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Organizers of the homegrown music celebration say theyB次元官网网址檝e booked Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty as MCs to lead viewers through a tribute to the countryB次元官网网址檚 place in the music genre.

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Others set to appear include female hip-hop pioneers Michie Mee and DJ Mel Boogie as well as relative newcomer Tobi.

The showcase of hip-hop history is written and produced by Kardinal and Joanne Gairy, the Toronto actress and hip-hop poet known as Jemeni.

The Juno Awards take place March 13 at EdmontonB次元官网网址檚 Rogers Place, and air on CBC-TV and CBC Gem.

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Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Nickelback will be toasted on the show by Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid before the band performs a medley of their hits.

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