Shawn had a chance to talk to 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards nominee and Mohawk musician Logan Staats. They chatted about the release of Logan’s first album in almost a decade, A Light in the Attic, what makes music such a powerful tool for activism and Indigenous rights, and why the SSIMAs are so important to him.

Listen to the full interview below.

The 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards take place on June 6th at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. You can purchase tickets by clicking here.

Image Credit: Logan Staats