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Haviah Mighty Wins Polaris Music Prize 2019

Haviah Mighty has won the Polaris Music Prize 2019 for her album "13th Floor."  The Prize, which was presented in Toronto by CBC Music, goes to the best Canadian album. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2019 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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2013 Polaris Music Prize Short List Nominees Announced

The Drake Hotel in Toronto was the site last night of the reveal of The 2013 Polaris Music Prize Short List. Polaris is Canada's version of the UK's Mercury Prize. "This. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2013 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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