Metal:  In the 1960's, Canada produced metal bands that have and continue to influence metal bands to this day.  For example: The Sparrows which was later changed to Steppenwolf

Classical: Canada Produced a number of respected ensembles including the Montreal Symphy Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Rock: Canadian Rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians. Sub-genres include: alternative rock, pop-rock, progressive rock, country rock, folk rock, hard rock, punk rock, and indie rock. For example: 

Blues: a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of blues notes,. 

Hip Hop:  well known hip hop artists include: Drake, Classified, K-Os and Swollen Members

Country: evolved out of the diverse musical practices in the United States.  For example: The Rankin Family and Johnny Reid

These are just some of the genres of music in Canada.

There is a debate as to whether Canadian music really exists. Canada's musical culture is a large "ensemble" of styles, inspirations, and origins - representing the many cultural histories and communities of Canada. It encompasses the breadth of musical activity - writing, education, performance, production and marketing., as well as just people playing for their enjoyment.

The Canadian music scene is a rich mixture of folk, popular, spiritual, and classical forms that range from Inuit throat games to classical concerts and world-reowned rock groups.The  richness of Canadian music is also related to the compendium of Canadian musical works - a large number of works that have been international hits, and a large body of works that have not received the acclaim they deserve and that are now being unearther and brought to the stage and to the studio

It is difficult to argue with success. Canada has produced some of the most famous people in the business. Musicians like Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, and Oscar Peterson are well known all over the world.

Their success translates into a celebration of talent and achievement with music awards like the JUNOs, the Felix and the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards - not to mention international recognition with a continuous line-up of nominations and winnings against the best in all musical categories. 

Canadian music is a continuum. It illuminates our history and provides insight to current times.