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Local Indigenous musician trying to kickstart his career – Lethbridge Herald

June 14, 2024 A Lethbridge Indigenous singer is hoping to kickstart his music career. Willy Big Bull is the lead singer for his band Wintercount. He works with a revolving list of musicians and tours all over southern Alberta. Although Big Bull never had professional training, he says he was inspired by his father who […]

by ahnationtalk on June 14, 202461 Views

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The beat is back: Heart of the City returns with music, fashion and amazing free workshops – Montreal Gazette

Jun 05, 2024 The beat is back as Heart of the City Arts and Music Festival once again pulses in Giovanni Caboto Park Saturday and Sunday. Postponed last year due to shooting costs, funding shortfalls and a retiring producer, the rethought and restructured festival will have dozens of local bands, workshops and even a $300 […]

by ahnationtalk on June 5, 202456 Views

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The International Indigenous Music Summit releases 2024 line up – CFWE

May 2, 2024 The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) has announced its officialroster  for its 2024 edition, set to take place June 10-14, at major venues in downtown Toronto, including TD Music Hall, Revival, Lula Lounge, The Rivoli, The Royal Conservatory and 80A The Academy at Universal Music Canada. The performers lineup encompasses many different genres, […]

by ahnationtalk on May 3, 202458 Views

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Henry Armstrong Award back for third year to support Indigenous artists – Lethbridge News Now

Apr 17, 2024 LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Henry Armstrong Award, which aims to support Canadian Indigenous musicians, is returning for its third iteration. The award is in the form of a $10,000 bursary and a 12-month mentorship program, which helps develop, elevate and support the diverse talents in the Canadian Indigenous music community. Mike Denney, […]

by ahnationtalk on April 17, 202471 Views

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Space for us to be who we are’: Cree musician from Maskwacis, Alta., wins first Juno – CBC

Mar 27, 2024 Joel Wood awarded traditional Indigenous artist of the year for album Sing, Pray, Love Plains Cree musician Joel Wood cracks up his wife as he describes how he emerged from his mother’s womb. “I kind of came out singing — Waahh Yaaahh Hoka hey,” Wood says. Despite a lifetime of performing, Wood […]

by ahnationtalk on March 27, 202476 Views

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Breakout Indigenous nominations in the 2024 JUNOS – Windspeaker.com

February 21st, 2024 “I do remember walking onto that stage and thinking, ‘Don’t mess this up’ and it took me about half the song to truly get in the moment and then, in a blink of an eye, it was over.” —Aysanabee on his 2023 JUNOS performance with Northern Cree. The JUNOS could be breaking […]

by ahnationtalk on February 21, 202488 Views

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Beyond Local: Northern Alberta Indigenous songstress signs with Sony Music – St. Albert Gazette

January 30, 2024 “It’s a win for my family. It’s a win for my community. It’s a win for my people.” LAKELAND – Tia Wood has amassed a huge following of fans through her social media, including 2.3 million followers in TikTok, and over 300,000 followers on Instagram. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter originally from Saddle Lake, comes […]

by ahnationtalk on January 30, 202486 Views

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Indigenous music in the national spotlight – Lethbridge Herald

January 24, 2024 There has never been a better time for Indigenous music in Canada. Whether it was the rise of socially engaged movements like Black Lives Matter, or the time artists spent in isolation, Indigenous musicians have entered the “post-pandemic” era with a bang and if listeners are lucky, the industry will never be […]

by ahnationtalk on January 24, 202478 Views

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Cree kids become recording artists talking about mental health, friendship and culture – CBC

Nov 10, 2023 Recording experience culminated in a live performance in Calgary at the National Music Centre A group of Cree youth from central Alberta are now recording artists sharing their views and experiences with the world. The group is called Nikamo, the Cree word for sing, and includes youth ages 10 to 14 from […]

by ahnationtalk on November 10, 2023113 Views

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National Music Centre to Present Panel of Indigenous Voices on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – That Eric Alper

Sep 20, 2023 The National Music Centre (NMC) will open Studio Bell with free admission on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As part of this important day of dialogue and understanding, NMC will present a discussion at 1:00 pm on the power of music for reconciliation, hosted by David McLeod, curator of […]

by ahnationtalk on September 21, 2023101 Views

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