African Nova Scotian Music Association Explained

Headquarters:100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,
Website:https://theansma.com

African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) is a non-profit organization purposed towards supporting African Nova Scotians in the music industry.

Early History

In 1997, the African Nova Scotian Music Association was established in Nova Scotia, Canada.[1]

Nearly 50 people belonged to ANSMA by February 1999, and the organization was represented on the board of the East Coast Music Association.[2]

The first president of the association was Marc Perry. Lou Gannon was appointed president in 2003, six years after the organization's founding, and served until 2023.[3]

African Nova Scotian Music Association Awards

The ANSMA hosts the annual African Nova Scotian Music Association Awards. ANSMA held its first awards ceremony in November 1998.[4]

The categories for awards show include Emerging Artist of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album/EP of the Year.[5] Other awards include the Heritage Award, Pioneer Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Industry Development Award, and the Portia White Youth Award.[6]

ANSMA Lifetime Achievement Award

The African Nova Scotia Music Association presents a Lifetime Achievement Award to one individual each year during the association's annual award ceremony. The award is given to a musician or group that has impacted the African Nova Scotian music scene.

ANSMA Lifetime Achievement Recipients

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Black Talent Still Facing Barriers Says Retiring Head of African Nova Scotian Music Association . halifaxexaminer.ca. 5 December 2022 . 2024-05-10.
  2. News: Home-grown Black Music Is Slowly Making Inroads on the East Coast - Newspapers.com™. National Post. 16 February 1999. 28. 2024-05-10.
  3. Web site: President of African Nova Scotian Music Association reflects on 20 years in role . cbc.ca. 2024-05-10.
  4. Web site: Black talent still facing barriers, says retiring head of African Nova Scotian Music Association. halifaxexaminer.ca. 5 December 2022 . 2024-05-10.
  5. Web site: Ansma'd Our Prayers. thecoast.ca. 2024-05-10.
  6. Web site: Teen group Preston Primos wins first Portia White Youth Award . cbc.ca. 2024-05-11.
  7. Web site: Adams, Bucky & Basin Street - At Privateers' Warehouse. citizenfreak.com. 2024-05-11.
  8. Web site: African Nova Scotian Music Association Awards Honour N.S. Talent. cbc.ca. 2024-05-11.
  9. Web site: Brent Williams Official Website . brentwilliams.ca. 2024-05-11.
  10. Web site: African Nova Scotia Music Association celebrates Portia White . thecoast.ca. 2024-05-11.
  11. Web site: A cultural celebration comes to campus Dal welcomes African Nova Scotian Music Awards to the Cohn . dal.ca. 2024-05-11.
  12. Web site: Singer, actor Jackie Richardson receiving African Nova Scotian Music Association honours . saltwire.com. 2024-05-11.
  13. Web site: 22nd Annual African Nova Scotian Artist Showcase and Awards (DARTMOUTH). ansa.novascotia.ca. 2024-05-11.
  14. Web site: 2021 ANSMA Awards Honour African Nova Scotian Talent and Community Builders . saltwire.com. 2024-05-11.

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