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Winnipeg vocal group returns with concert series, new Indigenous musical focus – Global News
November 23, 2021 A vocal group that has been entertaining Manitobans for a quarter-century is back with a new holiday concert — and a new name. Dead of Winter, previously known as Camerata Nova, is launching its 2021-22 choral season with a pair of free performances at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church on Saturday and […]
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Multi-Award Winning & Nominated Indigenous Artist Mattmac Releases “Status” – Cashbox Canada
Fri Oct 08, 2021 2021 has been a busy year for up-and-coming pop-trap artist Mattmac so far. After tucking an Album Of The Year Award into his belt from the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards, he’s also received an Indigenous Artist of the Year nomination at this year’s BreakOut West Festival’s Western Canadian Music Awards. […]
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Indigenous musicians step into a national spotlight in the Indigenous Music Accelerator, presented by RBCxMusic
Indigenous musicians step into a national spotlight in the Indigenous Music Accelerator, presented by RBCxMusic September 28, 2021 Winnipeg, Man. – Today, APTN announced the winners of the first annual 2021 Indigenous Music Accelerator (IMA), presented by RBCxMusic. This program will support Indigenous musicians actively working in the music industry who are looking to take their career to the next level. Selected from hundreds of applicants across Canada, the successful […]
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City of Brandon: Live Music In The Parks
August 23, 2021 Brandon, MB – City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services is excited to announce that Music In The Parks is going LIVE on Tuesday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 31. These LIVE performances will take place at Princess Park (818 Princess Avenue) at 7:00 p.m. The first live performance on August 24 will be from Until It’s No Fun, a group of seasoned musicians with years of experience in […]
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Checking in with Juno-nominated Indigenous country music artist Desiree Dorion – Global News
Global News Morning’s Kahla Evans chats with Juno-nominated Indigenous country music artist Desiree Dorion about her latest single and the CCMA Achimotak Series which focuses on some of the challenges and barriers that Indigenous artists face. Read More: https://globalnews.ca/video/8020574/checking-in-with-juno-nominated-indigenous-country-music-artist-desiree-dorion
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Call for Submissions: “Iskwewak Nikamowak” Online Talent Showcase for International Women’s Day
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12PM CST Thursday February 18, 2021 Talent shows are a staple in the culture for Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba. Many aspiring singers travel the talent show circuit to compete for cash prizes and to be recognized by music industry professionals. These events are also an opportunity for undiscovered singers to perform for an […]
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Performance Opportunity: Manitoba Music Video Series Presenting Manitoba Musicians in Their Stomping Grounds
DEADLINE: 4PM CST Thursday February 18, 2021 Manitoba Music is now taking submissions for a new video project presented with the support of Safe At Home MB. The six-part series will explore the undeniable connection local musicians have to their stomping grounds, their homes, studios, neighbourhoods, and favourite music venues. This genre-spanning series will provide […]
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Blind Oji-Cree musician ‘Mattmac’ drops first career album – Globalnews.ca
November 23, 2020 A blind musician from the remote community of Garden Hill First Nation in northern Manitoba has released his first career album. Matthew Monias, or “Mattmac”, dropped an eight-song collection titled 20/20 on Friday. “It paints a really good picture of where I’m at with my life, with my career as a developing […]
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Indigenous rock band Eagle & Hawk still rocking nearly 30 years later – CBC
History of band is explored in new documentary Eagle & Hawk Take the Stage Oct 30, 2020 With 10 albums and nearly 30 years together as a band, Eagle & Hawk is a Canadian institution. Founded in 1994 by Vince Fontaine and Troy Westwood, an active CFL football player for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at […]
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William Prince Announces ‘Gospel First Nation’ Album – Exclaim!
Oct 19, 2020 Winnipeg-based roots songwriter William Prince released his album Reliever back in February, and now he’s already back with the follow-up. Gospel First Nation is out this Friday (October 23) via Six Shooter Records. The gospel country album was inspired by Prince’s family home, the Peguis First Nation community. It was here he […]
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