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Canadian Musicians

It recently occured to me that I like and listen to an awfully high percentage of Canadian music.
I am quite happy to make this confession because/although I am not Canadian.[Aussie]

Some of the Canadian artists I regularly listen to are-Bruce Cockburn,The Flying Bulgars,Holly Cole,Jane Siberry,Leonard Cohen,Mc Gariggle Sisters,Martha Wainwright,Rufus Wainwright,KD Lang,Neil Young,Blue Rodeo,Joni Mitchell,Ron Sexsmith,Harry Manx,Sarah McLachlan and Diana Krall.

I was hoping to expand this list and would be grateful for any other suggestions of good Canadian music in a similar vain[please no Rush suggestions].I'm sure that like many great Australian musos some great Canadians get little recognition outside of their own country.
If it is well recorded too that would be a real bonus.
A brief description of what type of music any suggestions typify would also help.

JT
jtgofish
jtgofish OP
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Keep them coming please.Cowboy Junkies are an old favourite I forgot to list.
I remember going into recored shops in Nova Scotia and being amazed at the amount of local maritime province recordings.I hope this rich vein of Canadian folk/roots is still going strong.

If you ever get a chance to see the Waifs live do it.One of the best live bands I have seen and just a great feel good buzz.
ngjockey
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Downchild Blues Band
Powder Blues
Believe it or not, Lee Aaron is singing Jazz now.
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rick_hopkins
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Try this web site: http://www.borealisrecords.com/ There are a few called Six Strings North of the Border which are great samplers. There is also a Gordon Lightfoot tribute album featureing Canadian groups like the Tragically Hip and Bruce Cockburn. I also like Alex Houghton: http://www.alexhoughton.com/houghton/ Her latest CD Happy Body is great.
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rick_hopkins
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I forgot one I would recommend... If you are into jazz fusion try UZEB. Start with the Best of CD and if interested, check out the bassist, Alain Caron who has an impressive solo career : http://www.alaincaron.com/eng/uzeb.htm I'm listening to Alain Caron 5 right now. There are samples of each track you can try before you buy.
dfrigovt
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Check out Kathleen Edwards and the Duhks. Both are also great live. I think you will like them given the other bands you mentioned. Also second the Junkies...I see them whenever I get the chance.
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