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Digging for Junos
Apr 19, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Congratulations to DiggingRoots for taking home the best Aboriginal Album Award at the Junos last night. The award winning album is available in The Edmonton Public Library's Aboriginal Collection
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Keeper of Ghosts
Apr 14, 2010 Posted by: cbateman
Calgary's Ghostkeeper are playing a show this friday at Brixx Lounge. Originally from Northern Alberta, the group is making the journey back north to Edmonton in support of their new Self-Titled CD.
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Mike Gouchie is getting the damn thing done
Apr 14, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
County singer Mike Gouchie has just dropped a taste of his upcomming new CD Shattered Glass. The new single is called Didn't Get a Damn Thing Done and you can hear it on his website. In the meantime, check out Mike's previous CD in the Edmonton Public Library's Catalogue.
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Ab-Originals Podcast
Apr 13, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Based out of Winnipeg, Miss Melissa's Ab-Originals Podcast is great place to discover new music by Aboriginal artists. Check it out at CBC RADIO 3'S PODCAST SITE, where you can subscribe to the Podcast and listen to past episodes
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Juno Awards Aboriginal Album noms
Mar 08, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Juno Awards have been announced! Check out this year's list of Aboriginal nominations!
http://junoawards.ca/nominees/#aboriginalAlbum
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EPL on the Radio
Feb 03, 2010 Posted by: cbateman
EPL's Aboriginal Services has partnered with Aboriginal radio station CFWE (98.5 FM) to deliver a weekly 'Pick of the Week'. Every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM a different Aboriginal musician or group is highlighted by EPL staff and a song is played from their CD. To see this week's pick and to learn more about CFWE, click on the links below:
http://www.epl.ca/EPLMaster.cfm?id=CFWEFMPICKOF0001
http://www.cfweradio.ca/content/EPL.cfm
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Ed Peekeekoot at Festival Place
Jan 04, 2010 Posted by: cbateman
Respected folk singer Ed Peekeekoot (Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation) is coming to Sherwood Park's Festival Place on January 22nd!
Click Here for more information, and don't forget to check out Ed in our catalogue.
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Grammy nominees announced
Dec 22, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
The 52nd Grammy Awards will be held on January 31, 2010 and once again, Alberta-based drum group Northern Cree are on the nominee list. Their latest album True Blue is up for Best Native American Music Album. Check out their CD in our catalogue by clicking on the 1st link below. Click the 2nd link to see the full list of nominees.
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/790424005_true_blue
http://www.grammy.com/nominees?category=143#best-native-american-music-album
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Métis Fiddle in the Library
Dec 15, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
The Edmonton Public Library's Aboriginal Services is hosting Métis Fiddler Garry Lee at 4 branches across the city.
Check out the details at the link below and click on the branch nearest you on the right hand side:
http://www.epl.ca/Events/EPLEventsMaster.cfm?dad=search&id=ALL&eveid=12468&au=ALL&key=métis
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Don Amero Christmas tune.
Dec 14, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Check out Don Amero's latest Christmas song and video: http://www.vimeo.com/7768599
http://www.vimeo.com/7768599
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/search?q=%22Amero%2C+Don%22&t=author
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Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Winners
Dec 03, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
As promised, you can click HERE for a full list of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Award winners.
http://www.canab.com/mainpages/events/musicawards_files/2009/winners/2009winners.php
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Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards
Nov 26, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Awards will be handed out to some of Canada's top Aboriginal musicians tomorrow (November 27th) as part of the annual Canadian Aboriginal Festival in Hamilton, ON.
