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Polaris Music Prize Names 2016 Shortlist

The Polaris Music Prize announced its 2016 Short List of Canadian albums today. The Polaris Music Prize Gala will be held at The Carlu in Toronto on Monday, September 19 at 8. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Federation of Musicians, Amway, Andy Kaufmann, Basia Bulat, Owen Pallett, Polaris Music Prize, Tagaq, The Carlu, Toronto, Twitter

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Drake, New Pornographers, Buffy Saint-Marie Top Polaris Music Short List

The Polaris Music Prize, which honors the Canadian who produced the country's album of the year, announced its short list. It is, as usual, an eclectic list of nominees.

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Buffy Sainte-Marie, Canada, Ghostface Killah, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Internet forum, Polaris Music Prize, social media, Tagaq, The New Pornographers, Viet Cong

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A2IM Names Libera Indie Music Award Nominees

The FKA Twigs, Run the Jewels and Aphex Twin top the nominees for the 4th annual A2IM Libera Awards. The awards honor successes in the indie music sector and spotlight. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alabama Shakes, Black Joe Lewis, Doyle Bramhall II, Greg MacPherson, July Talk, NQ Arbuckle, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Six Shooter Records, Tagaq, The Lone Bellow

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Tanya Tagaq Wins Polaris Music Prize, Urges Fans To “Wear And Eat Seal”

Independent artist Tanya Tagaq has won the 2014 Polaris Music Prize for her album Animism, beating out nine other albums on Canada's Polaris Short List. The Inuk throat singer performed her song. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2014 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Animism, Canada, Indigenous peoples, Inuit, Owen Pallett, Polaris Music Prize, Tagaq, Tanya Tagaq

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