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The Province
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Two B.C. artists win $10,000 Black Canadian music award
Singers Haleluya Hailu and Bukola are recipients of the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards Album cover by Vancouver-based singer Haleluya Hailu. Photo by Haieluya Hailu Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The SOCAN Foundation has announced Coquitlam R&B singer Bukola and Vancouver emo act Haleluya Hailu have each won at the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The two B.C. musicians are joined by Ontario's Nia Nadurata and Kalisway and Nova Scotia's Obediya Jones-Darrell as winners at the fourth-annual awards. The prize is valued at $10,000. The Black Canadian Music Awards were established through a joint partnership by SiriusXM Canada and the SOCAN Foundation in 2020 to recognize and promote the contributions across all music genres by Black music creators across Canada. Candidates must by Canadian citizens, identify as Black, and be the original creators of the musical submissions to apply for the awards, which are judged by a jury of Black Canadian artists and industry professionals. The first five winners all receive a $10,000 award. An additional five artists selected in the Ones to Watch category receive awards valued at $1,000. This year's Ones to Watch are Seago, AfrotroniX, Kwazii, Laurie Torres and iamamSaam. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Submissions for the awards are received at Meet the B.C. winners Bukola is a Coquitlam-based singer. Photo by Rachel Pick / PNG • Nigerian-Canadian artist Bukola was born in Vancouver and is currently based in Coquitlam. Her latest EP, titled the Confessions of an Antisocial Butterly, was produced by Baca & Brandn and recorded in Los Angeles. The artist describes the mix of R&B vocals, jazz guitar and heartfelt lyrics as ' a retelling of the classic coming-of-age story through the eyes of a twentysomething Nigerian Canadian girl in the suburbs.' Inspired by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Bukola's performance credits include venues such as Toronto's El Mocambo and B.C. Place. Her music has appeared in streaming series such as Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and Disney+'s The Princess. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Burnaby-born, Vancouver-based Ethiopian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu was first featured in the pages of The Vancouver Sun and Province while still attending Burnaby North Secondary, when her debut EP, titled Greetings & Salutations, hit the No. 1 spot on Simon Fraser University radio station CJSF, and No. 2 on the University of Victoria's CFUV station. Following music studies at Selkirk College in Nelson, Hailu returned to making music, inking a deal with 604 Records, the label co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Vancouver lawyer Jonathan Simkin. Her debut EP, Eternally Yours, included the singles Useless, Pinball and Manic Pixie Pacifist. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Real Estate Local News News
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two B.C. artists win $10,000 Black Canadian music award
The SOCAN Foundation has announced Coquitlam R&B singer Bukola and Vancouver emo act Haleluya Hailu have each won at the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards. The two B.C. musicians are joined by Ontario's Nia Nadurata and Kalisway and Nova Scotia's Obediya Jones-Darrell as winners at the fourth-annual awards. The prize is valued at $10,000. The Black Canadian Music Awards were established through a joint partnership by SiriusXM Canada and the SOCAN Foundation in 2020 to recognize and promote the contributions across all music genres by Black music creators across Canada. Candidates must by Canadian citizens, identify as Black, and be the original creators of the musical submissions to apply for the awards, which are judged by a jury of Black Canadian artists and industry professionals. The first five winners all receive a $10,000 award. An additional five artists selected in the Ones to Watch category receive awards valued at $1,000. This year's Ones to Watch are Seago, AfrotroniX, Kwazii, Laurie Torres and iamamSaam. Submissions for the awards are received at • Nigerian-Canadian artist Bukola was born in Vancouver and is currently based in Coquitlam. Her latest EP, titled the Confessions of an Antisocial Butterly, was produced by Baca & Brandn and recorded in Los Angeles. The artist describes the mix of R&B vocals, jazz guitar and heartfelt lyrics as 'a retelling of the classic coming-of-age story through the eyes of a twentysomething Nigerian Canadian girl in the suburbs.' Inspired by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Bukola's performance credits include venues such as Toronto's El Mocambo and B.C. Place. Her music has appeared in streaming series such as Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and Disney+'s The Princess. • Burnaby-born, Vancouver-based Ethiopian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu was first featured in the pages of The Vancouver Sun and Province while still attending Burnaby North Secondary, when her debut EP, titled Greetings & Salutations, hit the No. 1 spot on Simon Fraser University radio station CJSF, and No. 2 on the University of Victoria's CFUV station. Following music studies at Selkirk College in Nelson, Hailu returned to making music, inking a deal with 604 Records, the label co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Vancouver lawyer Jonathan Simkin. Her debut EP, Eternally Yours, included the singles Useless, Pinball and Manic Pixie Pacifist. sderdeyn@ Q&A: Haleluya Hailu talks about putting together Greetings and Salutations EP with fellow teenagers Q+A: Haleluya Hailu unleashes her Manic Pixie Pacifist on eternally, yours