The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (separate from the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards) is an annual celebration of Aboriginal Music in Canada in which as many as 90 jurors make decisions in 25 categories. The event is not televised, but you can find out who the winners are by checking back here or by visiting the link below after the 27th.
http://www.canab.com/mainpages/events/musicawards.html
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New Conway K track
Nov 25, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Click the link below to check out the new single from Red Power Squad's Conway K. That Flow will be on Conway's upcoming album balance.
http://www.reverbnation.com/conwaykredpowersquad
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Asani CD Release Party
Nov 24, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Edmonton's Asani will be launching their new disc Listen on December 2nd at the Ivory Club (10304 - 111 Street, Edmonton). To get a sneak peak of what you can expect, check out their new CD in our catalogue. Also, hit Asani's website for more info on the CD release party
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/781264005_listen
http://www.asani.org/
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APCA Winners
Nov 10, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The winners at this year's Aboriginal People's Choice Awards were announced on Friday. Check out the list of winners HERE, and click HERE for a list of the winners in our catalogue!
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Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards
Nov 03, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
This is very exciting! This year's Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards are on Friday, November 6th. If you are in Winnipeg you can attend the awards ceremony, otherwise catch all the action on APTN. This year's performers include Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sierra Noble, Tracy Bone, Crystal Shawanda, Digging Roots, and Inez.
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/
http://www.aptn.ca/series/id,3
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New album from Asani
Oct 23, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Alberta vocal trio Asani have released their second album Listen. The CD was produced by Ed Mann, and features many songs sung in the Cree language. Check it out in the catalogue HERE
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/781264005_listen
http://www.asani.org/association.aspx
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Congrats
Oct 13, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Congratulations to Shane Yellowbird on his recent Native American Music Award. Yellowbird (from Hobbema, AB) was one of the very small number of Canadians to go home with awards at this year's North America-wide ceremony. Another Canadian winner was Kelly Parker, who took home the award for Best Producer (for Saskatoon-based Out of the Blue's self-titled debut). Click the links below to check out Shane Yellowbird and Out of the Blue in our catalogue.
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/617471005_life_is_calling_my_name
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/765412005_out_of_the_blue
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N.A.M.A. Live on the Internet!
Sep 29, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
This year's Native American Music Awards will be broadcasted live on the internet thanks to Native American-owned Single Feather Media. The awards ceremony, hosted by Twilight star Gil Birmingham, can be viewed online at 6:00pm MST, Saturday October 3rd at www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com or www.singlefeathermedia.com/
No strangers to awards ceremonies, Alberta-based groups Northern Cree and Team Rezofficial are both up for awards this year.
http://nativeamericanmusicawards.com
http://www.singlefeathermedia.com/
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Donna Kay
Sep 23, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Donna Kay is an Award winning Aboriginal musician hailing from Okotoks, Alberta. Kay is originally from Ministikwan Lake, Saskatchewan, where her love of music and rhythm was born and nurtured. Her latest CD "The Journey" is a mix of traditional and contemporary musical styles and features the drum group Little Island Cree.
Check out Donna Kay online, and in the EPL catalogue
http://www.donnakaymusic.com/
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/662671005_the_journey
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Buffy Sainte-Marie
Sep 11, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Buffy Sainte-Marie will be performing at Festival Place in Sherwood Park on September 18th. Check it out:
http://www.festivalplace.ab.ca/festivalplace/boxoffice/showinfo.php?id=319
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Marilyn Rose
Aug 20, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Marilyn Rose is an Edmonton-based singer/songwriter, storyteller and inspirational speaker. Her 2003 CD "Spirit Whispers" was officially re-released this past May, and she is currently working on her second disc. With her music, Marilyn hopes to inspire through song and story: "My music is...about [inspiring] people to live in their hearts, to heal, to grow and to help others".
