| 2024 Polaris Music Prize | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 17, 2024 |
| Location | Massey Hall |
| Country | Canada |
| Winner | Jeremy Dutcher, Motewolonuwok |
| Website | polarismusicprize |
The 2024 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 17, 2024 at Massey Hall. [1]
The longlist was announced on June 11, [2] and the shortlist was released July 12. [3]
The award was won by Jeremy Dutcher for his album Motewolonuwok , making him the first repeat winner of the award in its history. [4]
Jeremy Dutcher , Motewolonuwok Nominees for the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize, an award to honour classic Canadian albums released before the creation of the Polaris Prize, were announced at the main Polaris Prize ceremony. The winners were Jackie Mittoo for his album Macka Fat and Tegan and Sara for their album So Jealous . [5]
Tegan and Sara, So Jealous - Public Vote Jackie Mittoo, Macka Fat - Jury PrizeDonat Roy Mittoo, better known as Jackie Mittoo, was a Jamaican-Canadian keyboardist, songwriter and musical director. He was a member of The Skatalites and musical director of the Studio One record label.
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