Aysanabee, an Oji-Cree singer-songwriter, is up for three nominations at the 2024 JUNOs with last year’s album release Here and Now. His October 2023 released album has given him nominations for these categories: Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year. With these nominations, he is the most […]
The nominees for the 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (SSIMAs) have been announced. Aysanabee and Snotty Nose Rez Kids lead the nominees with 6 and 5 nominations respectively. Winners will be announced at a live ceremony on June 6th at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, hosted by Anishinaabe activist, broadcaster, and content creator […]
The 2023 Juno Award nominees have been announced, and a number of Indigenous artists are being recognized for their accomplishments over the past year. OMBIIGIZI, a collaboration between Anishinaabe artists Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non-Status (Adam Sturgeon) is nominated for Alternative Album of the Year for their debut album Sewn Back Together. Likewise, Inuk throat […]
Mark your calendars, because Métis artist Ruby Waters and Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee will be hitting up Club SAW this January. The pair is set to take the stage for two shows on January 21st and January 22nd, 2023. Both shows are part of Ruby Waters‘ Soaking Wet Tour, which kicks off at the Hawthorne Theatre […]
RBC Bluesfest starts tomorrow and runs until July17th. Throughout the festival you’ll be able to catch some amazing Indigenous artists! Jeremy Dutcher of Wolastoq First Nation will be performing on Friday July 8th at the River Stage from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ottawa’s own Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam will rock the SirusXM […]
RBC Bluesfest is just 2 days away from kicking off here in the nation’s capital. The event will begin this Thursday, July 7th, and go until the 17th. Headliners include Alanis Morissette, Alexisonfire, Luke Bryan, TLC, Rage Against the Machine, and Marshmello. A number of Indigenous artists will also be playing the festival, including Wiikwemkoong […]
RBC Bluesfest has announced more performers for the 2022 edition. Ja Rule and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be performing on the same night as TLC (July 16). Organizers have also released the full schedule for this summer’s festivities. Some highlights include TWO performances from Wikwemikong Country Superstar Crystal Shawanda on July 16. She will perform on […]
After an extended hiatus, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest has announced the lineup for their 2022 festival. As has been the case for some time, Rage Against The Machine and Run The Jewels are set as headlining acts, both taking the stage on July 15th. They are joined by the likes of Sarah McLachlan (July 7th), Marshmello […]