Keep an eye out for Marilyn's CD "We Can Fly" due out in late fall. Meanwhile, check out her "Spirit Whispers" CD in the EPL catalogue
http://www.marilynrose.ca/
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CFWE Testing in Edmonton
Aug 11, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Aboriginal radio station CFWE ("The Aboriginal Voice Heard Throughout Alberta") is undergoing testing to broadcast in Edmonton. You can check out the station at 98.5 FM. For more information, click on the link below:
http://www.cfweradio.ca
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Western Canadian Music Awards - Aboriginal Recording of the Year
Jul 30, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The 2009 Western Canadian Music Award nominees have been announced, and Hobbema's own Team Rezofficial is up for Aboriginal Recording of the Year. The complete list of Aboriginal nominees is listed below:
1) Billy Joe Green - First Law of the Land - "If Broken Return To Maker" 2) Eagle and Hawk - Sirensong 3) Inez - Singsoulgirl 4) Tanya Tagaq - Auk 5) Team Rezofficial - The World (And Everything In It)
Check the EPL Catalogue for all but one (Inez's CD is coming soon...) of the above CD's! For more information on the awards including membership voting, click HERE
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Amanda Woodward at EPL!
Jul 24, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Traditional flutist, dancer, and storyteller Amanda Woodward is performing at six branches of The Edmonton Public Library this summer as part of the Summer Reading Program for kids and teens. For more information on the program, titled Astum: Come, Let's Share the Beauty of Aboriginal Culture, click HERE.
http://www.epl.ca/Events/EPLEventsMaster.cfm?dad=alpha&id=ALL&eveid=10044
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Entertainment with Spirit in Kiyânâw
Jul 16, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
This year's entertainment line-up for Capital Ex's Kiyânâw Aboriginal Pavilion has been announced. Performers include Crystal Shawanda, Will Belcourt and George Leach. The festival runs from July 17 to July 26. Check out the full line-up HERE
http://www.capitalex.ca/shows-and-events/pennwesternergy-stage
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Vote Now for Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards
Jul 14, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The first round of voting for the 2009 Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards has begun! To log-on to vote click HERE, or to register, click HERE. The awards will be announced on November 6th on APTN. Click on the link below to go the APCA website
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/
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Acimowin: Aboriginal music program on CJSR
Jul 08, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
For the last decade Acimowin has been entertaining and educating radio listeners in Edmonton with Aboriginal music and cultural discussion. The radio program airs from 9:06-11 a.m. on Friday mornings at 88.5 FM (CJSR). According to host, Phoenix, the program "exposes listeners...to Aboriginal music and culture they would not have heard before."
Check it out at 88.5 FM from 9-11 on Fridays, or listen online at:
http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/
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Asani inducted into Hall of Fame!
May 08, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Edmonton based Aboriginal women's vocal trio Asani is this year's inductee into the Canadian A Cappella Hall of Fame. In celebration, Asani will be performing tomorrow night (May 9th) at the Citadel's Maclab Theatre as part of the Northern Harmony A Cappella Festival.
The group (comprised of members Debbie Houle, Sarah Pocklington and Sherryl Sewepagaham) have been performing since 2001 and have racked up an impressive number of awards, including a 2006 Juno and a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award in 2005.
Asani member Sarah Pocklington had this to say about their induction: "We are absolutely honoured to be included in the Canadian A Cappella Hall of Fame and to be a part of the celebration of the beauty of the human voice".
For information about Asani and the Northern Harmony Festival check out the links below. Also check out Asani in our Catalogue!
http://www.asani.org
http://www.northernharmony.ca/
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The 5th Element
Apr 15, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
CFWE FM's The 5th Element is an Alberta radio program that focuses on Aboriginal and local Hip Hop. The show's creator, Brad Crowfoot (aka Nutly), has been doing the show since 2003, and is heavily involved in the Aboriginal Hip Hop community. The program features some of the biggest names in Aboriginal Hip Hop, as well as many of its rising stars. The show's specific focus is important to Nutly, who is aware that audiences "wouldn't otherwise hear much [of] this genre on the radio". While CFWE is not available on Edmonton radio waves just yet, the 5th Element can be streamed online at www.cfweradio.ca, or http://5thelementcfwe.podomatic.com/ .
http://www.cfweradio.ca
http://5thelementcfwe.podomatic.com
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Andrian Lachance -
Feb 18, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Andrian Lachance, a Plains Cree from Flying Dust, Saskatchewan has been speaking at motivational workshops for the past seven years. He is also a singer, taditional dancer and Drum Keeper. Adrian had this to say about how he chose the name for his 2008 CD Songs from My Heart :
How I came up with the name was to honor all the people who have inspired me to do the things that I do. Singing and dancing has always been a way to honor people, so that's how that came to be. It gives my heart much joy to honor & remember the ones that have supported me on my journey.
