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List Of Bands From Canada
This is a list of bands from Canada. Only bands appear here; individual musicians are listed at list of Canadian musicians. 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z See also *List of bands from British Columbia * :Canadian musical groups * :Canadian record labels * :Music festivals in Canada *List of Canadian musicians This is a list of Canadian musicians. Only notable individuals appear here; bands are listed at List of bands from Canada. 0-9 *347aidan - rapper A * Lee Aaron – jazz and rock singer-songwriter, also known as "Metal Queen" *Abdominal – hi ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bands from Canada *Bands Lists of Canadian musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Canadian Musicians
This is a list of Canadian musicians. Only notable individuals appear here; bands are listed at List of bands from Canada. 0-9 *347aidan - rapper A * Lee Aaron – jazz and rock singer-songwriter, also known as "Metal Queen" *Abdominal – hip-hop musician * Adaline – singer-songwriter *Bryan Adams – singer-songwriter *Bernard Adamus – singer-songwriter * Susan Aglukark – folk-pop singer-songwriter * AHI – folk singer-songwriter *Lydia Ainsworth – composer/singer *Bruce Aitken – jazz and rock drummer * Robert Aitken – composer, flute player * Chuckie Akenz – rapper, songwriter *Pierrette Alarie – opera singer * Emma Albani – opera singer *Coco Love Alcorn – pop singer * John Alcorn – jazz singer * Don Alder – fingerstyle guitarist, singer-songwriter, composer *Toya Alexis – R&B singer * Madeleine Allakariallak – Inuit throat singer, folk singer * Chad Allan – singer (the Guess Who) * Andrew Allen – singer * John P. Allen – bluegrass, countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A-Game
A-Game is a hip-hop duo from Toronto, Ontario, made up of identical twins, Rommel Hinds-Grannun and Robert Hinds-Grannun, who also go by the stage name ''Nova and Chase''. The duo began their career with the independent label T.A.G. (also known as The Armada Group) and are most notable for their street singles "Go Head Shawty", and "Airplanes", both of which were produced by T-Minus. In 2006, they released their independent debut EP ''The World Is Yours'', and shot a video, "The Preparation", featuring Kim Davis. Their singles "Watchu Sayin'" and "Oh My" reached number one on Flow 93.5's Mega City Countdown. The group are also featured in the song and video for "Infamous" by Toronto-based electronicore band Abandon All Ships. In August 2021, Rommel Hinds-Grannun posted on his Facebook page: "Formally Known As A-Game, The Twinz Are Back On The Scene Signed To Rich Homie Quan As 'Duuo'. He also announced that they had released a single, "Stadium". Discography EPs *''The World I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrodizz
Afrodizz is an eight-member afrobeat/afrofunk band from Montreal. Their music is a modern mix of afrobeat, jazz and funk, that has been described as having nuances of The Herbaliser and Tony Allen.McLeod, Erin, "Reach to teach >> Montrealer Andy Williams aims to educate with his debut jazz compilation", ''Montreal Mirror'', Apr 24 - Apr 30, 2008, Vol. 23 No. 44 Last accessed Nov 10, 2008 brought the EP to the attention of Adrian Gibson, the programmer for the London's Jazz Café who had just founded the UK label Freestyle Records. Gibson signed the band to record their first album. After the release of their first album, ''Kif Kif'', in 2004, Afrodizz toured Europe. At the height of their popularity, they were able to sell out shows at Gibson's prestigious Jazz Café. In 2006 the band released their second album ''Froots'' on Montreal's C4 label. Montreal rock artist Deweare appeared as a guest vocalist on the song "Fashion Terroriste" in a Gainsbourg-esque performance. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrikana Soul Sister
Afrikana Soul Sister is an Afrobeat group from Montreal, Quebec.Éloïse Léveillé-Chagnon"Afrikana Soul Sister annonce un album et partage une chanson avec Émile Bilodeau" ''Le Canal Auditif'', September 16, 2021. They are most noted for their 2021 album ''Kalasö'', which was a Juno Award nominee for Global Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022 and won the Félix Award for World Music Album of the Year at the 44th Félix Awards in 2022. The band consists of singer Djely Tapa, multi-instrumentalist Jean-François Lemieux and percussionist Fa Cissohko. They released the album ''Afrikana Soul Sister'' in 2017, and followed up with ''Kalasö'' in 2021. Djely Tapa also released the solo album ''Barokan'' in 2019, which won the Juno Award in the World Music category at the Juno Awards of 2020.Shakiel Mahjouri"2020 Juno Awards Winners List: Find Out Who Came Out On Top" ''ET Canada ''ET Canada'' (previously referred to as ''Entertainment Tonight Canada'') is a Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Guitar Summit
African Guitar Summit is a group of nine Canadian musicians, all of African origin, who perform traditional songs from their native countries. History The African Guitar Summit was organized in Toronto as part of a performance project for CBC Radio's ''On Stage'' program. Musicians were, from Guinea, guitarist Alpha Yaya DialloDavid Dacks"Alpha Yaya Diallo" ''Exclaim!'', June 27, 2010. and on balafon Naby Camara. From Ghana, guitarist Pa Joe, singer Theo Yaw Boakye, and drummer Kofi Ackah took part. Additional musicians were Adam Solomon from Kenya, Mighty Popo from Burundi/Rwanda, and from Madagascar guitarist and harmony singer Donné Robert and Madagascar Slim. The producer of African Guitar Summit was Todd Fraracci. The nine musicians rehearsed and arranged for three days, sharing stories and experiences. On the fourth day the group debuted in a concert at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. The following three days were spent in CBC Studio 211 recording their self-titled CD. Everyth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aerial (Canadian Band)
