party.”