Visit Adrian on the web and check out his CD Songs from My Heart in the EPL catalogue.
http://www.adrianlachance.com/
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Alberta Pow Wow group gets Grammy nomination
Feb 02, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Six members of the Alberta-based Round Dance and Pow Wow group Northern Cree will be flying down to Los Angeles this week with the hopes of picking up a Grammy Award. The group has been nominated in the Best Native American Music Album category for their album "Red Rock". Now 15 members strong, Northern Cree found its accidental beginnings in 1983 when founder Steve Wood visited a cultural ceremony in the US with his brothers and friends.
"We were at this particular celebration for other reasons than to sing. Unexpectedly, we had no choice but to sing if we were going to attain enough funds to get home."
Northern Cree are no strangers to the Grammy Award and Wood hopes that this (their 4th nomination) will be their lucky year:
"[We are] hoping that [we win], but if not, we consider ourselves still fortunate to have our music recognized by the premiere awards show on the planet. Hey, and putting it into perspective, think of how many great musicians that were never recognized for their musical prowess by said music awards. (eg. Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, etc.)"
The Awards will be given out on February 8th.
Checkout the Grammy nominated album "Red Rock" in the EPL catalogue and online!:
http://www.northerncree.com/
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Digging for Junos
Apr 19, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Congratulations to DiggingRoots for taking home the best Aboriginal Album Award at the Junos last night. The award winning album is available in The Edmonton Public Library's Aboriginal Collection
Comments (0)
Keeper of Ghosts
Apr 14, 2010 Posted by: cbateman
Calgary's Ghostkeeper are playing a show this friday at Brixx Lounge. Originally from Northern Alberta, the group is making the journey back north to Edmonton in support of their new Self-Titled CD.
Comments (0)
Mike Gouchie is getting the damn thing done
Apr 14, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
County singer Mike Gouchie has just dropped a taste of his upcomming new CD Shattered Glass. The new single is called Didn't Get a Damn Thing Done and you can hear it on his website. In the meantime, check out Mike's previous CD in the Edmonton Public Library's Catalogue.
Comments (0)
Ab-Originals Podcast
Apr 13, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Based out of Winnipeg, Miss Melissa's Ab-Originals Podcast is great place to discover new music by Aboriginal artists. Check it out at CBC RADIO 3'S PODCAST SITE, where you can subscribe to the Podcast and listen to past episodes
Comments (0)
Juno Awards Aboriginal Album noms
Mar 08, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Juno Awards have been announced! Check out this year's list of Aboriginal nominations!
http://junoawards.ca/nominees/#aboriginalAlbum
Comments (0)
EPL on the Radio
Feb 03, 2010 Posted by: cbateman
EPL's Aboriginal Services has partnered with Aboriginal radio station CFWE (98.5 FM) to deliver a weekly 'Pick of the Week'. Every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM a different Aboriginal musician or group is highlighted by EPL staff and a song is played from their CD. To see this week's pick and to learn more about CFWE, click on the links below:
http://www.epl.ca/EPLMaster.cfm?id=CFWEFMPICKOF0001
http://www.cfweradio.ca/content/EPL.cfm
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Ed Peekeekoot at Festival Place
Jan 04, 2010 Posted by: cbateman
Respected folk singer Ed Peekeekoot (Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation) is coming to Sherwood Park's Festival Place on January 22nd!
