2021 Polaris Music Prize

The 2021 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 27, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the award was presented in a livestreamed virtual event hosted by Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe of CBC Music.[1]

2021 Polaris Music Prize
DateSeptember 27, 2021 (2021-09-27)
CountryCanada
Hosted byAngeline Tetteh-Wayoe
WinnerCadence Weapon, Parallel World
Websitepolarismusicprize.ca
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The longlist was announced on June 16, 2021,[2] with the shortlist following on July 15, 2021.[3]

Shortlist

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Longlist

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Polaris Heritage Prize

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Nominees for the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize, an award to honour classic Canadian albums released before the creation of the Polaris Prize, were announced after the main Polaris Prize ceremony. The winners were announced on October 26.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Kelsey Adams, "How to watch the 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner celebration". CBC Music, September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ David Friend, "Daniel Lanois, Savannah Ré, Charlotte Cardin make long list of Polaris Music Prize". The Globe and Mail, June 16, 2021.
  3. ^ David Friend, "Dominique Fils-Aimé, Mustafa, and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson are among the 10 artists shortlisted for this year's Polaris Music Prize". Toronto Star, July 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Cadence Weapon wins Polaris Music Prize for ‘Parallel World’". The Globe and Mail, September 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Calum Slingerland (October 26, 2021). "Nomeansno, Faith Nolan Receive 2021 Polaris Heritage Prize". Exclaim!.