Do you know an Indigenous youth aged 13-25 with an interest in making music? Ila Barker launches season three of AIRSessions this month, which invite youth to Indigenous-led music workshops throughout 2021. AIRSessions is hosted in part by the National Arts Centre, sākihiwē festival, Indigenous Family Centre, Indigenous Music and Music for Life. To kick off […]
The year 2020 may be remembered as the year of the pandemic, but let’s not forget it was also a year of fantastic new music from many brilliant Indigenous artists. Music that spans genres and nations and that will stick with us for years to come! It was hard enough to pick just 10 of […]
Music NL Country Artist of the Year winner Carolina East admits she would rather be on the road touring and promoting her latest album, but for now she’s settled at her home in St. John’s Newfoundland, waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. Her fourth album is called, Soaked in Whiskey, featuring her powerful, soulful vocals. Q: […]
What does Indigenous History Month mean during a pandemic? The current health crisis is keeping us apart. It is stopping us from gathering to celebrate this important time of learning and honouring Indigenous peoples across Canada. June 21st is Indigenous Peoples Day. This usually means gatherings, in-person ceremonies and celebrations across the country. But this […]
The pandemic seems to suit William Prince just fine at this point in time. The Juno-winning Canadian singer-songwriter with the rich, smooth, baritone voice is using his time out from touring by spending precious moments with his son and writing new music. In April he lent his voice to Canada’s coronavirus special, “Stronger Together, Tous […]
Anishinaabe DJ/Producer Boogey The Beat drops “The Sage Is on Fire” featuring Snotty Nose Rez Kids. The banger does nothing less than represent his music format—a blend of a traditional Indigenous vibe and modern electronic. Listen to the song here:
Frank Waln‘s latest single “Wokisuye” (remembrance), promotes the importance of family and love. The hip-hop banger features his sister Marie Waln and Kodi Denoyer. Wokisuye is available on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, Tidal, Soundcloud. See the music video directed by and filmed by Outlast Film Camp below. More info artist at […]
Wolf Saga‘s newest single, “Get Back” is the uplifting bop we needed to kick off 2019! Get Back to the sweet sweet vibes of the summertime with this fun beat. Make sure to tune into Moment of Truth at 11:00am on Thursday, January 24th to hear our live interview with Johnny of Wolf Saga. Photo […]
Kinnie Starr’s eighth record, Feed the Fire dropped October 19th. Feed the Fire genre-bends with trap beats, alt-rock riffs and catchy pop hooks. Kinnie Starr experienced a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in 2015. Working through the challenges of mental and physical trauma, Kinnie Starr crafted Feed the Fire, a record that confronts peoples’ relationships […]
Edmonton’s Cree-metis songwriter Nisto McLean’s new album looks to take you on a psychedelic-folk trip featuring the early singles “Moths” and “Los Sin Dios”. Give them a listen here.