Click Here for more information, and don't forget to check out Ed in our catalogue.
Comments (0)
Grammy nominees announced
Dec 22, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
The 52nd Grammy Awards will be held on January 31, 2010 and once again, Alberta-based drum group Northern Cree are on the nominee list. Their latest album True Blue is up for Best Native American Music Album. Check out their CD in our catalogue by clicking on the 1st link below. Click the 2nd link to see the full list of nominees.
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/790424005_true_blue
http://www.grammy.com/nominees?category=143#best-native-american-music-album
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Métis Fiddle in the Library
Dec 15, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
The Edmonton Public Library's Aboriginal Services is hosting Métis Fiddler Garry Lee at 4 branches across the city.
Check out the details at the link below and click on the branch nearest you on the right hand side:
http://www.epl.ca/Events/EPLEventsMaster.cfm?dad=search&id=ALL&eveid=12468&au=ALL&key=métis
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Don Amero Christmas tune.
Dec 14, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Check out Don Amero's latest Christmas song and video: http://www.vimeo.com/7768599
http://www.vimeo.com/7768599
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/search?q=%22Amero%2C+Don%22&t=author
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Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Winners
Dec 03, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
As promised, you can click HERE for a full list of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Award winners.
http://www.canab.com/mainpages/events/musicawards_files/2009/winners/2009winners.php
Comments (0)
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards
Nov 26, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Awards will be handed out to some of Canada's top Aboriginal musicians tomorrow (November 27th) as part of the annual Canadian Aboriginal Festival in Hamilton, ON.
The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (separate from the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards) is an annual celebration of Aboriginal Music in Canada in which as many as 90 jurors make decisions in 25 categories. The event is not televised, but you can find out who the winners are by checking back here or by visiting the link below after the 27th.
http://www.canab.com/mainpages/events/musicawards.html
Comments (0)
New Conway K track
Nov 25, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Click the link below to check out the new single from Red Power Squad's Conway K. That Flow will be on Conway's upcoming album balance.
http://www.reverbnation.com/conwaykredpowersquad
Comments (0)
Asani CD Release Party
Nov 24, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Edmonton's Asani will be launching their new disc Listen on December 2nd at the Ivory Club (10304 - 111 Street, Edmonton). To get a sneak peak of what you can expect, check out their new CD in our catalogue. Also, hit Asani's website for more info on the CD release party
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/781264005_listen
http://www.asani.org/
Comments (0)
APCA Winners
Nov 10, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The winners at this year's Aboriginal People's Choice Awards were announced on Friday. Check out the list of winners HERE, and click HERE for a list of the winners in our catalogue!
Comments (0)
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards
Nov 03, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
This is very exciting! This year's Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards are on Friday, November 6th. If you are in Winnipeg you can attend the awards ceremony, otherwise catch all the action on APTN. This year's performers include Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sierra Noble, Tracy Bone, Crystal Shawanda, Digging Roots, and Inez.
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/
http://www.aptn.ca/series/id,3
Comments (0)
New album from Asani
Oct 23, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Alberta vocal trio Asani have released their second album Listen. The CD was produced by Ed Mann, and features many songs sung in the Cree language. Check it out in the catalogue HERE
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/781264005_listen
http://www.asani.org/association.aspx
Comments (0)
Congrats
Oct 13, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Congratulations to Shane Yellowbird on his recent Native American Music Award. Yellowbird (from Hobbema, AB) was one of the very small number of Canadians to go home with awards at this year's North America-wide ceremony. Another Canadian winner was Kelly Parker, who took home the award for Best Producer (for Saskatoon-based Out of the Blue's self-titled debut). Click the links below to check out Shane Yellowbird and Out of the Blue in our catalogue.
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/617471005_life_is_calling_my_name
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/765412005_out_of_the_blue
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N.A.M.A. Live on the Internet!
