To help celebrate Canada Day this Sunday, CBC Music asked a variety of musicians from across the country – singer-songwriters, rockers, gospel singers and country crooners – to let us know how they plan to spend our nation's 145th birthday.
Plus, they tell us what Canadian figures inspire them and share their Canada Day all-Canadian playlist.
Check out their Q&As and playlists below:
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Marcus Mosely of the Sojourners
James Keelaghan
Ewan Currie of the Sheepdogs
Jill Barber
Chris Kirby
Matt Andersen
Hayley Sales
Kendel Carson
David Francey
Barney Bentall
Rick Tippe
Neil Osborne of 54-40
Steve Dawson
Meg Warren
What Canadian songs will be listening to on July 1? Let us know in the comments below.
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posted by
Brad Frenette
on Jun 30, 2012