Hall of fame and history of music

The history

Music has long been an important part of the everyday life of both the indigenous people of Canada and the settlers who appeared in Canada at the very beginning of the country's history. At the beginning of the 17th century, the development of music culture was inhibited by a number of factors (national heterogeneity of the population, uneven development of separate areas of the country, etc.). Features of the historical development of Canada led to the closeness of local music to English and French cultures.

In the 18th century, the development of this culture was slowed down by frequent wars between England and France. After the conquest of Canada by the British, the life of the regions inhabited by French and Anglo-Canadians developed separately. The role of garrison orchestras increased. Orchestras, marches, hymns, ballads gained popularity.

At the end of the 18th - in the early 19th century, some musical educational institutions appeared.

Toronto became one of the musical centers of the country, where the choir reached a high level. In other cities, the art of music continued to develop. At the beginning of the 20th century, the art of music began developing rapidly. The number of concerts and performances was increasing, and the first bands appeared. Festivals were an essential element of life.

Development

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, many local artists have won world fame, including the singer E. Albani, singers E. Gauthier, E. Burke, M. Edwina, E. Johnson, violinists K. Parlo and E. Clinch, pianist A. Laliberte, and others. There also was a group of well-known professional composers, most of whom got an education in Europe or moved to Canada from France, England, Belgium, Germany.

After World War II, music in Canada was developing really quickly. Plenty of new artists became famous.

Hall of Fame

The Canadian Music Hall of Fame was founded in 1976 by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The Hall of Fame was established to commemorate individuals and groups who have played a prominent role in the international recognition of Canadian musicians and music.

The Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony coincides with the annual Juneau Awards. The Hall of Fame has long been virtual, represented only by photographs on the wall of the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In 2005, it was announced that by 2007 a permanent exhibition of the Hall of Fame would open at the Metropolis shopping and entertainment center. Construction on the complex was later frozen and in 2011 it was announced that by 2014 the Hall of Fame would have a permanent facility in Calgary, Alberta, containing important exhibits that would tell the story of Canada's Hall of Fame and Cultural Heritage members.

Popular artists of Canada

There are many talented singers in Canada who are well-known all over the world: from those representing folk to progressive rock. All of them contributed to the popularization of Canadian culture and helped to prove that this country can boast of not only sports. Let's have a look at the popular artists.

• Alanis Morissette. There was a period when almost no American comedy was complete without one of the most popular songs of Alanis called "Ironic". It was this track that made her famous all over the world and opened up many new opportunities for capturing an audience not only in Canada but also in other countries.
• Avril Lavigne. She is just a little girl in the male world. Such an image worked great for millions of young fans who loved Avril's rebellious nature, her passionate compositions, and uncompromising outlook on life.
• Bryan Adams. The unique Brian Adams is known all over the world, and these are not just empty words - everyone knows his voice. Highly acclaimed in the 80s with hits such as "Summer of 69" and "Cuts Like a Knife", he successfully cemented his status as a star with eternal 90s ballads in the style of "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You ". This track still holds the record for the longest period, held at number one in the prestigious UK charts.
• Céline Dion. Celine Dion is known for her strong voice and numerous hits, which are guaranteed to secure her place of honor on the list of the most famous and successful Canadian female performers.
• Drake. While the rappers Dream Warriors and K-os were only members of the underground in the 90s and 2000s, no Canadian musician could achieve massive success in this area. Then, Drake appeared, who started his career as a child (he was an actor first) but then devoted himself to music.