Three individuals, Richard Séguin, Diane Juster, and Muzion, received recognition and commendation.
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The SOCAN gala turned into a night to remember as the prestigious awards ceremony, recognizing success, craftsmanship, and cultural impact across the music world, took over the venue on Sunday night.
Richard Séguin, a household name in the Canadian music scene, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in his career. The ceremony featured a compilation concert by artists like Jorane, Luce Dufault, and Vincent Vallières, adding an extra touch of emotion to the event. Séguin, moved by the experience, paid homage to his fellow collaborators and shared his hopes for French-language songs to continue to inspire and comfort us all.
The award recognizeing the greatest impact on Quebec music was granted to Muzion, a rap trio, for their infectious hymn "La vie ti nèg." song that stirred the crowd into a frenzy, with audience members jumping to their feet, singing along to the melodious refrain. The honor made history as it was the first time a rap song received the Prix Empreinte culturelle.
Muzion, composed of Waahli, Barnev, and Shah Frank, took to the stage to accept the award, acknowledging their roots in the marginalized neighborhoods of Saint-Michel and Montreal-Nord, areas where dreams of success seemed distant. The trio emphasized the spirit of sharing and openness that motivated the creation of "La vie ti nèg."
Earlier in the night, the mastermind behind songs like "Je ne suis qu'une chanson," interpreted by Ginette Reno, Diane Juster, earned the Prix Excellence for her contributions to music, her roles as a builder, and her tireless efforts to improve the situation of artists.
In addition to these major awards, a multitude of artists were honored for their work, such as Cristobal Tapia de Veer, who won an honor for the music of the popular series "The White Lotus" and the film "Smile."
Young talent was also recognized, with Fredz (The Stage) taking home the Revelation Prize, an award previously won by Olivier Bibeau. The country category was awarded to Salebarbes, while Muzion won the newly renamed "global music" category. Artists like Priori, Kaytranada, and Charlotte Cardin, who have made a name for themselves outside Canada, were equally celebrated.
Richard Séguin was twice recognized, first for the Three Accords' Shoplifting Flight and later for The End of the Show. The latter, initially written for the musical comedy Pub Royal, was sung by Karl (Caméléon) and is now considered a shared public possession.
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- Mathieu, who wrote the hit "Je ne suis qu'une chanson," received the Prix Excellence for his significant contributions to the music industry.
- The rap trio Muzion made history by being the first rap group to win the Prix Empreinte culturelle for their song "La vie ti nèg."
- The entertaining compilation concert during the ceremony featured artists like Jorane, Luce Dufault, Vincent Vallières, and Fredz (The Stage).
- The arts scene was not left out, with Cristobal Tapia de Veer earning an honor for his work with popular series like "The White Lotus" and "Smile."
