Variously described by reviewers as "trippy", "dreamy", "cinematic", "stylishly hip" and "deeply exotic", Toronto-based Minor Empire has racked up a lengthy list of plaudits for its seamless blend of Turkish traditional music and modern sounds. Its debut record earned it a Canadian Folk Music Award and an Indie Music Award for World Group of the Year, and #1 spot on the Canadian world music radio charts. The group’s sophomore album “Uprooted” was launched in December 2017, hit #1 spot on Canadian radio charts and was nominated for 2018 Independent Music Awards in World Beat Album and World Album Producer categories.

Minor Empire, nominees of 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards for “World Group of the Year“ and “Producer of the Year” awards.