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Inducted in 2020
“Music, as they say, is the universal language. It connects cultures. It connects people. It is endlessly fascinating. There’s no end to the regional styles around the world. When I travel, I love going to used record stores to see what they have. In any city, that’s my priority. It’s enriching to listen to music, whether it’s live, on vinyl, or digital. It brings people together.”
Holger Petersen of Edmonton is a legend in the music world. As co-founder of Stony Plain Records and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, and broadcaster on CKUA and CBC Radio, he introduces Alberta musicians to the world and brings world music home to Alberta. ....

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