Aerial was a Canadians, Canadian pop and rock band from Toronto, active from 1973 to 1981. History Saskatchewan natives Brian Meissner and Laurie Currie originally found notoriety in the Winnipeg showband Sugar & Spice. By 1972, the band had changed its name to Spice (Canadian band), Spice and relocated to Toronto. When Spice broke up, Meissner and Currie launched a The Beatles, Beatles tribute act called Liverpool, with Miessner on bass and lead vocals, Currie on vocals and drums, David Moyles on guitar, and Rick Pearson on vocals and guitar. This original lineup played the first-ever Beatles Festival The Fest for Beatles Fans in New York City in 1974 and, that same year, played the famed Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles. In 1976, Liverpool had two Canadian hits: "Down To Liverpool" charted at #69, "Dolly" (written by Miessner and produced by Ian Thomas (Canadian musician), Ian Thomas) charted at #24. Liverpool toured in Canada and the U.S. as a four-piece band until 1975, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventure Club
Adventure Club is a Canadian electronic dance music duo composed of Christian Srigley and Leighton James, based out of Montreal, Quebec. The duo began as a hardcore pop-punk band before venturing into electronic dance music in 2011. They are best known for their remixes of "Lullabies" by Yuna and "Crave You" from Flight Facilities. The duo's debut album ''Red // Blue'' was released on 2 December 2016. History The duo formed while attending high school in Montreal as a hardcore pop-punk band, but later decided to move on to electronic dance music after getting bored with the pop-punk sound and finding success with a dubstep remix of "Daisy" by American alternative-rock Brand New. The remix climbed the charts on Hype Machine, a website that gathers popular songs from music blogs, which convinced them to make a change to producing EDM. Some of the major influences to their sound include Tiësto, Flux Pavilion, Greeley Estates, Bring Me the Horizon and Skrillex. The duo's sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Waito
Adam and the Amethysts was a Canadian indie rock band formed in Montreal in 2004. The band was fronted by Adam Waito, a former member of Miracle Fortress. The band released two albums and toured mostly around North America. History Waito was born in Manitouwadge, Ontario, raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario and moved to Montreal in the early 2000s. He co-founded Telefauna in 2004, an indie-pop band whose that played the Pop Montreal festival three times. They released ''Their 1st EP'' in 2005 and a single "Under the Underground Water" b/w "Bamboo Shoot" in 2007. Waito launched ''Adam and the Amethysts'' with the release of ''Amethyst Amulet'' on June 10, 2008, on Pome Records. The album was an ode to Waito's home town, referencing 60s pop and Neil Young. For this album, it was reported that guest artists included members of Telefauna and The Luyas, but they are not credited. After the release of ''Amethyst Amulet'' the band underwent some lineup changes while continuing to play fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ad Vielle Que Pourra
Ad Vielle Que Pourra was a Quebec-based music group which performed original compositions in the style of the French, Québécois, and Breton folk music traditions. The band's name came from the vielle (the French term for the hurdy-gurdy), an instrument which features prominently in their music. History Ad Vielle Que Pourra was founded in 1986. Band members included Daniel Thonon, Luc Thonon, Gilles Plante, Alain Leroux, Clement Demers, and Sarah Lesage."Ad Vielle Que Pourra - Come What May" ''Folk Roots'', issue 103/104, 1992. by Andrew Cronshaw In 1989 the band released their first album on the label, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Acorn (band)
The Acorn is the music project of singer-songwriter and musician Rolf-Carlos Klausener formed in Ottawa, Ontario in 2003. Their music spanned numerous genres, from art-folk and indie, to minimal electro and folk-rock, and members played with numerous other bands. Their songs have charted on Canadian campus charts and have been in rotation on CBC Radio 3 and The Verge. History Rolf Klausener, the principal songwriter, vocalist and guitarist, founded the band as a solo project, but was soon joined by guitarist Howie Tsui, bassist Jeff Debutte and drummer Jeffrey Malecki. They were quickly signed to Kelp Records, and produced the 2004 album ''The Pink Ghosts''. Their subsequent tour produced the album ''Live At Royal Albert Hall'', and they released the EP ''Blankets''. In 2006, they signed with the label Paper Bag Records and released the well-received EP ''Tin Fist''. They were also joined by singer and keyboardist Keiko Devaux; Bryce left the band and was replaced by drummer Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acid Test (band)
Acid Test is a Canadian alternative band from Toronto.Peter Howell, "Acid Test gasses up after spin on Highway 61 Highway 61 leads to the fast lane as young band's dreams start coming true". ''Toronto Star'', August 27, 1992. The band consists of vocalist and bassist Lucy Di Santo, guitarist Steve Fall, keyboardist Atom Percy, and drummer Tim van de Ven. History Acid Test formed in Toronto in 1990. The group independently released a cassette in 1991 and put out an album, ''Trip on This'' on Eggplant Records in 1992. After Fall was asked to play a role in the 1992 movie '' Highway 61'', directed by Bruce McDonald, the group composed two tracks on the movie's soundtrack ("Mr. Skin" and "Dance"). Sire Records (Warner Music Group) signed the band in 1993, they released the album ''Drop'' that year and performed in the US.In addition to regular band members, ''Drop'' also featured Geoff Bennett (percussion) and Jeff Dalziel (programming). The band was the opening act for Nine Inch Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |