Grimes, DVBBS and Snotty Nose Rez Kids lead in nominations at the 2021 INDIES Awards

Canadian Music Week has announced the 2021 INDIES nominees. For it’s 20th year, Grimes leads with four nominations, with DVBBS, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and JJ Wilde right behind with three each. Some categories to watch include Indigenous Artist / Group or Duo of the Year, which includes nominees Buffy Sainte-Marie, Crystal Shawanda, Julian Taylor, […]

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iskwē to perform new album, The Stars at a free virtual event

iskwē has a new album release in the works, called The Stars, which comes out Friday, March 5th. It’s a reimagining of her award-winning album, acākosīk. On Thursday, March 4th at 8:00PM, she goes live to perform it from Revolution Recording in Toronto. Her friend, akaMatisse from Keys N Krates, will join her for a Q&A session, as well. Following the two-hour event, you […]

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The very first International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards honours talent across Turtle Island

Indigenous hip hop artists are being recognized at a new award show this year. Get ready for The International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show, which brings together talent from across Turtle Island to honour great music made through nominations, awards and performances from the best in the business.  You can have your say in who […]

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95.7 elmnt fm two-year anniversary  

95.7 elmnt fm two-year anniversary   The 95.7 ELMNT FM team is celebrating its 2nd anniversary this October 26th, 2020. Being a newer station on the block, we realize we’re just starting. But we’re passionate and dedicated to working hard and providing the best – that means continuing to deliver engaging content, great music you can jive to, and reporting on the issues that matter.   We offer a kind […]

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iskwē is Co-Hosting a New YouTube series

FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting is launching The Chesterfield, a new video interview series about Canadian culture where notable Canadian artists reveal the Canadian art that inspires them. Hosted by songwriter and performance artist iskwē, and entertainment journalist Ben Rayner, The Chesterfield will premiere Tuesday, October 6, 2020 on YouTube and run weekly for 12 episodes. […]

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Indigenous Artists Nick Sherman & Shawnee Share their Stories on APTN’s Amplify

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 […]

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