Sep 29, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
This year's Native American Music Awards will be broadcasted live on the internet thanks to Native American-owned Single Feather Media. The awards ceremony, hosted by Twilight star Gil Birmingham, can be viewed online at 6:00pm MST, Saturday October 3rd at www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com or www.singlefeathermedia.com/
No strangers to awards ceremonies, Alberta-based groups Northern Cree and Team Rezofficial are both up for awards this year.
http://nativeamericanmusicawards.com
http://www.singlefeathermedia.com/
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Donna Kay
Sep 23, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Donna Kay is an Award winning Aboriginal musician hailing from Okotoks, Alberta. Kay is originally from Ministikwan Lake, Saskatchewan, where her love of music and rhythm was born and nurtured. Her latest CD "The Journey" is a mix of traditional and contemporary musical styles and features the drum group Little Island Cree.
Check out Donna Kay online, and in the EPL catalogue
http://www.donnakaymusic.com/
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/662671005_the_journey
Comments (0)
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Sep 11, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Buffy Sainte-Marie will be performing at Festival Place in Sherwood Park on September 18th. Check it out:
http://www.festivalplace.ab.ca/festivalplace/boxoffice/showinfo.php?id=319
Comments (0)
Marilyn Rose
Aug 20, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Marilyn Rose is an Edmonton-based singer/songwriter, storyteller and inspirational speaker. Her 2003 CD "Spirit Whispers" was officially re-released this past May, and she is currently working on her second disc. With her music, Marilyn hopes to inspire through song and story: "My music is...about [inspiring] people to live in their hearts, to heal, to grow and to help others".
Keep an eye out for Marilyn's CD "We Can Fly" due out in late fall. Meanwhile, check out her "Spirit Whispers" CD in the EPL catalogue
http://www.marilynrose.ca/
Comments (0)
CFWE Testing in Edmonton
Aug 11, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Aboriginal radio station CFWE ("The Aboriginal Voice Heard Throughout Alberta") is undergoing testing to broadcast in Edmonton. You can check out the station at 98.5 FM. For more information, click on the link below:
http://www.cfweradio.ca
Comments (0)
Western Canadian Music Awards - Aboriginal Recording of the Year
Jul 30, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The 2009 Western Canadian Music Award nominees have been announced, and Hobbema's own Team Rezofficial is up for Aboriginal Recording of the Year. The complete list of Aboriginal nominees is listed below:
1) Billy Joe Green - First Law of the Land - "If Broken Return To Maker" 2) Eagle and Hawk - Sirensong 3) Inez - Singsoulgirl 4) Tanya Tagaq - Auk 5) Team Rezofficial - The World (And Everything In It)
Check the EPL Catalogue for all but one (Inez's CD is coming soon...) of the above CD's! For more information on the awards including membership voting, click HERE
Comments (0)
Amanda Woodward at EPL!
Jul 24, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
Traditional flutist, dancer, and storyteller Amanda Woodward is performing at six branches of The Edmonton Public Library this summer as part of the Summer Reading Program for kids and teens. For more information on the program, titled Astum: Come, Let's Share the Beauty of Aboriginal Culture, click HERE.
http://www.epl.ca/Events/EPLEventsMaster.cfm?dad=alpha&id=ALL&eveid=10044
Comments (1)
Entertainment with Spirit in Kiyânâw
Jul 16, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
This year's entertainment line-up for Capital Ex's Kiyânâw Aboriginal Pavilion has been announced. Performers include Crystal Shawanda, Will Belcourt and George Leach. The festival runs from July 17 to July 26. Check out the full line-up HERE
http://www.capitalex.ca/shows-and-events/pennwesternergy-stage
Comments (0)
Vote Now for Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards
Jul 14, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The first round of voting for the 2009 Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards has begun! To log-on to vote click HERE, or to register, click HERE. The awards will be announced on November 6th on APTN. Click on the link below to go the APCA website
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/
Comments (0)
Acimowin: Aboriginal music program on CJSR
Jul 08, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
For the last decade Acimowin has been entertaining and educating radio listeners in Edmonton with Aboriginal music and cultural discussion. The radio program airs from 9:06-11 a.m. on Friday mornings at 88.5 FM (CJSR). According to host, Phoenix, the program "exposes listeners...to Aboriginal music and culture they would not have heard before."
