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The radical art of Jeremy Dutcher: Wolastoqiyik singer tackles new musical territory on new album – The Star
November 22, 2023 Five years after winning the Polaris Prize, the singer discusses his new latest attempt to “decolonize” classical music on “Motewolonuwok.” Jeremy Dutcher is known for his serious and politically searing art, but during a recent photo shoot in Toronto, he radiated a warm, playful charisma. Modelling clothes designed by Indigenous designers and […]
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Nelly Furtado to Host The 2024 JUNO Awards in Halifax, live on CBC
HALIFAX – Today, during a press conference at the Marquee Ballroom in downtown Halifax, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) unveiled several major announcements including that Canadian pop icon, Nelly Furtado, will host and perform at The 2024 JUNO Awards Broadcast. The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (a Boat […]
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Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend MusicNL’s Music Awards Gala
October 20, 2023 The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will attend MusicNL’s Music Awards Gala tomorrow (Saturday, October 21). The event takes place at Holy Heart Theatre, 55 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, beginning at 8:00 p.m. At the show, Minister Crocker will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Buddy Wasisname […]
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Minister Crocker Congratulates Newfoundland and Labrador Musicians Nominated for 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards
October 18, 2023 The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating six Newfoundland and Labrador folk musicians/groups who have been nominated for 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The nominees from this province include: Aaron Collis (Before Daylight in the Morning – Aaron Collis) Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year / […]
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Orchestral Powwow braids Indigenous beat with symphonic sounds – CBC
May 29, 2023 Symphony New Brunswick, Chippewa Travellers perform Cris Derksen piece A powwow drum will soon lead the Symphony New Brunswick, braiding together their sounds as part of Cris Derksen’s vision of an Orchestral Powwow. “I’m a strong supporter of us telling our own stories so this is the way for me to tell […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador to Host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards
May 18, 2023 The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that Newfoundland and Labrador will host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. St. John’s will play host city to the award show again for the first time since 2008. Leading up to the awards ceremony, there will be a […]
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ECMA announces Full List of 2023 East Coast Music and Industry Award Recipients
(Halifax, NS) – The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the full list of 2023 East Coast Music Award winners. The East Pointers led with three ECMA wins, followed by David Myles and Kellie Loder with two each. The first batch of ECMA Award winners was announced Thursday evening, during the 35th […]
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Six Indigenous acts nominated for 2023 ECMA awards – Ku’ku’kwes News
Six Indigenous acts are nominated for East Coast Music Awards and a Peskotomuhkati elder is being honoured at the upcoming ECMA awards show in Halifax on May 5. The artists are excited to attend the awards show in person after the ECMAs were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Maggie Paul, who […]
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Classified and The East Pointers lead 2023 East Coast Music Award Nominations
January 24, 2023 The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the 2023 East Coast Music Award nominees. Classified (NS) and The East Pointers (PEI) lead the pack with 6 nominations each. Followed closely by Jason Benoit (NL) with 5. Coming in with 4 a piece is David Myles (NB), Madison Violet (CB), […]
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Minister Crocker Congratulates 2022 MusicNL Award Winners
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation November 1, 2022 This past weekend was one of incredible talent and celebration, as MusicNL recognized musical excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador through its Industry Awards and Music Awards ceremonies. The Industry Award reception was held at the Corner Brook Civic Centre on Friday, October 28. The Honourable Steve Crocker, […]
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