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CBC/Radio-Canada reached a milestone with
three of its recordings winning JUNO Awards this past weekend in Winnipeg.
The three wins mean that CBC Records/Les disques Radio-Canada has garnered 25
JUNOs since 1984.
"The JUNO Awards recognize the best in Canadian musical talent and
CBC/Radio-Canada is proud of the role its Merchandising Division plays in
supporting and promoting established and emerging Canadian artists through its
record label, CBC Records/Les disques Radio-Canada," said René Bourdages,
President, CBC/Radio-Canada's Merchandising Division. "CBC Records/Les
disques
Radio-Canada is one of the premier suppliers to Canadians of albums featuring
some of the country's finest musicians across all genres."
CBC/Radio-Canada recordings picked up an award in the category of
Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble
Accompaniment. This was presented to Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, under the
direction of violinist Jeanne Lamon, for the CD Dardanus/Le temple de la
gloire: Music of Jean-Philippe Rameau. The CD was also nominated earlier in
the year for a Grammy Award.
The JUNO for Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral Performance
went to opera singer Isabel Bayrakdarian for her collection of Baroque arias
on the CD compilation, Cleopatra.
The World Music Album of the Year went to guitarists, Mighty Popo,
Madagascar Slim, Donné Robert, Alpha YaYa Diallo, Adam Solomon and Pa
Joe for
the CD, African Guitar Summit.
As Canadians' tastes and interests have evolved, the Merchandising
Division has expanded its catalogue beyond classical music to embrace jazz,
world, traditional and alternative rock releases. While CBC/Radio-Canada
recordings have led the classical music industry in regional and national
nominations and awards, this past weekend's win in the world music category
demonstrates a broadening excellence in music production. In making the best
music available to Canadians, CBC/Radio-Canada is becoming one of the most
recognized and respected record labels in the country.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its
largest cultural institutions. CBC/Radio-Canada reaches Canadians through
eight national radio and television networks, its full-service Web sites,
local/regional stations and affiliates, as well as the digital television
channel Country Canada, and the continuous music network Galaxie. In addition,
CBC/Radio-Canada has forged partnerships with other broadcasters and is a
partner in the specialty television services ARTV and The Documentary Channel.
Through this array of activities, CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and
cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French and
eight aboriginal languages. CBC/Radio-Canada was included this year in
Canada's Top 100 Employers.
For further information: Jason MacDonald, Director, Public Relations &
Operations, CBC/Radio-Canada, (613) 288-6239
