Have you ever been curious about the meanings behind your most loved tunes and the stories of the artists who wrote them? You can learn about your favourite Indigenous artists’ music by checking out APTN’s new documentary show, Amplify. There are thirteen episodes to enjoy from season one, including a behind-the-scenes look at iskwē‘s, “Little Star”, as well as in-depth interviews with Shawnee on her two-spirit identity, Nick Sherman on his experiences with racism and Jason Burnstick on how he faces his childhood trauma while raising a child of his own.
Want to see for yourself? Amplify aired on September 11, 2020. You can watch episodes on APTN or by subscribing to the streaming service, APTN lumi.
You can get a behind-the-scenes look at the show this Friday when producer and director, Michelle St. John joins David Moses for Moment of Truth. Moment of Truth airs on ELMNT FM at 7PM.
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