Dan Snaith

Dan Snaith
Snaith behind a cymbal and microphone
Snaith in 2005
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Victor Snaith
Also known as
  • Manitoba
  • Caribou
  • Daphni
Born (1978-03-29) 29 March 1978 (age 46)
OriginDundas, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • music producer
Instruments
  • Synthesizer
  • drums
  • guitar
  • bass
Labels
Websitecaribou.fm Edit this at Wikidata

Daniel Victor Snaith (born 29 March 1978) is a Canadian composer, musician, and recording artist. He has released 10 studio albums since 2000 and has recorded and performed under the stage names Caribou, Manitoba, and Daphni. His Caribou album Andorra (2008) was awarded the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, his Caribou album Swim (2010) was a shortlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize and was named the Best Album of 2010 by Resident Advisor. His follow-up Our Love (2014) was also shortlisted for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.