Miller still writes songs on the warped neck Fender guitar his mom fished out of his grandfather’s closet when he was 13. His 1999 Sketches EP won a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award, and he then headed to Phoenix to join Keith Secola and The Wild Band of Indians to help produce the award-winning Fingermonkey in 2000. In 2002, he released the JUNO Award winning Music Is The Medicine, and began focusing on his own career. His most recent release, Dirty Looks, represents his efforts to reconnect with his soul.

Formed in 1984 by long-time friends and songwriting collaborators Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, the group’s first album, 1987’s Outskirts established Blue Rodeo as hit-makers with the single “Try”. Over the next two decades, the band’s studio albums have sold over 3 million copies and it won a wealth of awards. Blue Rodeo’s 11th and latest album, Small Miracles, was recorded in the spring of ‘07 and was produced by the band and Chris Shreenan-Dyck.

This has been Leslie Feist's year, with the catchy "1234" landing in an iPod commercial and becoming a smash download, her performance on Saturday Night Live and impressive worldwide sales of her latest album, The Reminder. She was also photographed by the famed Annie Liebovitz for Vanity Fair in November 2007. Feist's second album garnered her international acclaim, winning two JUNO Awards with her second solo album, 2004's Let It Die.

Arcade Fire spent most of 2006 holed up in a small church in a small town outside of Montreal. The group was recording its second album, Neon Bible. From the moment its first album Funeral, was released in September of 2004, it was non-stop. From features in New York Times to performing with David Byrne, U2 and David Bowie, and traveling to Japan, Brazil and Sweden, it was a happy, tiring, surreal and weird time. Then they got to work on the new one — full of both half-assed punk rock mistakes and meticulously orchestrated woodwinds.

This has been Leslie Feist's year, with the catchy "1234" landing in an iPod commercial and becoming a smash download, her performance on Saturday Night Live and impressive worldwide sales of her latest album, The Reminder. She was also photographed by the famed Annie Liebovitz for Vanity Fair in November 2007. Feist's second album garnered her international acclaim, winning two JUNO Awards with her second solo album, 2004's Let It Die.

FATHEADS’s 2007 release, Building Full of Blues, is the sixth album in a critically acclaimed catalog that has won the group nominations and awards, including a JUNO Award and several Maple Blues Awards. Marrying blues with elements of soul, R&B, and a little bit of Cajun spice, the band has a distinctive sound. The band consists of leader Al Lerman (harp, sax, vocals), Omar Tunnoch (bass, vocals), John Mays (lead vocals), Darran Poole (guitar) and Bucky Berger (drums).

An illustrator/artist from Montreal, she currently resides in Tokyo and received a JUNO Award nomination for her work on Arcade Fire’s last album, Funeral.

Montreal's Miron has created over 15 films since 1982. His early body of work consists of found footage manipulation through optical printing and abstract cinematography of industrial landscapes. His current work has been shifting into a more "traditional" narrative cinema-style, although a strong psychedelic and surreal influence is still present. The 4th Life is a feature-length thriller shot in 35mm and set for theatrical release in 2008.

For the past 13 years, Jen Gould has worked as a professional actor in some of Canada’s finest theatres. She has also appeared in feature films, television, and has provided voices for many children’s cartoons. Over the past 17 years, she has worked with children — as a teacher, a counselor and as an entertainer. Since its release in December 2006, Music Soup has sold close to 20,000 copies.

A four-time JUNO Award winner and 10-time nominee, the violinist is considered one of classical music’s biggest names on the world stage. He has performed in over 20 countries on four continents with virtually every renowned orchestra and conductor. His recording of concertos by Korngold, Barber and Walton is the 20th title in an already impressive discography. The 2007-2008 season takes him on majors tours of South America, Australia, New Zealand, Berlin, Prague, Glasgow, Paris, New York and more.

Acclaimed conductor Maestro Bramwell Tovey has been music director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra since 2000, leading the country’s third largest orchestra to consistently successful seasons. A great champion of new music, he is regularly conducts educational concerts, Pops, and classical concerts.

