#SoundtrackTheStruggle continues with this new track from electro-cellist Cris Derksen. …read more »
Artist: Cris Derksen
STREAM: Cris Derksen – “Our Home on Native Land”
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Cris Derksen
A rising star on the Canadian classical/jazz/folk/pop/electronica/what have you scenes, cellist Cris Derksen is known for captivating solo performances building layers of sound into often surprisingly slamming dance music.
The 10 Best Indigenous Musical Moments of 2012
‘Tis the season for looking back on the year that was: reflecting on the highs and lows, and seeing what music moments stand out in our memories. It’s an interesting time for reflection, with all the hope and passion currently rising among our people, so let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible Indigenous music that found its way to us in 2012. …read more »
Kinnie Starr and Cris Derksen: The National Music Centre Artists in Residence
The new Astral Radio Artist-in-Residence program at Calgary’s National Music Centre is currently hosting electro-cellist Cris Derksen and hip-hop chanteuse Kinnie Starr for a week of collaboration and experimentation. …read more »
imagineNATIVE 2012: Indigenous Film, Music and Media Arts Take Centre Stage
Since its inception in 1998, Toronto’s imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival has grown to be the largest festival of Indigenous film and media arts in the world. The annual celebration was held October 17-21, 2012. Melody McKiver was the grateful recipient of a delegate pass for Indigenous musicians sponsored by Slaight Music. Here’s her exclusive festival recap for RPM. …read more »
APCMA 2012 Nominees – Best Music Video
We have an RPM YouTube playlist of the 2012 Aboriginal People’s Choice Awards nominees for Best Music Video. …read more »
Aboriginal Music Week 2012 Lineup
The lineup for Aboriginal Music Week 2012 is out and includes a full serving of Indigenous musicians.
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APCMA Nominees 2012
At a press conference in Winnipeg this morning, the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award nominees were announced. Read the full list of nominees here. …read more »
Artist Call: APTN First Tracks
Each year, APTN First Tracks produces up to six music video for emerging Indigenous artists or groups in Canada. Join the ranks of First Tracks artists like Derek Miller, Joey Stylez, George Leach, Cris Derksen and Kristi Lane Sinclair and apply now. …read more »
Indigenous Summer Music Festival Guide 2012
It’s summer 2012 and RPM has another guide to Indigenous musicians representing at music festivals this year.
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RPM Wins United Nations Gold Medal in New York
The New York Festivals Radio Program and Promotion awards, recognizing the World’s Best radio and podcast programs, took place last night in New York. We are thrilled to announce that Electric Pow Wow from the RPM podcast series has been selected as the recipient of the United Nations DPI Gold Medal as well as being awarded a Silver Medal in the Culture & The Arts, Audio Podcast category. …read more »