2011 Polaris Music Prize
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The 2011 edition of the Canadian
Polaris Music Prize
was presented on September 19, 2011. The winner was Arcade Fire, for the album The Suburbs
.
For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Polaris Music Prize
Polaris Music Prize
The Polaris Music Prize is a music award annually given to the best full-length Canadian album based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label...
was presented on September 19, 2011. The winner was Arcade Fire, for the album The Suburbs
The Suburbs (Arcade Fire album)
The Suburbs is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released in August 2010. Coinciding with the announcement the band released a limited edition 12-inch single containing two tracks from the album, “The Suburbs” and “Month of May”. The album debuted at #1 on the Irish...
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For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.