Canadian Musicians

• 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
  
• What to watch for at this weekend’s Juno Awards in Edmonton

  Some of Canada's top music talents are headed to the Juno Awards in Edmonton this weekend.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
  
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• The 21 richest musicians born in Canada, ranked by net worth

  Through the years, Canada has given the world some amazing musicians across many different genres — but how rich did they get in the process?

  Entertainment

  Dec 22, 2022
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• Music legend Oscar Peterson becomes first Black Canadian featured on a circulation coin

  The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a special coin celebrating late music legend Oscar Peterson. It will come into circulation on Aug. 15 to coincide with his birthday.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2022
• Arcade Fire, the Weeknd, Tanya Tagaq land on Polaris music prize long list

  New albums from Arcade Fire, the Weeknd and Tanya Tagaq are among those longlisted for this year's Polaris Music Prize.

  Entertainment

  Jun 15, 2022
• Work by Edmonton music studio Velveteen nominated for 3 Juno Awards

  Velveteen has work nominated for Pop Album of the Year, Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year, and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.

  Entertainment

  Apr 28, 2022
• 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
• Canada Post recognizes jazz legend Eleanor Collins with new stamp

  The Edmonton-born Collins began performing in the 1930s on television and radio shows across the country, and has worked with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Oscar Peterson.

  Entertainment

  Jan 21, 2022
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• 97 South Song Sessions returns to the Okanagan, reveals story behind songs

  There is something so intimate and somethings so personal and not just being able to explain your song to someone."

  Lifestyle

  Jul 24, 2021
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• Glass Tiger surprises 95-year-old fan with private serenade at Alberta seniors’ home

  Staff at the Pleasant View Lodge in Mayerthorpe, Alta. said Glass Tiger stopped by after learning that 95-year-old Jean Savage regularly listened to a CD of their music.

  Entertainment

  Aug 12, 2019