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XCanaanX were a straight edge hardcore/metalcore band from Margate, UK that formed in 1999 and split in 2003. The band were well known on the UK Hardcore scene for their explosive live shows and straight-edge philosophy. Their first release "Gehenna Made Flesh"on Ignition Records was recorded in 2000 and recieved widespread acclaim in the scene for it's raw energy and brutal breakdowns. They are widely regarded as the most influencial straight edge band to have emerged from the UK. .

Canaan Smith is a country singer-songwriter from Williamsburg, Virginia who recently signed with Mercury Nashville. He released his first single, "We Got Us," on January 9, 2012. Music can be streamed at his official website, http://canaansmith.com/. .

The punkpop group Retkibanaani was formed in 1994 by Juuso Tillanen, Toni Helin and Olli Vartiainen in Hämeenlinna, Finland. They played their last gig in Semifinaali, Helsinki, 11.12.2004 .

There is more than one artist using the name Naan: 1) Naan is a Japanese post-rock band. Their debut album entitled "Dokusa" was released in March 2007. http://www.myspace.com/jpnaanjapan http://www.datmaster.com/naan/ 2) Naan is an alias used by Sannie Carlson, better known as Whigfield. .