This French-Canadian pianist has had a flourishing international career, appearing throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Far East. He is recognized for playing rare and adventurous repertoire, embracing music from the classical and romantic periods. Under an exclusive contract with Hyperion, his eclectic recordings range from concertos by Bernstein, Bolcom and Korngold to solo discs of Alkan, Godowsky, and Liszt. In 2005, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “a singer of rare gifts and artistic intensity,” and by the Washington Post for singing with “an all-encompassing warmth and joy, melding honed artistry with youthful enthusiasm,” the soprano has emerged as one of the most magnificent entertainers of the day. The New Brunswick native has released her debut solo recording, Surprise, showcasing newly orchestrated songs by Grammy and Pulitzer prize-winning composer William Bolcom, Schoenberg’s Brettl-Lieder and songs by Erik Satie.

The pure accessibility of Hatzis’ work hides a remarkably complex arsenal of techniques that draw upon the full diversity of musical approaches that exist in the world today. His music is inspired by early Christian spirituality, his own Byzantine music heritage, and various non-classical music genres such as jazz, pop and world music. Many of his most recent works bridge the gap between classical music and today’s popular music genres.

Raised in Abbotsford, BC, Doerksen has always had a passion for expressing worship through music. He released his first recording, You Shine (2002), and was presented with the 2003 International Award by the Gospel Music Association in America. Today was released in 2004 and was the No. 2 bestselling Christian CD in Canada that year. He has won numerous awards since then, including six 2007 GMA Covenant Awards. His latest album, Holy God, was the No. 1 Christian CD in Canada when it was released last March.

The Chris Tarry Group has been in existence in many different incarnations since 1994. With seven award-winning albums ranging in scope from trio's to 15 piece mini-big bands, Chris Tarry has constantly pushed the envelope of jazz with the presentation of his music. Seven sold out concert tours and many festival appearances have made The Chris Tarry Group one of the most successful jazz groups in North America. Regular appearances in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe have increased the band's international exposure. Chris' experience as one of the worlds top call electric bass players is a huge influence on the type of music he writes. Always eclectic, always soulful, and always memorable, The Chris Tarry Group brings you the history of contemporary jazz warmly wrapped with the ability of some of the greatest players in the world.

In the short span of a decade, Brandt has become the voice of country music in Canada and the recipient of countless awards and accolades. But these accolades haven't come without a few twists and turns along the way. Ask Brandt, and he'll tell you they've been the product of years of give and take, faith, and grace, words from the first single, "Didn't Even See The Dust," off of his latest album, Risk.

One of Canada’s premiere entertainers for more than 25 years, Newton-Davis has appeared with such legends as Eartha Kitt, Joan Rivers and Sandra Bernhard. Born in Ohio, Newton-Davis has appeared on the Mike Douglas Show, the Jackie Gleason Show and sang back up for Gloria Gaynor in the ‘70s. In the 80s he relocated to Toronto and became an immediate star, winning multiple JUNO Awards. This year he is nominated for the Billy Newton-Davis vs. Deadmau5 track “All U Ever Want.”

This platinum-selling, multiple award winner is an amazingly creative performer, who pushes boundaries with an inspired mix of folk, rock and electronic music. He has also made successful inroads in the film world, where he was nominated for a Genie for best original song for the theme to Le Dernier soufflé in 2000 and Jutra for best music for L’Audition in 2006. L’échec du materiel is an album just as poetic and melodious as 2001’s Rêver mieux, but more rooted in the concerns and aspirations of his contemporaries.

Formed in 1984 by long-time friends and songwriting collaborators Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, the group’s first album, 1987’s Outskirts established Blue Rodeo as hit-makers with the single “Try”. Over the next two decades, the band’s studio albums have sold over 3 million copies and it won a wealth of awards. Blue Rodeo’s 11th and latest album, Small Miracles, was recorded in the spring of ‘07 and was produced by the band and Chris Shreenan-Dyck.

A masterful banjoist, composer, educator, Stone’s music is steeped in the repertoire, technique, and lore of old-time and bluegrass music. He has studied with banjo elders Bela Fleck, Tony Tischka, and Bill Evans, as well as luminaries Bill Frisell and Dave Douglas. Though he is best known for his roots/jazz band Tricycle, his new album, The Utmost, features inventive roots music and a fresh new, sound.

Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, she always exhibited a special quality, winning beauty and talent contests as a schoolchild. Rihanna established herself in summer 2005 with her debut smash hit, "Pon de Replay," and continued to demonstrate her smash hit potential in subsequent years (e.g., "S.O.S.," 2006; "Umbrella," 2007). By the time she released her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), she was a full-fledged international pop star with a regular presence atop the charts, from Germany to Japan.

