Jeremy Dutcher is now the only artist to win the Polaris Music Prize twice. He won in 2018 for his debut Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa and in 2024 for his follow-up Motewolonuwok.
The Montreal-based vocalist and composer becomes the first artist in Polaris history to win the prize twice.Jeremy Dutcher's December 2023 performance at Toronto's Massey Hall is 1 of 9 concerts available as part of the series, CBC Music Live at Massey. An 11-member jury selected the record as the best Canadian album of the year, based solely on artistic merit. The prize was awarded at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 17.
When speaking about the meaning of his win he said, "To bring forward art and music in this land, in our languages, with our esthetics — all I have to say is we are shining for you, now go shine for other people."is Dutcher's second album, and it's his second time winning the Polaris Music Prize. He is the first artist in 19 years of Polaris history to receive the award twice.
At the gala, Dutcher began his medley performance with "Sakomawit," which was followed by "Take my Hand" and "Together We Emerge," where he was joined by a chorus that flanked him while he sang at the piano. The powerful, soaring songs brought the room to a standstill.Sept. 24 at 11 p.m. ET .
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