Tariq Hussain (musician)

Tariq Hussain, frequently billed as Tariq, is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

He was born in Cowansville, Quebec. His father, a Pakistani immigrant,[1] was very concerned with his children getting a good education and it was only in his mid-teens, after his father had died, that Hussain began playing guitar.[2] At Bishop's University, he studied theatre arts.[3] He started devoting most of his time to a music career upon moving to Calgary, Alberta in 1995,[3] releasing his first album Splat independently that year.[4]

In 1997, he was signed to EMI Music Canada.[5] His album The Basement Songs was produced by Steven Drake of Odds and won critical acclaim, with music writers citing the maturity of the folk-rock songwriting, as the songs addressed issues of racism and religion.[2] His best-known song, "Chevrolet Way", was a Canadian radio hit in 1997[4] and garnered him a Juno Award nomination for Best New Artist.[6] His subsequent independent release, While You're Down There included collaborations with Jules Shear and with Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go's.[2]

In addition to his solo recordings, he has been a collaborating member of Brasstronaut[7] and a host on CBC Radio 3.[8]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ "Strict Muslim upbringing fuelled folk singer's fire". Halifax Daily News, July 27, 1997.
  2. 1 2 3 4 McCoy, Heath (2001-10-30). "Tariq faces tough comeback trail". Calgary Herald. p. B10.
  3. 1 2 3 Sperounes, Sandra (2001-12-03). "Tariq a happy-go-lucky Liberal Guy despite losing his EMI record deal: Calgary performer's indie success puts lie to label's earlier verdict". Edmonton Journal. p. B6.
  4. 1 2 3 "Cowtown inspired Tariq to plug in: Former folkie finds success with rock". Montreal Gazette, July 19, 1997.
  5. 1 2 "Tariq opts for pop-roots sound: New disc 'feels much more like me,' Calgary artist says". Edmonton Journal, July 1, 2005.
  6. ↑ "Juno list a tribute to flourishing Calgary artists". Calgary Herald, February 12, 1998.
  7. 1 2 "Brasstronaut's Tariq Announces 'Moonwalker' Solo EP". Exclaim!, April 11, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Tariq". Beatroute, June 17, 2013.

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