Vancouver Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Two B.C. artists win $10,000 Black Canadian music award
The SOCAN Foundation has announced Coquitlam R&B singer Bukola and Vancouver emo act Haleluya Hailu have each won at the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards. The two B.C. musicians are joined by Ontario's Nia Nadurata and Kalisway and Nova Scotia's Obediya Jones-Darrell as winners at the fourth-annual awards. The prize is valued at $10,000. The Black Canadian Music Awards were established through a joint partnership by SiriusXM Canada and the SOCAN Foundation in 2020 to recognize and promote the contributions across all music genres by Black music creators across Canada. Candidates must by Canadian citizens, identify as Black, and be the original creators of the musical submissions to apply for the awards, which are judged by a jury of Black Canadian artists and industry professionals. The first five winners all receive a $10,000 award. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. An additional five artists selected in the Ones to Watch category receive awards valued at $1,000. This year's Ones to Watch are Seago, AfrotroniX, Kwazii, Laurie Torres and iamamSaam. Submissions for the awards are received at . • Nigerian-Canadian artist Bukola was born in Vancouver and is currently based in Coquitlam. Her latest EP, titled the Confessions of an Antisocial Butterly, was produced by Baca & Brandn and recorded in Los Angeles. The artist describes the mix of R&B vocals, jazz guitar and heartfelt lyrics as ' a retelling of the classic coming-of-age story through the eyes of a twentysomething Nigerian Canadian girl in the suburbs.' Inspired by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Bukola's performance credits include venues such as Toronto's El Mocambo and B.C. Place . Her music has appeared in streaming series such as Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and Disney+'s The Princess. • Burnaby-born, Vancouver-based Ethiopian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu was first featured in the pages of The Vancouver Sun and Province while still attending Burnaby North Secondary, when her debut EP, titled Greetings & Salutations, hit the No. 1 spot on Simon Fraser University radio station CJSF, and No. 2 on the University of Victoria's CFUV station. Following music studies at Selkirk College in Nelson, Hailu returned to making music, inking a deal with 604 Records, the label co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Vancouver lawyer Jonathan Simkin. Her debut EP, Eternally Yours , included the singles Useless, Pinball and Manic Pixie Pacifist. sderdeyn@
CBC
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
CBC and SOCAN Foundation's Reverie: The Indigenous Music Residency is returning this summer
CBC and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Foundation are once again teaming up to launch Reverie: The Indigenous Music Residency, where four Indigenous musicians will come together to write music and expand on their artistry. The four selected artists will spend July 2-31 in Toronto to foster their creativity and create an original song. They will receive mentorship, educational support and networking opportunities, while also accessing CBC's production facilities. At the end of the month, they will showcase their new material during a special live performance. The first iteration of Reverie took place in 2024, with Logan Staats, Ashley Ghostkeeper, Hasaatuk, Raven Reid, Wiidaaseh and Beaatz participating. "Being part of this residency was an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever," said Beaatz. "From the incredible resources provided to support our creativity to the strong sense of community that formed, it was truly an honour to take part in such a program." Eligible Indigenous musicians can apply here until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The selected musicians will receive: Travel to and from Toronto. Accommodation for the duration of the residency. A $2,000 honorarium to cover participation costs (e.g. food, associated living costs, etc.). Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) scale rates applicable for creative work. A Presto card to cover transit in Toronto. A live performance showcase. Potential video/documentary coverage to be featured on CBC platforms. Access to a dedicated producer for program support. Education and mentorship sessions curated by SOCAN Foundation. "CBC is proud to partner with SOCAN on a second edition of this important program that supports the growth and advancement of Indigenous musicians," said Tara Mora, senior director, radio, talk and music programming for unscripted content, CBC, in a press release. "Following the successful launch of the inaugural program, we're looking forward to providing a new group of artists with access to CBC mentorship and resources through Reverie, to amplify their voices and shine a brighter spotlight on their talent." "We are grateful for our partnership with CBC and the Indigenous Advisory for their dedicated support to sustain Reverie," said Charlie Wall-Andrews, executive director of the SOCAN Foundation in a press release. "Through this collaboration, we continue to support and empower Indigenous music creators by providing them the time and space, mentorship, and key resources to help amplify their creativity."