Check it out at 88.5 FM from 9-11 on Fridays, or listen online at:
http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/
Comments (0)
Asani inducted into Hall of Fame!
May 08, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Edmonton based Aboriginal women's vocal trio Asani is this year's inductee into the Canadian A Cappella Hall of Fame. In celebration, Asani will be performing tomorrow night (May 9th) at the Citadel's Maclab Theatre as part of the Northern Harmony A Cappella Festival.
The group (comprised of members Debbie Houle, Sarah Pocklington and Sherryl Sewepagaham) have been performing since 2001 and have racked up an impressive number of awards, including a 2006 Juno and a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award in 2005.
Asani member Sarah Pocklington had this to say about their induction: "We are absolutely honoured to be included in the Canadian A Cappella Hall of Fame and to be a part of the celebration of the beauty of the human voice".
For information about Asani and the Northern Harmony Festival check out the links below. Also check out Asani in our Catalogue!
http://www.asani.org
http://www.northernharmony.ca/
Comments (0)
The 5th Element
Apr 15, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
CFWE FM's The 5th Element is an Alberta radio program that focuses on Aboriginal and local Hip Hop. The show's creator, Brad Crowfoot (aka Nutly), has been doing the show since 2003, and is heavily involved in the Aboriginal Hip Hop community. The program features some of the biggest names in Aboriginal Hip Hop, as well as many of its rising stars. The show's specific focus is important to Nutly, who is aware that audiences "wouldn't otherwise hear much [of] this genre on the radio". While CFWE is not available on Edmonton radio waves just yet, the 5th Element can be streamed online at www.cfweradio.ca, or http://5thelementcfwe.podomatic.com/ .
http://www.cfweradio.ca
http://5thelementcfwe.podomatic.com
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Andrian Lachance -
Feb 18, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Andrian Lachance, a Plains Cree from Flying Dust, Saskatchewan has been speaking at motivational workshops for the past seven years. He is also a singer, taditional dancer and Drum Keeper. Adrian had this to say about how he chose the name for his 2008 CD Songs from My Heart :
How I came up with the name was to honor all the people who have inspired me to do the things that I do. Singing and dancing has always been a way to honor people, so that's how that came to be. It gives my heart much joy to honor & remember the ones that have supported me on my journey.
Visit Adrian on the web and check out his CD Songs from My Heart in the EPL catalogue.
http://www.adrianlachance.com/
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Alberta Pow Wow group gets Grammy nomination
Feb 02, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Six members of the Alberta-based Round Dance and Pow Wow group Northern Cree will be flying down to Los Angeles this week with the hopes of picking up a Grammy Award. The group has been nominated in the Best Native American Music Album category for their album "Red Rock". Now 15 members strong, Northern Cree found its accidental beginnings in 1983 when founder Steve Wood visited a cultural ceremony in the US with his brothers and friends.
"We were at this particular celebration for other reasons than to sing. Unexpectedly, we had no choice but to sing if we were going to attain enough funds to get home."
Northern Cree are no strangers to the Grammy Award and Wood hopes that this (their 4th nomination) will be their lucky year:
"[We are] hoping that [we win], but if not, we consider ourselves still fortunate to have our music recognized by the premiere awards show on the planet. Hey, and putting it into perspective, think of how many great musicians that were never recognized for their musical prowess by said music awards. (eg. Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, etc.)"
The Awards will be given out on February 8th.
Checkout the Grammy nominated album "Red Rock" in the EPL catalogue and online!:
http://www.northerncree.com/
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