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2026 Black Canadian Music Awards Winners Announced

ca.billboard.com - Jul 5, 2026

Billboard Canada reports that the SOCAN Foundation and SiriusXM Canada have named the winners of the 2026 Black Canadian Music Awards. For the fifth consecutive year, the partnership recognized rising talents including pHoenix Pagliacci, Tanika Charles, Desirée Dawson, Kareem James, and Rachel "Ray" McFarlane. These recipients, representing genres from R&B to jazz and film scoring, will each receive a $10,000 cash prize to advance their careers. Additionally, five "artists to watch" were selected to receive $1,000 each. The awards highlight a diverse group of musicians celebrated for their creativity and achievements in the Canadian music industry. Readers should follow the original source link for the full story and complete list of honorees.