Sunday May 26, 2013
Indigenous Music Culture.
In October of this year, the small community of Pic River lost four members in a tragic accident. Pic River resident Bonnie Couchie wrote this beautiful and stirring song for those four and her community. …read more »
From Moosonee, Ontario, Clint Hamilton is a guitar slinging, gritty rock n’ roller with the songwriting heart of a poet. …read more »
The third annual 8 Days In May. Eh! Urban Gatherings festival features a long list of Aboriginal performers taking to various stages next month in Winnipeg. Check out the lineup and enter their contest to win tickets!
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In the most recent, brand spankin’ new episode of Red Man Laughing, Ojibway comedian Ryan McMahon interviewed hip-hop artist and CBC journalist Wab Kinew.
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I recently had the pleasure of hearing Ojibway singer-songwriter Nick Sherman, from Sioux Lookout, Ontario, perform live, and I’m thrilled that this week’s RPM download is a track from his brand new album, Drag Your Words Through. …read more »
From the community of Atikameksheng Anishinawbek in Ontario, Ojibway Lisa Marie Naponse’s path as a soulful rhythm and blues artist began with a bet against her mother. Lisa Marie pocketed 100 bucks when she learned to play and master Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues. Since then, she has continued to share and make music, like this track Spell that so perfectly highlights her powerful blues vocals. …read more »
It was a good year for music in Indian Country with new releases coming from every corner of Turtle Island and in every genre you can imagine. LPs, EPs, singles, mixtapes, remixes – we’ve heard most of it here at RPM and while it’s difficult to say what the best albums of the year are, we’ve tallied up the records we think have been the most influential. …read more »
Here’a new video featuring graphic artists Gurl23 and Corey Bullpitt with music by Impossible Nothing.
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DJ Rawskillz (Anishnaabe) is climbing back on top with Twin City Vibe promotions partner Mz Lady Delight after a 7-year hiatus
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Our good friend Clarence Two Toes has released a new comedy album, Live in Red Lake, on a pay-what-you-want scale.
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