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Patti Smith names her favourite Canadian artists

When Patti Smith came through Toronto talking about M-Train, her new memoir following her 2010 National Book Award-winning Just Kids, we just had to ask her about Canadian music. Old or new? Joni or Neil?

Singer, author and photographer shares her picks

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Patti Smith on her favourite Canadian artists

9 years ago
Duration 1:28
Punk pioneer Patti Smith sat down with CBC News' Deana Sumanac-Johnson to discuss her favourite Canadian musicians, and one choice — a notable classical pianist — might surprise you.

When Patti Smith came through Toronto talking about M-Train, her new memoir following her 2010 National Book Award-winning Just Kids, we just had to ask her about Canadian music. Old or new? Joni or Neil?

Check out the excerpt of CBC News' interview with Smith in the video above, and watch more of their conversation in the clip below.

Patti Smith tackles memories in M Train

9 years ago
Duration 2:47
The rocker, writer and photographer revisits her past, her loves and her art in her latest memoir

Hosted by Deana Sumanac-Johnson. Produced by Nigel Hunt.

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