Her full traditional name – Waseskwan Iskwew – translates as Blue Sky Woman. But iskwē believes she has come from the stars. The Indigenous pop and electronic singer-songwriter originally from Winnipeg is fond of the Cree teaching that we are […]
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Mariame heading to the Indigenous Music Awards
These days Mariame Hasni is on a high. In early April, nominations for the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards were announced, and the Cree singer found her name in two of the categories – Best Pop Album and Best New Artist. […]
Tanya Tagaq wows crowd at Red Bull Music Academy
A shoeless Tanya Tagaq appeared from backstage and the crowd paused in anticipation as she approached the microphone. She greeted audience members in a high-pitched, soft voice, then turned and asked the band, “Are you ready?” The second the rhythm […]