MUSIC
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John K. Samson (2013)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
You might not recognize the name at first, but the voice is instantly identifiable. The long-time frontman of Canada’s indie superheroes, the Weakerthans, uses his charming lyrics to create images of the people and places across Canada’s roaming countryside, singing songs that resonate years later.