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Ontario songwriting prize goes to Toronto’s Jonathan Nvita
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Toronto musician Jonathan Nvita is the 2026 recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award. The council announced the selection on October 14 for his song Kaku ‘Grandma’, from his debut album Mosisa. The annual prize is worth $1,000 and supports emerging Ontario songwriters working in roots, traditional, folk and country music.
Why it matters
The award offers recognition and financial support to an emerging Ontario songwriter.
Source dated October 14, 2026 · Ontario Arts Council ↗
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