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Singer-Songwriter William Prince Receives Canada's Walk of Fame Music Impact Honour

The soulful folk artist, who hails from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, will be celebrated by Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle at a Canada's Walk of Fame celebration on November 20.

William Prince

William Prince

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Singer-songwriter William Prince is a receiving a major music honour.

The folk singer, who hails from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, will receive the Canada's Walk of Fame Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour. The recognition goes to musicians who have used their platforms and artistry towards positive impact in the music industry.


Since the release of his debut album Earthly Days in 2015 and its popular single "Breathless," Prince has become one of Canada's best-loved singer-songwriters. Known for a soulful baritone voice and poignant storytelling, he's twice won the Juno award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, as well as winning Canadian Folk Music Awards and leading this year's Western Canadian Music Award nominations.

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Prince has also garnered international recognition, performing in 2023 at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and receiving the prestigious John Prine Songwriting Fellowship.

Alan Doyle of Newfoundland folk-rock band Great Big Sea will celebrate Prince at a Canada's Walk of Fame event on November 20 at Liberty Grand in Toronto, interpreting one of Prince's songs.

"Through his music William shares the stories of his family and community through the lens of support and love which is very inspiring," says Gary Slaight, President & CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation. "He has used his talents to support causes that benefits others and by doing so, makes him very deserving of The Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour.”

Previous Slaight Music Impact honourees include Kardinal Offishall (2023), Arkells (2022), Serena Ryder (2021), and Alessia Cara (2019).

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Latin

Montreal Recognizes the Importance of Latin Music and Dance at City Council

In an official motion, city councillor Josue Corvil presented an official motion to support Latin music and recognize its importance to Montreal culture.

Latin music is one of the fastest-growing genres in Canada, and it’s making a major impact in Quebec – but it faces its own challenges. This week, Montreal took an important step in officially addressing its significance.

On Monday (Nov. 18)November 18th, Josué Corvil, City Councillor for the Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension district, presented a motion to the Montreal City Council recognizing the vital role of Latin music and dance in the city’s heritage and cultural vibrancy. This initiative, led in collaboration with Héritage Hispanique Québec and several community organizations, aims to highlight the diversity and energy that Latin rhythms bring to Montreal.

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