Montreal's Pierre Kwenders Wins the 2022 Polaris Music Prize!

On September 19th the 2022 Polaris Prize went to Montreal's Pierre Kwenders for his latest album, José Louis and the Paradox of Love. He received $50,000 as part of the award.

Here is his acceptance speech

Video above courtesy of CBC Music

Links: Pierre Kwenders, anaiis, Video above courtesy of Pierre Kwenders

Here is the full Gala

Video above courtesy of CBC Music

This year's Short List also included:

• Charlotte Day Wilson: ALPHA
• Destroyer: LABYRINTHITIS
• Hubert Lenoir: PICTURA DE IPSE
• Kelly McMichael: Waves
• Lisa Leblanc: Chiac Disco
• Ombiigizi: Sewn Back Together
• Ouri: Frame of a Fauna
• Shad: TAO
• Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Life After

Links: Polaris Music Prize, More Polaris Stories

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