In a move befitting of the country that invented basketball, (that’s right, basketball was invented by a Canadian), fans alone will be in charge of singing the “O Canada” tonight at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The NBA made the call after Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where fans surprised everyone by taking over the singing of the national anthem from Grammy award-winning artist Alessia Cara.

Chills. #WeTheNorth 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/0AA3PR0pIz

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 3, 2019

The US anthem will be sung by “Monica” Denise Brown.

Win or lose, history will be made tonight.

In the meantime, we’ll leave you with the Toronto Symphony’s musical ode to the Raptors: a mashup Drake’s “All Me” & “Trophies.”

LUDWIG VAN TORONTO

Want more updates on classical music and opera news and reviews? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for all the latest.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Follow me

Michael Vincent

Michael Vincent is the Editor-in-chief Ludwig Van and CEO of Museland Media. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 15 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.

Follow me

Latest posts by Michael Vincent (see all)

• THE SCOOP | Royal Conservatory’s Dr. Peter Simon Awarded The Order Of Ontario - January 2, 2024
• THE SCOOP | Order of Canada Appointees Announced, Including Big Names From The Arts - December 29, 2023
• Ludwig Van Is Being Acquired By ZoomerMedia - June 12, 2023