February just got a little brighter – with ALT 94.3’s first ALT Artist of the Month – Begonia!
Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia has built a legion of fans online and at her legendary live shows. Her critically acclaimed discography includes Lady In MindEP (2017), Fear (2019) and Powder Blue (2023).
Among her accolades, she has two JUNO Nominations (2021, 2024, Adult Alternative Album of the Year), two Polaris Prize Nominations, and was named one of NPR’s Artists You Need to Know. Her sophomore album, Powder Blue, emerged in early 2023 and confronts themes of sexuality, self-discovery, acceptance, and empowerment and was shortlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize. Begonia is a standout talent, and the world is beginning to take notice.
“Begonia has one of Canada’s most extraordinary voices, and thankfully she uses it to obliterate the misery from this world one live performance at a time.”–NOISEY/VICE
“With a rich sound and unshakeable confidence, Canadian-born Begonia is a force to be reckoned with”–Wonderland (UK)
“A collection of 12 songs that blends elements of alternative pop, neo-soul, gospel, and R&B into a rich, self-assured expression of the essence of Begonia—a giddily honest recounting of Dirks’ hopes, fears, foibles and joys…Begona IS a star.”-Winnipeg Free Press (4.5 stars out of 5)
Listen for Begonia all this month on ALT 94.3 as we feature her song “Right Here”.
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