Though bordering America, the home of rock and roll, Canadian artists such as Neil Young, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Arcade Fire have each carved out a sound and style that is uniquely their own—leaving an indelible mark that continues to influence and inspire generations of musicians.

Doo-wop is a genre of acapella rhythm and blues music, which originated in the ‘30s and ‘40s across African American communities in Philadelphia and Chicago, among others. Focusing on vocal harmonies, doo-wop provides a beautiful layering between a lead vocal and strong underlying voices mimicking instruments.