Playlist for the Planet to be released in November
VANCOUVER — The David Suzuki Foundation and CBC Radio 3 are announcing 11 winners of the largest environmental song search in Canada, Playlist for the Planet.
Winners include well-known independent artists such as Danny Michel, Delhi 2 Dublin and David Myles. More than 600 songs were submitted by artists from across the country, and more than 10,000 Canadians cast a ballot to choose their favourites for Canada's first collection of eco-anthems, which will be officially released by Universal Music next year. Eleven finalists were chosen, one from each province, and one from the territories.
"The ability songs have to rally emotions and actions is nothing short of extraordinary," said David Suzuki. "I believe an environmental anthem can help bring the overwhelming public support for the environment to its rightful place. These musicians will inspire thousands of Canadians to gather around song and take action for our planet."
The full list of winners includes:
S.O.S., Delhi 2 Dublin (British Columbia)
The One, Keith and Renee (Manitoba)
Let's Keep It Natural, Paper Lions (Prince Edward Island)
Feather, Fur & Fin, Danny Michel (Ontario)
Black Gold, Berna-Dean Holland (Alberta)
I Don't Want to Know, David Myles (Nova Scotia)
Weight of the World, Glenn Sutter (Saskatchewan)
Think About the Planet, Remy Rodden (The North)
Heal, Jack Lavoie (Quebec)
Song for Mariana, Ashelin (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Our World, Katie MacDonald (New Brunswick)
These artist will be featured on a Playlist for the Planet compilation album alongside established Canadian artists including Joel Plaskett, Bruce Cockburn, Broken Social Scene, k-os, Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Bachman (with Sarah McLachlan and Nikki Yanofsky), DOA, Tom Jackson, Johnny Reid, Raffi, LIGHTS, Jessie Farrell, Rush, The Trews, Great Big Sea and Tanya Tagaq.
"Anybody can write a song. Anybody can raise hell. Anybody can change the world," said Joey "Shithead" Keithley from DOA, who has been advocating for the environment sine the 1970s.
Advance copies of the Playlist for the Planet album will be available in November through DSF's holiday catalogue. These limited-edition CDs, along with Playlist T-shirts, will be released before the album's official launch next year. All money raised from the sale of Playlist for the Planet will support the David Suzuki Foundation's science-based environmental work.
For more information, contact:
Sutton Eaves, Communications Specialist, David Suzuki Foundation
604-732-4228, ext. 1282