Born in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, the legendary songwriter’s lilting anthem “Both Sides Now” was a top 10 hit in the 1960’s for folk singer Judy Collins. Mitchell, then an aspiring folk singer, had her own hit with “Big Yellow Taxi.” Later singles, such as 1972’s “You Turn Me On,” and ’m A Radio,” established her as a complex and highly regarded musician, beloved for her poetic personal lyrics. Her albums include Ladies of the Canyon, Court and Spark, Blue, Mingus and Wild Things Run Fast. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and awarded a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2002. Her latest album is Shine.

The Vancouver-based crooner has sold more than 11 million albums worldwide and won five JUNO Awards to date. His grandfather, who would play everyone from Sinatra to Ella, introduced him to swing music. As with his previous two bestsellers, 2003’s self-titled debut and 2005’s follow-up, It’s Time, Call Me Irresponsible boasts more of Bublé’s buoyant modern interpretations of standards from a variety of eras, including songs by Leonard Cohen and Eric Clapton. It also includes two self-penned originals, including the first single “Everything.”

The Toronto group recently concluded touring behind its sophomore album, Billy Talent II. While on tour, the multiple JUNO Award winners recorded 666 Live, which features the astounding footage of the performance at Germany’s Rock Am Ring in front of 75,000 people. The band is comprised of frontman Ben Kowalewicz, guitarist Ian D’Sa, bassist Jon Gallant and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk. Their 2003’s self-titled debut went triple platinum in Canada. followed by an equally successful sophomore release.

Serena Ryder, who is only in her mid-‘20s, has a deep, bluesy, soulful voice that has drawn comparisons to Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin. Her first album, Falling Out, was released in 1999 on the Peterborough, Ontario indie label Mime Radio. In 2005, she released Unlikely Emergency, on Hawksley Workman’s Isadora label. Her latest studio album, on EMI, is 2006’s If Your Memory Serves You Well and is a collection of Canadian songs from the past century, including Leonard Cohen's "Sisters of Mercy," Galt MacDermot's "Good Morning Starshine" and The Band's "This Wheel's on Fire.”

Following the release of its 2005 self-titled sophomore album, Wintersleep spent months on the road touring through Canada, America and Europe. Upon return to their native Halifax, the band enlisted veteran producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian and Super Furry Animals), and worked in the studio for April and May of 2007. It was during this time that the 10 tracks of Wintersleep's third album, Welcome to the Night Sky, grew into its final stunning form.

This has been Leslie Feist's year, with the catchy "1234" landing in an iPod commercial and becoming a smash download, her performance on Saturday Night Live and impressive worldwide sales of her latest album, The Reminder. She was also photographed by the famed Annie Liebovitz for Vanity Fair in November 2007. Feist's second album garnered her international acclaim, winning two JUNO Awards with her second solo album, 2004's Let It Die.

From her astounding debut album, This Is Me, to her role in the theatre production Da Kink In My Hair, and writing for such artists as Nas and Destiny's Child, Jully Black is one of the most well respected singer-songwriters in Canda. Her lastest album, Revival, includes the catchy and soulful, "7 Day Fool", a spirited take on the Etta James classic.

The Canadian rapper of Palestinian decent recruited many of urban music’s finest to work alongside him on The Revolution, including Fabolous, Scarface, Kurupt, Nina Sky, Ginuwine, Mario Winans, and Monique. The double CD, which netted him a gold album (25,000 per CD), has spawned a No. 1 MuchMusic video with “Pressure” (featuring Fabolous), as well as a YouTube video hit with “History of Violence.” The Ottawa native has also toured with both Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube.

The unpretentious Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan native spent years in Switzerland programming and engineering for Mutt Lange on projects such as Shania Twain, Britney Spears, and the Corrs. Since relocating to the United States, he has worked with Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Robert Downy Jr. and Bryan Adams. Recently, his signature vitality and fullness of sound met with Ozzy Osbourne’s talent on Black Rain. He produced, engineered and mixed every track, as well as co-wrote the album.

