Indigenous Music
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Celebrating Indigenous culture at inagural Pellsqepts Spring Winds Music FestivalThe one day music and art festival is in partnership with the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society and is open to all ages and anyone who wishes to attend.LifestyleMar 18, 2023
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Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Association announces awards show to recognize artistsSIMA is excited to be hosting an Indigenous music awards show in October, with hopes to bring more recognition to artists sharing their music.CanadaJan 26, 2023
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‘Surreal’: Young Mi’kmaw singer talks wins at Music Nova Scotia AwardsDeeDee Austin won awards for the Indigenous Artist of the Year and New Recording Artist of the Year categories at Nova Scotia Music Week 2022.CanadaNov 7, 2022
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‘Recognition of Indigenous, queer youth vital’: Two-spirit musicians unite with Regina symphony"Indigenous queer and trans youth and people have always been in our communities and they have always been creating art and music," Derksen said.CanadaMay 2, 2022
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Manitoba music icon Vince Fontaine dies at 60Fontaine's death Tuesday at age 60 has reverberated throughout the province, with fellow musicians, public figures, politicians and more remembering his legacy.CanadaJan 12, 2022
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Winnipeg vocal group returns with concert series, new Indigenous musical focusDead of Winter, previously known as Camerata Nova, is launching its 2021-22 choral season with a pair of free performances at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church in Winnipeg.EntertainmentNov 23, 2021
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Manitoba country singer explores barriers facing Indigenous artistsA Juno-nominated Manitoba country artist is riding high on her success, but is also promoting a series of conversations about barriers that face Indigenous musicians.EntertainmentJul 12, 2021
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Manitoba Indigenous music pioneer Shingoose dies at 74Musician and singer-songwriter Shingoose, born Curtis Jonnie in 1946, was a member of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation.EntertainmentJan 13, 2021
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Blind Oji-Cree musician ‘Mattmac’ drops first career album'Mattmac', a blind singer and producer from Garden Hill First Nation, released his debut album over the weekend.FeaturesNov 23, 2020
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Nine times lucky? Alberta’s Northern Cree takes another shot at Grammy goldIt's the ninth time Alberta Indigenous singing group Northern Cree is nominated at music industry's biggest night.EntertainmentJan 21, 2020
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