Musi-Video facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Musi-Video |
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| Genre | Music video series |
| Created by | Marc Fontaine |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English and French |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Marc Fontaine |
| Production location(s) | Montreal, Quebec |
| Running time | 60 Mins |
| Release | |
| Original network | syndicated |
| Original release | 1980 – 1984 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | MuchMusic |
Musi-Video was a cool TV show from Canada that played music videos and live music performances. It was on TV from 1980 to 1984. This show was one of the very first of its kind, even before famous channels like MTV and MuchMusic started! It was shown on many local TV channels all across Canada.
What Was Musi-Video?
Musi-Video was a groundbreaking TV series that focused on music. It was created by Marc Fontaine, who was also a musician in the band Nudimension. The show was made in Montreal, a big city in Quebec.
The series featured musicians playing live in a studio. It also showed some of the very first music videos ever made during the early 1980s. Imagine seeing your favorite bands perform and watching their music videos before they were common on TV!
In 2008, the Musi-Video name was brought back by Marc Fontaine. This time, it became a company that helps publish music.
People and Artists on Musi-Video
Many talented people helped present Musi-Video. They introduced the music and artists to viewers. Some of the presenters included:
- Richard Berle
- Erica Ehm
- Anne Marie Cyr
- Marc Fontaine
- Andy Nulman
Musi-Video also featured many artists who were just starting their careers. Some of these artists later became very famous. Here are a few of them:
- Men Without Hats
- Simple Minds
- Nudimension
- The 222s
- Martha Ladly
Images for kids
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Anne Marie Cyr- The Musi-video show 1982