Mikey Dangerous has dedicated an endless amount of time to developing his style and lyrical skills. His voice has been featured on a variety of recordings and hits worldwide and he has toured with artists such as The Beatnuts. Dangerous has been featured at the Montreal Tropical Festival, The Montreal International Reggae Festival (2005 and 2006), and in 2007, was a headliner at the Montreal Reggae Festival. “Don’t Go Pretending” and “You Are So Fine” are a couple tracks that will be featured on his debut album, due this summer.

When the rock group Finger Eleven released 2003's self-titled disc, the five-piece band could never have imagined that the ballad "One Thing" would hit No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and help propel the CD to gold status in the United States. Four years after its release, the band returned with the Johnny K-produced Them Vs. You Vs. Me, featuring another hit single, the grinding, groovy stomper "Paralyzer".

Nathan is an alt-country band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their album, Jimson Weed, won two Western Canada Music Awards and two Canadian Folk Music Awards. In 2007, Nathan released Key Principles, which won outstanding roots album at the Western Canadian Music Awards. The album, produced by Howard Redekopp (New Pornographers, Tegan & Sara), introduced an expansive sonic palette that helped the band navigate the line between their two-step tendencies and their pure pop passion.

The internationally acclaimed, two-time JUNO winner is a singer-songwriter with an uncommon ability to reach others through song. His storytelling, strong vocals, and powerful lyrics combine to make his subjects come alive — from the foreclosed farmer to the Canadian soldier in Dieppe, the working Joe to the teenage lover. His latest release, Right of Passage, is a quintessentially Canadian experience with such songs as “Leaving Edmonton” and “The Ballad of Bowser McCrea.”

This has been Leslie Feist's year, with the catchy "1234" landing in an iPod commercial and becoming a smash download, her performance on Saturday Night Live and impressive worldwide sales of her latest album, The Reminder. She was also photographed by the famed Annie Liebovitz for Vanity Fair in November 2007. Feist's second album garnered her international acclaim, winning two JUNO Awards with her second solo album, 2004's Let It Die.

This has been Leslie Feist's year, with the catchy "1234" landing in an iPod commercial and becoming a smash download, her performance on Saturday Night Live and impressive worldwide sales of her latest album, The Reminder. She was also photographed by the famed Annie Liebovitz for Vanity Fair in November 2007. Feist's second album garnered her international acclaim, winning two JUNO Awards with her second solo album, 2004's Let It Die.

She’s already jammed her CV with concerts at Carnegie Hall, jazz festivals in Vienna and Chicago, halls in Japan and China, and performed as a featured soloist with the Canada Pops Orchestra — all by age 25. Her new album, Debut, descends from the tradition of Mingus and Blakey, combining touches of lush atmosphere with lively, swinging grooves. The late Oscar Peterson said of her: “She is what we call serious.”

A music video director, editor and projectionist, he has worked with many acts, including Blue Rodeo, Sam Roberts, Modest Mouse, Mandy Moore, Buck 65, Interpol, Tegan and Sara, Rush, and Broken Social Scene. He is a self-taught video maker.

Formed in 1984 by long-time friends and songwriting collaborators Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, the group’s first album, 1987’s Outskirts established Blue Rodeo as hit-makers with the single “Try”. Over the next two decades, the band’s studio albums have sold over 3 million copies and it won a wealth of awards. Blue Rodeo’s 11th and latest album, Small Miracles, was recorded in the spring of ‘07 and was produced by the band and Chris Shreenan-Dyck.

Only in her mid-‘20s, Sophie Milman’s 2004 self-titled debut has sold almost 100,000 copies worldwide, hit the Billboard Top 5 in Canada and the Top 15 in the United States, and topped the iTunes jazz charts in five different territories. Meanwhile, she has headlined sold-out shows in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Japan, and throughout Europe – all the while continuing her commerce studies at the University of Toronto. Her new album, Make Someone Happy, tells a tale of her past, her present, and a future.

The Cuban-born, BC-based multi-instrumentalist (whose birth name is Alexis Puentes) released his sophomore album, produced Joby Baker (The Bills, Mae Moore). Aiming to infuse the new album with some of his early rock/pop influences. Cuba has filmed a video for “Tu Boca Lo Quita” and a documentary for Bravo! about Caribbean performers for the series Heart Beat. Last June, INDEF Media filmed a live performance DVD at Toronto’s Hugh's Room.