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Guelph Duo The Lifers Nominated for Ontario Folk Music Award

The sisters Anita and Liv Cazzola, members of the folk rock band The Lifers, have been nominated for Album of the Year at the 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards for their album titled Honesty. The album addresses serious themes, including the trauma of sexual violence, revealing personal experiences that they share through their music. Liv expressed that the creation of the album has strengthened their bond as sisters.

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Guelph sisters Anita and Liv Cazzola, known as the folk rock band The Lifers, have received a significant nomination for their latest album Honesty at the 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards. This nomination highlights their artistic achievements and the impact of personal narratives in their music. The album has been described as deeply personal, as it navigates issues surrounding the trauma of sexual violence, which had not been openly discussed between the sisters prior to the album’s creation. Liv Cazzola noted that the process of creating the album brought the two closer together, allowing for important conversations about painful experiences that had previously been unshared. As they prepare for the awards, the sisters reflect on their journey and the role of their music in addressing sensitive topics.

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Recording 'Honesty' was a journey of growth for Guelph duo The Lifers
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