The next time Mississauga residents want to complain about a dead raccoon on their street, they could discover a brand new selection of local musicians.

The city's Music 311 program is making a comeback for the sixth year, with 12 songs to be selected to play for callers while they're waiting on the line.

The call-out is out for new artists. And Gaby Al Botros, whose song was selected last year, has one main piece of advice for those applying:

"Pick a soft, calming song," he said. "It's not annoying when you're waiting."

The classical guitarist and composer moved to Canada from Syria as part of the Artist Protection Fund, a program run by the American non-profit Institute of International Education that helps threatened artists get out of dangerous regions.

Having called Mississauga h

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