''The Rough Guide to the Music of Canada'' is a

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originally released in

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. Part of the

World Music Network World Music Network is a UK-based record label specializing in world music. The World Music Network website features news, reviews, live music listings, and guide sections on world music. It also features an online "Battle of the Bands" compet ...

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series, it gives a wide overview of the

music of Canada The music of Canada reflects the diverse influences that have shaped the country. Indigenous Peoples, the Irish, British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has also subsequently been ...

. Though contemporary styles are represented, the album focuses on

roots revival A roots revival (folk revival) is a trend which includes young performers popularizing the traditional musical styles of their ancestors. Often, roots revivals include an addition of newly composed songs with socially and politically aware ly ...

ism, ranging from the traditional music of the Maritimes and

Quebec Quebec ( ; )According to the Canadian government, ''Québec'' (with the acute accent) is the official name in Canadian French and ''Quebec'' (without the accent) is the province's official name in Canadian English is one of the thirtee ...

First Nations music Indigenous music of Canada encompasses a wide variety of musical genres created by Aboriginal Canadians. Before European settlers came to what is now Canada, the region was occupied by many First Nations, including the West Coast Salish and Haid ...

and tracks representing Canada's wide ethnic range. The release was compiled by Dan Rosenberg & Philly Markowitz. Gregory McIntosh of

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gave the album three stars, calling it diverse but nicely flowing.

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claimed the album was balanced toward "updated Irish", and lamented the lack of "unvarnished" native music.

Track listing

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rough Guide to the Music of Canada 2003 compilation albums World Music Network Rough Guide albums