It’s time for another segment of Firsts, Favourites & Facts. This time we’ve asked a number of musicians what their first musical instrument was. Take a few moments to find out 14 of their answers now, and stay tuned for the next 14 coming soon!
Maryem Tollar from Al Qahwa
Toronto’s World Music Group, Al Qahwa unveiled the title track “WEYN ALLAH (Where is God?)” from their upcoming album, on April 14. Listen here.
Find out what Maryem Tollar’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with Al Qahwa via their socials.
Connect with Al Qahwa:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Quintessa
Toronto-based pop singer Quintessa recently shared her single, “Zone.” Listen here.
Find out what Quintessa’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Quintessa:
Website
Twitter
Instagram
Mister Rabbit
Ontario band Mister Rabbit recently unveiled the album, End Of History Illusion on March 30, 2023. Listen here.
Find out what Jeff’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with him via their socials.
Connect with Mister Rabbit:
Instagram
Christopher Jackson
Kingston, ON singer-songwriter Christopher Jackson chronicles that moment of divine realization in his new single “Only You.”
Find out what Christopher’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Christopher Jackson:
Website
Facebook
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Lisa Hartt
Canadian singer-songwriter Lisa Hartt recently released her single, “Tell the Truth” from her upcoming album, Arrival. Listen here.
Find out what Lisa’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Lisa Hartt:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
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Brutal Youth
Toronto’s Brutal Youth unveiled their album, Rebuilding Year on April 21. Listen here.
Find out what guitarist, Joshua’s first musical instrument was below and stay up to date with Brutal Youth via their socials.
Connect with Brutal Youth:
Bandcamp
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Sovereign Council
Canada’s Sovereign Council has unveiled their EP, World On Fire. Listen here.
Find out what rhythm guitarist, Chris’s first musical instrument was below and stay up to date with Sovereign Council via their socials.
Connect with Sovereign Council:
Bandcamp
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Twitter
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JACE Carrillo
Montreal R&B-Pop artist JACE Carrillo released his single, “Equinox” on March 31. Listen here.
Find out what Jace’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Jace Carrillo:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
Aruna & The Sirens
Bath, Ontario-based band Aruna & the Sirens have released an anthem calling attention to the global surge in gender-based violence entitled “Have You Seen My Sister?” Listen here.
Find out what vocalist, Aruna Antonella Handa’s first instrument was below and stay up to date with the band via their socials.
Connect with Aruna & The Sirens:
Website
Twitter
Kari Lyn
Toronto-based folk-rock songstress Kari Lyn recently unveiled her single, “Anyways.” Listen here.
Find out what Kari’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Kari Lyn:
Website
Bandcamp
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Kilmore
Halifax’s Kilmore released their latest offering, the new EP From the Inside, on March 31. Listen here.
Find out what Jon’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with Kilmore via their socials.
Connect with Kilmore:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Emily Mac
Toronto Rocker Emily Mac recently shared her latest single, “Kills Me To Love You.” Listen here.
Find out what Emily’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Emily Mac:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
Moonfruits
Ottawa’s Moonfruits unveiled their album, Salt in October of last year. Listen here.
Find out what Alex’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with Moonfruits via their socials.
Connect with Moonfruits:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Chris Birkett
Multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Chris Birkett shared a single, “Everyone Deserves a Home” last year, and has recently received MPP Chris Glover’s Community Recognition Award. Listen here.
Find out what Chris’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Chris Birkett:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Katelyn Lehner
Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, country artist Katelyn Lehner has unveiled her recent single, “10 Bucks.” Listen here.
Find out what Katelyn’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with Katelyn via her socials.
Connect with Katelyn Lehner:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Silka Weil
Montreal-based folk-pop artist Silka Weil recently unveiled her single, “Unsatisfied.” Listen here.
Find out what Silka Weil’s first instrument was below, and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Silka Weil:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok