Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize

TORONTO — The Quebec rock ensemble Angine de Poitrine, known for their microtonal sound and masked performances, is among the 10 Canadian artists competing for the $30,000 Polaris Music Prize tonight at Massey Hall. The Polaris Music Prize, now judged by 200 music industry experts rather than an 11-person jury, will be awarded to the artist deemed to have the most artistic merit, regardless of commercial success or genre.

Other nominees include folk singer Charlotte Cornfield, whose album "Hurts Like Hell" delves into personal growth and renewal, and R&B and electronic-dance artist Rochelle Jordan. The gala, hosted by Odario Williams, will also award the $10,000 Polaris Song Prize, with the announcement preceding the main prize. Last year's winner was Montreal's Yves Jarvis for "All Cylinders," while Toronto's Mustafa won the song prize for "Gaza is Calling."