Canadian singer-songwriter Anna Gutmanis released this in 2008, and it’s become something of an LGBT anthem. The song won Canada’s Pride In The Arts “2009 Pride Song” Award.
Anna Gutmanis – I Am Who I Am
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Tyrell Witherspoon – One Step Closer
Well-known in Vancouver as an actor and dancer, Tyrell Witherspoon is also a regular on stage at big gay events like Pride and Outgames. This is his fourth single.
Blanket Barricade – A Velvet Affair
Lead singer and songwriter of Canadian indie band Blanket Barricade, Wesley Krauss, may not be gay, but he’s very definitely on our side.
….as a child I was bullied a lot for being considered gay and it made quite a lasting impression on me. Things may be different nowadays but growing up in the latter half of the 90s I can attest to the fact that being considered gay was probably the worst possible social stigma in BC public schools. Besides my own experiences I also have many gay friends and colleagues and am a strong supporter of gay rights…
One of my gay friends explained to me once how “velvet” was often used to mean “gay” and so I thought it fitting to use the title “A Velvet Affair” to describe what was happening during these pride marches in Russia and Sri Lanka. (gayvancouver.net)
O Nouveau – Baby, I’ll Give It All
This is the first single from O Nouveau, Canadian duo Edi Cheung and Ramon Vitung, and despite the cheesy video (we felt a bit sorry for the girl), it’s cute and catchy. We’re looking forward to their first EP, Freedom, due soon.
Gentleman Reg – How We Exit
From the album Jet Black by indie artist Gentleman Reg, who’s Canadian. He’s openly gay, and has played a number of Gay Pride festivals. In the U.S., Gentleman Reg is best known for being featured in the 2006 John Cameron Mitchell movie, Shortbus, in which he made a brief cameo and contributed to the film’s soundtrack.
“I didn’t want to hide the fact that I was gay. I wanted it to be known. But at the same time, I don’t want to be politically preachy or alienating in any way. I still want the music to be inclusive. Kind of like Rufus Wainwright. His range of fans is really diverse. He doesn’t just attract gay males.”
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