Canada91裸聊视频檚 role in 50 years of hip-hop history will get a spotlight on this year91裸聊视频檚 Juno Awards broadcast.
Organizers of the homegrown music celebration say they91裸聊视频檝e booked Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty as MCs to lead viewers through a tribute to the country91裸聊视频檚 place in the music genre.
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Others set to appear include female hip-hop pioneers Michie Mee and DJ Mel Boogie as well as relative newcomer Tobi.
The showcase of hip-hop history is written and produced by Kardinal and Joanne Gairy, the Toronto actress and hip-hop poet known as Jemeni.
The Juno Awards take place March 13 at Edmonton91裸聊视频檚 Rogers Place, and air on CBC-TV and CBC Gem.
Nine-time Juno winner Avril Lavigne, who91裸聊视频檚 up for five awards this year, will be among the presenters, alongside other new additions that include singers Lauren Spencer Smith, Jessie Reyez and 91裸聊视频淜im91裸聊视频檚 Convenience91裸聊视频 actor Andrew Phung.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Nickelback will be toasted on the show by Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid before the band performs a medley of their hits.
91裸聊视频擠avid Friend, The Canadian Press