Julian Taylor (singer)
Canadian singer
Julian Taylor (born Julian Dean Ebonluwa Taylor, January 5, 1978 in Toronto, Ontario), is a Canadian singer-songwriter and radio personality. His musical style consists of rock, folk, soul, roots, country, and Americana. Taylor is known as one of the founding members of the Canadian alt-rock band Staggered Crossing.
Early life
Taylor was born on January 5, 1978, in the East End of Toronto (Coxwell-Danforth), and is of mixed Caribbean and of Mohawk descent. He is the son of Caribbean-Mohawk realtor Donna Skanks and professional photographer and classical pianist Antigua-born Hudson Taylor. Taylor's maternal grandmother is the Canadian dancer, choreographer, and teacher Ola Skanks. Taylor's maternal aunt is Marianne Skanks, a dancer, model, and designer. Taylor's maternal great-aunt is NDP politician Zanana Akande, the first Black female Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario. Taylor's cousins are Kahnawà:ke drummer Gene Diabo and bass player Barry Diabo who played on Taylor's album The Ridge.
Growing up, Taylor spent his summers with his maternal grandparents in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
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