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.
Born on December 2, 1978, Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and instrumentalist who also holds a Portuguese citizenship. Her Grammy Award-winning single I’m Like a Bird was her breakthrough single and several albums followed after, including the album Loose and one of its hit singles, Promiscuous, which is the video below.
Kathryn Dawn Lang or popularly known as K.D. Lang, was born on November 2, 1961 and is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter. She was first drawn to country music when she attended college, and became fascinated with the life and music of Patsy Cline and there she was determined to pursue a career as a professional singer. When K.D. Lang formed a Patsy Cline tribute band and released a debut album, it eventually led to national attention in Canada.
Lang was first drawn to country music when she attended college. Soon, she became fascinated with the life and music of Patsy Cline and ultimately determined to pursue a career as a professional singer. Lang formed a Patsy Cline tribute band called the Reclines in 1983, and they recorded a debut album, Friday Dance Promenade. A follow-up album, A Truly Western Experience, was released in 1984 and received strong reviews and which led to national attention in Canada.Her music career continued to prosper, and the rest is history.
Born September 27, 1984, Avril Lavigne is a Canadian Grammy award-nominated pop punk musician and actress. In 2007, she won 9th place in the Jabra music contest for the Best Band in the World category, based on fan votes from all over the world. Since her debut album in 2002 entitled Let Go, her albums have sold more than 30 million worldwide.
The Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian indie-pop band based on the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker from Ontario. The musical style of the band has been compared to those of the Red House Painters, Nick Drake, Will Oldham, Gram Parsons, Sufjan Stevens, Iron&Wine, and Neil Young.
Occasionally referred to as BnL, the Barenaked Ladies is a Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated Canadian rock band.The members of the band include Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart.
Barenaked Ladies was formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, and are best known for hits like “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” “If I had $1,000,000,” and “Call and Answer,” the video below.