Canadian Artists

• Legendary singer Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns

  "Arthritic hands and a recent shoulder injury have made it no longer possible to perform to my standards," the legendary artist said Friday.

  Entertainment

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• Are AI-generated drawings real art? Canadian artists say they lack ‘human touch’

  Canadian artists who spoke to Global News said AI still has a long way to go before it might be able to really replace artists and designers.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 16, 2022
  
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• Canadian musician Jerry Doucette, known for hits ‘Mama Let Him Play’ and ‘Nobody,’ dies

  Jerry Doucette was born in Montreal and raised in Hamilton, picking up a guitar at age six and later starting his own band. He then moved to Vancouver.

  Entertainment

  Apr 19, 2022
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• ‘Where do we belong?’: Climate change a mainstay theme in Canadian art

  From writer Margaret Atwood's climate fiction, or cli-fi, "MaddAddam" trilogy to an upcoming album from singer/songwriter Grimes, climate change permeates Canadian art.

  World

  Dec 29, 2019
• Inspirational Indigenous individuals part 3: Artist Jason Baerg

  "A lot of contemporary Indigenous artists are reacclimating their cultures through their artistic practices."

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
• Nova Scotia to honour beloved folk artist Maud Lewis for Heritage Day

  Maud Lewis is this year's honouree for Heritage Day, a Nova Scotian holiday dedicated to recognizing a person, place or event that helped shape the province's history and identity.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2019
• 7 big recent wins for Canadian music artists

  There's so many major accomplishments coming from Canadian artists, it's hard to narrow down just a few.

  Entertainment

  May 12, 2018
• 8 emerging Canadian artists to look for in 2018

  There's so much up-and-coming musical talent in Canada, it's hard to keep track.

  Entertainment

  May 8, 2018
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• Drake performs surprise concert at Nathan Phillips Square amid Canada Day celebrations

  Drake is scheduled to perform next at the Budweiser stage on August 7.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2017