Monday Special Blend
Monday June 7th, 2021 with Jumpin' Joel Flash & Kim Valentine
It's MUSIC from the International Indigenous Music Summit on the Monday Special Blend!
The International Indigenous Music Summit is happening June 8-12 online! There’s a lot of artists to be showcased, and we played A BUNCH of them: Aysanabee, Beatrice Deer, Hasaatuk, G.R. Gritt, Kanen, Mamarudegyal MTHC, Morgan Toney, & The North Sound!
Also tunes from ISØBEL, The Powergoats, Ottawa Guitar Trio, & Max Webster!
Showpiece today is Barely Bruised Books on Wilbrod! Thanks to co-host with the most most and artist Kim Valentine!
| Distressed Max Webster - Mutiny up my Sleeve 
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| Anthem of the Oppressed Hasaatuk - Hasaatuk
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| Higher and Higher Hasaatuk - Hasaatuk
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| Hasaatuk comes from the west coast of BC. Her heritage stems from the Nuu-chah-nulth territory on western Vancouver Island, Woodland Cree First Nation near Fort Mcmurray, and Finnish ancestry.
Her music explores a diverse range of indigenous, environmental and social horizons that combine a blend of acoustic, blues and alternative styles of expression. In addition to her musical path, Kalilah is actively involved in activism and advocacy for the protection and preservation of Indigenous lands, culture and language. More Hasaatuk here: https://hasaatukkalilahrampanen.bandcamp.com/ Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Howling Aysanabee - s/t
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| Ocean Breath Aysanabee - s/t
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| Aysanabee is an Oji-Cree multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter currently based in Toronto. His sound ranges from Lofi-R&B with layered electronica and looped instruments to Indie-pop backed by session musicians.
He was featured in the Indigenous Music Awards Emerging Artists Series and was in the running for the IMA’s music video competition for his song The Dawn. More Aysanabee here: https://www.facebook.com/AysanabeeOfficial/ Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Ko’jua Morgan Toney - First Flight
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| Msit No’kmaq Morgan Toney - First Flight
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| Morgan Toney, the Mi’kmaq fiddler, is gearing up for his debut album. The 21-year-old likes to blend the sounds of his fiddle with Mi’kmaq songs like the Mi’kmaq honour song and the Ko’jua. And he hopes the unique sounds can draw people in.
More Morgan here: https://www.facebook.com/Morgan-Toney-Mikmaq-Fiddle-Player-106589264500596/ Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Qaujimagit Beatrice Deer - My All To You
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| 1997 Beatrice Deer - My All To You
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| Beatrice Deer is an Award-Winning singer-songwriter and healthy lifestyle activist from the small village of Quaqtaq, QC. in Nunavik. Half Inuit and h alf Mohawk, Deer has created a body of work consisting of six albums, in which she uniquely blends Traditional Inuit Throat Singing and Contemporary Indie Rock.
More Beatrice here: https://www.beatricedeerband.com/ Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Super Mario Sunshine: Delfino Plaza Ottawa Guitar Trio - s/t
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| NEW LOCAL MUSIC!
Composed of Nathan Bredeson, Alex Bougie and François Lacelle, The Ottawa Guitar Trio has made it their mission to highlight the accessibility and reliability of classical music to modern audiences. The ensemble explores the classical guitar’s unique dynamic and textural palette to bring to life a repertoire of dynamic movie soundtracks, nostalgic video game scores, timeless classical repertoire, as well as original music for guitar trio. More OGT here: https://www.ottawaguitartrio.com/ |
| Freedom Mamarudegyal MTHC - s/t
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| Soft (But I'm Mean Tho) Mamarudegyal MTHC - s/t
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| Mamarudegyal MTHC is a Vancouver based Hip Hop and R&B Artist born and raised in Siksika Nation, Alberta. In 2012, Diana was given the name Mamarudegyal MTHC by her Calgary KRUMP family Empirical Freedom and began her journey as a Solo Hip Hop and R&B Artist soon after.
Moving to Vancouver, BC in 2014, Diana AKA Mamarudegyal MTHC quickly became a mainstay on the Underground Hip Hop Scene where she joined forces with Native Rap duo Status Krew to found Rudegang Entertainment. Releasing her debut EP ‘MRG EP’ in 2016, and taking home two Fraser Valley Music Awards (Best Hip Hop - Female, Queer Excellence in Music) in 2017, Mamarudegyal MTHC has made quite a name for herself and has the scene waiting impatiently for her follow up album, currently in progress. More Mamarudegyal MTHC here: https://rudegang.wixsite.com/mamaempress Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Tshukain Kanen - s/t
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| Tes veines en canot Kanen - s/t
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| Kanen is from Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam Innu First Nation. This singer-songwriter has a folk-pop style, but each of her songs carries its own sound. Music has been part of her life since she was a child and started playing with a collective. In her solo show, Kanen plays the ukulele, which gives a particular color to her songs. She mainly practices her compositions at home and is inspired by her own life experiences.
More Kanen here: https://nikamowin.com/en/artist/kanen Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Notre Dame G.R. Gritt - Ancestors
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| Quiet Years G.R. Gritt - Ancestors
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| G.R. Gritt is a Juno Award winning, Two-Spirit, Transgender, Francophone, Anishinaabe/Métis artist and after living many years in Yellowknife, they have returned to Sudbury/Robinson Huron Treaty territory where they grew up. This homecoming coincides with a journey that they feel better represents them. With these changes has come a new voice both physically and in the growing magnetism of their songwriting.
More G.R. here: https://www.grgritt.com/ Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Heavy Heart The North Sound - As the Stars Explode
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| Better Days The North Sound - As the Stars Explode
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| The North Sound's Alt-Country sound hit the scene in 2014, started by Forrest Eaglespeaker and supported by his partner Nevada Freistadt. The North Sound was created as a way to share stories in keeping true to Forrest’s Blackfoot identity and traditions from Treaty 7 Territory.
More North Sound here: https://www.thenorthsoundmusic.com/ Performing as part of the International Indigenous Music Summit June 8-12, 2021 - Virtual Event! https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php |
| Time Bomb (Mark Carpenter Remix) ISØBEL - s/t
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| Hurt U ISØBEL - s/t
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| ISØBEL produces dark electropop using synthesizers and drum machines. She writes, performs and produces the tracks out of her home studio in Ottawa, Canada.
More ISØBEL here: https://is0bel.bandcamp.com/ |
| Bowl 'n' Pin The Powergoats - The Powergoats In 3D
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| Emily Haines On My Car Stereo The Powergoats - Bottled Sunset
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| The Powergoats are an Ottawa rock outfit delivering a strong range of musical dynamics and live shows entertaining thousands of people in Ontario and Quebec since they emerged on the scene in 2009. Led by singer-songwriter Jamie Douglas, the sounds of this sizable band have been described as "retro rock pre-soaked in blues, with a hint of folk". The Powergoats' line up also features Andrew Burns (bass, vocals, keyboards), Wes Reed (drums), Jeff Logan (lead guitar), Dee Butters (vocals), Scottie Irving (keys), Zeek Gross (saxophone), Kelly Craig (trumpet), and Erik Johnson Scherger (violin).
Their fourth studio album "The Powergoats In 3D" will be released in late summer 2021. Other releases include Blue Canoe (2019), the live album 'Live in the Summer Sun' (2016), Ruby Headlights (2014), Bottled Sunset (2012), and two early demo CDs; Moonlit Crimes (2010), and Chrome Libido (2008). More Powergoats here: https://www.thepowergoats.com/ |
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