Holger petersen biography
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Digging up roots: Holger Petersen has weathered 50 years in the Canadian music business
Petersen built Stony Plain Records, an independent label that would last decades and put out records by Canadians such as Spirit of the West
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Some of the world’s biggest music superstars are Canadians in Drake and the The Weeknd, so it may be hard to remember a time when the country’s scene was a lot less glamourous, to say the least. It was so dire that rules were implemented in to force radio stations to play 25% Canadian content, which was upped to 30% in the s and then 35% or 40%, depending on when a station’s licence was granted. Back in the early ’70s, starting a record label in Canada wasn’t a road to fame or fortune. But Holger Petersen didn’t care about any of that when he launched Stony Plain Records in with a focus on blues and roots music, two genres not tearing up the charts.
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Holger Petersen CM, DLitt (Hon)
“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, inom 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.
Holger Petersen was born on Pellworm Island, West Germany, on November 23, , the oldest of three boys. When he was five, his family emigrated to Canada, living in Manitoba before settling in Edmonton, Alberta, when he was seven.
As a child, Holger loved the British Invasion bands. In his early teens, he wa
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Holger Petersen (Canadian businessman)
Not to be confused with Holger Pedersen (astronomer) or Holger Pedersen (linguist).
Holger Petersen CM AOE | |
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| Born | () 23 November (age&#;75) Pellworm, West Germany |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, record producer, radio broadcaster and author |
| Known&#;for | A founder of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and Canadian "Ambassador of the Blues" |
Holger Petersen, CM AOE (born 23 November ) is a Canadian businessman, record producer and radio broadcaster.[1] He founded the independent roots music record label Stony Plain Records in with partner Alvin Jahns.&#;The label was sold to True North/Linus Music in , but Petersen continues to act as executive producer on many recording projects.&#;He was born in Pellworm Island, West Germany.
Petersen has hosted Saturday Night Blues since , heard on CBC Radio (at various times on CBC Radio One, CBC Radio Two, CBC Music, CBC Listen and SiriusXM )