(CNN)  -- Canada's public radio is asking listeners to pick 49 songs that will "best define" the country to the incoming president of its southern neighbor.

Canadians are voting on the 49 songs that best define their nation, for President-elect Barack Obama's benefit.

Online voting for "49 Songs from North of the 49th Parallel" ends Friday, and CBC Radio 2 will unveil and play the picks on the day of Barack Obama's presidential inauguration Tuesday.

"One of the best ways to know Canada is through the depth and breath of our artistic expression," Denise Donion, CBC's executive director, said on the station's web site.

Obama's taste in music runs the gamut from old-school R&B to blues and classical.

"His playlist could definitely benefit from some Canadian content," the station said.

Listeners can pick from 100 songs.

They range from classical (Montreal Symphony Orchestra), to classic rock (The Band, Rush), to more contemporary fare (Feist, Arcade Fire).

You can check out the entire list at http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/obamasplaylist/
Who asked listeners to pick songs to define Canada? Who are they building playlists for? How many songs? What is the playlist? What ranges of music are on the playlists?
CBC Radio 2 President-elect Barack Obama's benefit. 49 "49 Songs from North of the 49th Parallel" from old-school R&B to blues and classical.
question: Who asked listeners to pick songs to define Canada?, answer: CBC Radio 2 | question: Who are they building playlists for?, answer: President-elect Barack Obama's benefit. | question: How many songs?, answer: 49 | question: What is the playlist?, answer: "49 Songs from North of the 49th Parallel" | question: What ranges of music are on the playlists?, answer: from old-school R&B to blues and classical.