Description: The Canadian Music Industry
Canada has produced many influential artists over the decades. A lot of these singers and songwriters have won countless awards, making the country a great source of talent. The eclectic mix of cultures and influences has led to Canada nurturing its own thriving music industry. Here are the various aspects of this burgeoning sector:
Music and artists alike are usually predominantly defined as either mainstream or indie. There are several things that separate these two characterizations. Mainstream music is typically backed by a record label where the artist or band signs a record deal. They usually target a large audience and have considerably larger funds to spend on their endeavours. In comparison, Indie artists usually are not signed to a label. If they are, they still tend to have more creative control than their mainstream counter
For decades now, Canada has been producing artists that are truly a cut above the rest. Some artists that will be etched in history are the likes of Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. They contributed a great deal to the progression of music and are considered inspiration for many modern artists. Canada certainly was not short on bands either. The country was home to Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Rush, and the Guess Who. Canada also produced The Band, who was originally the backing for Bob Dylan.