By David Friend The Canadian Press Artists from three corners of Canada\u2019s music scene emerged as big winners at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday as rapper Tobi, alternative singer Aysanabee and pop star Tate McRae came out on top. Each pocketed two trophies at the invite-only event held at the Halifax Convention Centre, a precursor to Sunday\u2019s Junos broadcast on CBC. Oji-Cree musician Aysanabee\u2019s \u201cHere and Now\u201d was named alternative album of the year, while he also won the songwriter\u2019s award for his work on the album\u2019s tracks. While accepting one of his awards the musician, born Evan Pang, asked his fellow Indigenous artists in the room to stand up and be acknowledged, saying this year saw more Indigenous artists up for Junos than ever. Representatives for the… <\/p>\n
By David Friend The Canadian Press Artists from three corners of Canada\u2019s music scene emerged as big winners at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday as rapper Tobi, alternative singer Aysanabee and pop star Tate McRae came out on top. Each pocketed two trophies at the invite-only event held at the Halifax Convention Centre, a precursor to Sunday\u2019s Junos broadcast on CBC. Oji-Cree musician Aysanabee\u2019s \u201cHere and Now\u201d was named alternative album of the year, while he also won the songwriter\u2019s award for his work on the album\u2019s tracks. While accepting one of his awards the musician, born Evan Pang, asked his fellow Indigenous artists in the room to stand up and be acknowledged, saying this year saw more Indigenous artists up for Junos than ever. Representatives for the... <\/p>\n