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Julian Taylor
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario |
| Genres | Rock, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Associated acts | Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band |
Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Formerly associated with the band Staggered Crossing, he has continued to record and perform as the leader of the eponymous Julian Taylor Band since Staggered Crossing's breakup in 2007.
His songs have appeared in television series including Degrassi: The Next Generation, Elementary and Haven.
He is of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent.
Discography
- Zero to Eleven - 2013
- Tech Noir - 2014
- Desert Star, Vol. 1 - 2015
- Hey Hey Two Two - 2015
- Avalanche - 2019
- The Ridge - 2020
- Beyond the Reservoir - 2022
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2014 | Toronto Independent Music Awards | Best Group | Julian Taylor Band | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Indigenous Music Awards | Best Group | Julian Taylor Band | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Black Canadian Awards | Best Jazz/Soul Act | Julian Taylor Band | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Juno Awards of 2021 | Contemporary Roots Album of the Year | The Ridge, Julian Taylor | Nominated | |
| Indigenous Artist or Group | Julian Taylor | Nominated | |||
| 16th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Solo Artist of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | Won | ||
| English Songwriter of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Polaris Music Prize | Long listed | The Ridge | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Juno Awards of 2023 | Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | Nominated |
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