Kevin Brereton, or simply k-os, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His alias k-os is pronounced as “chaos” and is an acronym for Knowledge of Self. k-os’s music is a wide variety of genres that include rap, funk, rock, and reggae whose lyrics often focus on promoting a positive message.
A five-piece hardcore rock band that was formed back in 2001 in Ontario, Alexisonfire is made up of George Pettit, Dallas Green, Wade MacNeil, Chris Steele, and Jordan Hastings. The band is characterized by their use of multiple vocals - one that features melodic, soft singing, one that can be categorized as punk rock, and an explosive screaming on the other end. When Alexisonfire emerged from the underground rock scene in late 2001, they instantly impressed music critics and got a gold certification for their self-titled debut album.
Eilleen Regina Edwards, or more popularly known as Shania Twain, is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country and pop music categories. Her album Come On Over is the biggest selling album of all time by a female musician, and the best selling album in the history of country music. Shania Twain has also received 5 Grammy awards, 27 BMI Songwriter awards, and has sold over 65 million albums worldwide.
Daryl Milton Byron Brunt is an Ontario resident and was a contestant on the 3rd season of the hit reality shoe Canadian Idol. Daryl left audiences amazed with his rendition of “When You Believe” which earned him a spot in the top 10 and also received the highest number of votes for that week. Enjoy the video below.
Sarah McLachlan is a Grammy-winning Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. she is popular for the emotional sound of her songs, some of her most popular songs being Angel (the video below), Building a Mystery, Adia, Possession, Fallen, I Will Remember You, and World on Fire.
Since 2006, she has sold over 26 million albums worldwide and also founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcases female musicians in the late 1990s.