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Another Nova Scotia Music Week Is In The Books! Here Are The Winners!

I wasn’t able to attend NS Music Week this year but it looks amazing! It was in Yarmouth again and venues, performers and vibes seemed perfect! I’ve gone the last few years in a row and its such an amazing special of Nova Scotia talent!

Check out the winners below!

African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year: Jah’Mila

Americana/Bluegrass Recording of the Year: Charlie A’Court – San Palarino

Blues Recording of the Year: Campbell & Johnston – Paisley Hearts

Children’s Artist of the Year: Razzmatazz

Classical Recording of the Year: India Gailey with Symphony Nova Scotia & Karl Hirzer – Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth

Country Recording of the Year: Bill Ricky – Bill Ricky

DJ of the Year: KAYO

Electronic Artist of the Year: Rich Aucoin

Entertainer of the Year: Terra Spencer

Folk/Roots Recording of the Year: Terra Spencer – Sunset

Hip Hop/Rap Recording of the Year: KAYO – EXTENDED TRIP

Indigenous Artist of the Year: Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers

Jazz Recording of the Year: Sam Wilson – Wintertides

Loud Recording of the Year: The Orchids – The Orchids

Music Video of the Year: Mo Kenney – From Nowhere, directed by Nicole Cecile Holland and Sarah Swire

Musician of the Year: Siobhan Martin

New Artist Recording of the Year: Mat Elliott – South Endings

Pop Recording of the Year: Pillow Fite – Hard Feelings, Soft Promises

Prix de l’Acadie: Kristen Martell

R&B/Soul Artist of the Year: JupiterReign

Rock Recording of the Year: Eric Stephen Martin – Paper Chains

SOCAN Songwriter of the Year: Mo Kenney

Traditional Recording of the Year: Lucy MacNeil – Angels Whisper

Find all the info and artist links HERE

  • Ben Holmes has lived on the South Shore of Nova Scotia for most of his life and has a deep passion for the culture and community of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. He believes strongly in the importance of radio and other local media, and the role they play in keeping communities informed, connected, and entertained.
    He is the host of “Breakfast With Ben” on CKBW in Bridgewater. When he is not talking, at least not into a microphone, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors, cycling, watching films, taking road trips, and being around family and friends.

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