June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
Shawn had a chance to talk to 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards nominee and Mohawk musician Logan Staats. They chatted about the release of Logan’s first album in almost a decade, A Light in the Attic, what makes music such a powerful tool for activism and Indigenous rights, and why the SSIMAs are so […]
The nominees for the 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (SSIMAs) have been announced. Aysanabee and Snotty Nose Rez Kids lead the nominees with 6 and 5 nominations respectively. Winners will be announced at a live ceremony on June 6th at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, hosted by Anishinaabe activist, broadcaster, and content creator […]
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and to commemorate it, the City of Mississauga is hosting an evening of music, art, and food at Celebration Square that celebrates the diverse cultures in and around the city. The evening kicks off at 6pm, and includes performances from DeeJay Jams, Shawnee Kish, Logan Staats, and more. There […]
The 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival has been announced and it features a stellar first wave of artists. Métis indie alt-rocker, Ruby Waters and Mohawk folk singer-songwriter, Logan Staats are both welcomed to the stage. The music fest is taking place in Orillia, Ontario at Tudhope Park on July 8th to 10th. Canadian pop singer, Lennon Stella and Ontario folk […]
Indigenous artists are gathering on Thursday, September 30th for The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to bring together a live concert and fundraiser. Artists Logan Staats, Derek Miller, Layla Black, Aysanabee, Jace Martin and more are joining up for the Land Back Unity Jam in Toronto. The event will raise awareness about the residential […]
Are you road trip ready? The DT Concert Series 2021 and 2022 lineup was announced Thursday, August 18th and it is a mirage of Indigenous and Canadian talents. Logan Staats, Hannah Georgas, Digging Roots and Basia Bulat will light up the stage beginning this winter in Paris, Ontario, along with several other performers. Check out […]
APTN‘s beloved annual celebration, Indigenous Day Live is back! Catch Indigenous and Canadian talents performing as they honour the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20th and 21st. It’s a stellar lineup that includes iskwē, Tom Wilson, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Boogey the Beat, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charlotte Cardin, Mattmac, Logan Staats, Neon Dreams and ELMNT’s own, […]
MOT WEB EXCLUSIVE – TKARONTO MUSIC FESTIVAL: ONLINE (MAY 15, 2020) This year’s unofficial kick-off to summer won’t exactly be business as usual, but for the artists headlining a new Indigenous music festival, the show must go on. The Tkaronto Music Festival, originally planned as an outdoor music festival, has moved online and will be […]
Though live music events continue to get put on hold, the spirit of music remains strong! That’s why Tkaronto Music Festival has decided to help keep that spirit alive by moving the debut of its incredible Indigenous talent online! “Artists for Artists”. That’s the motto behind the Tkaronto Music Festival: Online, organized by 50/50 […]