Urban Music Association of Canada

The Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC) is a Canadian non-profit[1] organization focused on showcasing and expanding Canadian urban music established in 1996. UMAC offers a variety of service such as workshops, tours and also hosts the Canadian Urban Music Awards.[2] Its president is Trevor Shelton.[3]

History

UMAC was established in 1996 to promote urban music in Canada.[4] It has chosen an Artist of the Year every year since its establishment, a distinction that has been described as "prestigious" by MTV.[5]

Canadian Urban Music Awards

The UMAC created its annual Canadian Urban Music Awards in 1998[1] "to garner more attention for the country's growing urban-music scene."[6] In 2004, the awards covered 24 categories including soca, gospel, jazz and spoken word.[1] The awards have also been known as Urban X-posure awards.[6]

See also

• Canadian hip hop
• Music of Canada

References

1. "Keshia Chante on top at Urban Music Awards". CTV.ca. Bell Globemedia Inc. Canadian Press. October 21, 2004. Archived from the original on October 30, 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
2. "Nominees announced for Urban Music Awards". CBC.ca. September 1, 2004. Retrieved July 17, 2009.
3. "Michael Jackson: Black or ... what?". Toronto Star. June 28, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2009.
4. "Urban Music Awards held tonight". CBC.ca. July 31, 2003. Retrieved July 17, 2009.
5. "Choclair / Full Biography". MTV.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2009.
6. "Shawn Desman wins big at Urban X-Posure awards". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. August 2, 2003. Retrieved February 24, 2017.