The SOCAN Polaris Song Prize has its inaugural short list.

The list comprises songs recorded by Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Saya Gray, Yves Jarvis, Mustafa and Ribbon Skirt. The winner will receive $10,000 split between the song’s Canadian performers and the song’s credited Canadian songwriter(s), courtesy of Canadian performing rights society SOCAN.

Here is this year’s short list:

* Lou-Adriane Cassidy— “Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi,” written by Lou-Adriane Cassidy and Alexandre Martel

* Saya Gray — “SHELL (OF A MAN),” written by Saya Gray and John Mavro

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* Yves Jarvis — “Gold Filigree,” written by Yves Jarvis

* Mustafa — “Gaza is Calling,” written by Mustafa Ahmed,