In Canada: ‘White Lotus’ and ‘Palm Royale’ Alums Make Screen Composer of the Year Shortlist

Also: REZZ honors an artist who “essentially birthed me as a producer.” Cristobal Tapia de Veer, winner of the Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) award for ‘The White Lotus’ attends the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 4, 2022 in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/Getty Images The Billboard Canada Screen Composers of the Year Award has its inaugural shortlist. The award, presented by SOCAN, is shining a light on five talented composers who have made a global impact, scoring some of the most powerful moments in film and television. Together, these musicians are responsible for the sounds behind some of the most talked about television and cinema of the past year, from The White Lotus to Palm Royale, massive IMAX documentaries to video games to major broadcasts of one of Canada’s national pastimes: hockey. The winner will be announced at Billboard Canada Power Players on June 11, giving these pivotal artists – often positioned behind the scenes – a position onstage alongside the most powerful executives in Canadian music. The shortlisters include: Trending on Billboard Cristobal Tapia de Veer – A three-time Emmy and BAFTA-winning composer who’s known
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