Allison Russell won her first Grammy for Best American Roots Performance with “Eve Was Black” at the 2024 ceremony. She thanked Brandi Carlile for support and highlighted her career’s shift towards healing themes. Russell’s music reflects her journey to self-discovery, and she performed alongside Joni Mitchell at the event, showcasing Canadian talent.

Earlier this year the United Nations adopted a Draft Resolution at its 92nd Plenary Meeting, declaring that “World Steelpan Day” was to be observed annually on August 11th on the UN calendar. Now, just what could be so special about this instrument that it would deserve such an honor?

He’s been compared to a young Stevie Wonder and hailed as the newest torchbearer for nu-classic soul. Praise for his smooth vocal stylings has come from a variety of musicians including Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and India.Arie, while Canadian and International music fans have been raving over this Toronto singer.

Wesley Williams sounded more like a philosopher than a hip-hop superstar during an acceptance speech for one of his many honours recently. Maestro as he is better known, shared his viewpoint during an interview to discuss his many achievements in the entertainment industry.

What is the state of Canadian hip hop? What is the future from 2000 and beyond? WORD convened a group of notable industry players to offer some insight. They are Sol Guy, Craig Mannix, Jonathan Ramos and Ivan Berry. Here’s the breakdown from our panelists:

Jully Black has defied expectations to become a huge success in the Canadian music industry. Not the easiest of task when she was starting out. Singer, songwriter, television personality, the list goes on…. Jully continues to inspire.

Messenjah are arguably Canada’s most popular and important reggae band. They scored such hit singles as “Rock You High, “Jam Session,” “Cool Operator,” and “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love?,” appeared on the soundtrack of Tom Cruise movie Cocktail, and won the 1989 Juno Award for Best Reggae Recording.

To record her triumphant new album, Brown Sugar, S’Aida headed to Stantonville, Tennessee. The biggest creative leap forward on Brown Sugar is S’Aida’s songwriting.

In November of 2008, the Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) celebrate 20 years of existence. As an icon in the realm of choral music, TMC offers an audio signature that is distinct to the diasporic location of Toronto.

News of Oscar Peterson’s death reverberated around the world, as saddened fans, musicians and dignitaries remembered a man that Duke Ellington once called the ‘Maharaja of the keyboard.

A tribute to the talented Oscar Peterson at the 35th Annual IAJE Conference in Toronto. What are your fondest memories of Oscar? Listen to what others have to say about the Maharaja of the keyboard.

Known to the world as King Jammy’s, Lloyd James was mentored by the great dub master, King Tubby’s, before launching out on his own. Jammy’s would eventually return to Jamaica in the late 70’s, where the Prince became a King and rewrote the history of reggae music.

Those on the Toronto scene who have followed her career for the past 25 years have always known that Molly is a star. “I am a songwriter that can sing, sorta,” she states, with typical self-deprecation.

Hill is arguably the most commercially successful African-Canadian artist ever. International sales of his recordings have exceeded 100 million, and he has scored multiple hit singles, platinum albums, five Junos and a Grammy award.