Band, 1988-1994 CA
Dance and Electronic
Canadian synthpop group. The band name is a play on the “Can(adian) Con(tent)” regulations on Canadian radio. Kon Kan was originally conceived as a one-off project for Barry Harris, but the success of “I Beg Your Pardon” and major-label interest convinced him to complete an album for Atlantic. Vocalist Kevin Wynne was originally a hired session singer for the debut single “I Beg Your Pardon”, but was asked to return for the making of the “Move to Move” album and subsequent touring (appearing in sleeve photos for the singles after “I Beg Your Pardon”). Kevin did not return for the albums “Syntonic” and “Vida!…” “I Beg Your Pardon” received a 1990 Juno Award for Best Dance Recording. “Puss N’ Boots / These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” was nominated for a 1991 Juno Award in the same category. In 2013, Barry Harris and Kevin Wynne announced that they were reuniting.
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Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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I Beg Your Pardon (Edson Pride Remixes 2K14) | Barry Harris presents Kon Kan | 2014 | Single |
Pardon Me / Rose Garden | Kon Kan | 1994 | Album |
Sinful Wishes | Kon Kan | 1993 | Album |
S.O.L. | Kon Kan | 1993 | Single |
Vida!... | Kon Kan | 1993 | Album |
(Could've Said) I Told You So | Kon Kan | 1990 | Single |
Syntonic | Kon Kan | 1990 | Album |
Liberty! | Kon Kan | 1990 | Single |
Super Infectious Mix (12 Inches Versions | Kon Kan / Rochelle / Sweet Sensation / Pajama Party | 1989 | Album |
Puss N' Boots / These Boots Are Made For Walkin' | Kon Kan | 1989 | Album |
Harry Houdini | Kon Kan | 1989 | Album |
Move To Move | Kon Kan | 1989 | Album |
Move To Move | Kon Kan | 1989 | Single |
I Beg Your Pardon | Kon Kan | 1988 | Single |