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Karkwa Win 2010 Polaris Music Prize

Karkwa were awarded the 2010 Polaris Music Prize for their album, 'Les Chemins de Verre,' Monday evening at an awards ceremony that featured performances by the nominees at Toronto's Masonic Temple. Nominees included Tegan and Sara's 'Sainthood,' Shad's 'TSOL,' Broken Social Scene's 'Forgiveness Rock Record,' Besnard Lakes' 'The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night,' Dan Mangan's 'Nice, Nice, Very Nice,' The Sadies' 'Dark 'Circles' and Radio Radio's 'Belmundo Regal.' Two previous Polaris Music ...

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04:29 on September 21 2010

Karkwa Win 2010 Polaris Music Prize

Spinner.com — Karkwa were awarded the 2010 Polaris Music Prize for their album, 'Les Chemins de Verre,' Monday evening at an awards ceremony that featured performances by the nominees... more info

05:16 on September 21 2010

Karkwa win Canadian version of the Mercury Prize

NME — Band crowned Polaris Prize winners award ahead of the likes of Broken Social Scene and Caribou more info

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07:33 on September 21 2010

Karkwa Wins Canada’s Best Album Polaris Prize

Undercover, Australia — Montreal art-rock act Karkwa wins Canada’s Mercury/AMP equivalent, the Polaris Prize. more info

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13:47 on September 21 2010

Karkwa Win 2010 Polaris Prize

Stereogum — Karkwa, a Montreal-based quintet that sings in French, beat out Broken Social Scene, Caribou, Owen Pallett, Shad, Tegan & Sara, The Besnard Lakes, and others for the Pola... more info

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