June 29th was the official debut of Samuel John's music video for his popular song Rise. Check it out below, and blast it from your car! Message from AK Rebel: This video couldn't of happened without the help of the community coming together. I want to thank Aaron Tolen &...
People all over the world are familiar with the soft sounds of Carlos Nakai's flute. In a new documentary film, we learn more about the man behind the music. Snapshots Music and Arts Foundation had the following to say about the upcoming feature. "Through his dedicated work, Mr. Nakai has...
“Wokiksuye Mi Oyate/Wokiksuye Mi Tiwahe” Remembrance of my Nation/Remembrance of my of family. ~Frank Waln On October 8th 2018 artist Frank Waln released a music video for his song Wokiksuye ft. Marie Waln (his grandmother) and was filmed on Pine Ridge. Check out his video below! About Frank Waln: Frank...
Yesterday the 2019 nominees for the Indigenous Music Awards were announced! This year is the 14th year celebration of the Indigenous Music Awards. On May 17th, native peoples from across Turtle Island will gather at the Casinos of Winnipeg to celebrate all of the indigenous contributions to music. Indigenous Music...
I’ve have been blessed to travel the world and through my travels, I have had the pleasure to meet many inspiring Indigenous people. I’ve compiled a list of 25 of the most fascinating Indigenous people or groups I have crossed paths with in my journey...and there are a lot of...
In case you weren't aware September is National Suicide Prevention month so we're going to take some time to talk about a very serious topic-depression. Depression is a serious illness. One that affects thousands of Native Americans every day. In the past few years, an epidemic of suicide has spread...
Congratulations to Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas! His video for his song "Stand Up / Stand N Rock #NoDAPL" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the 'Best Fight Against The System' video category. In case you missed it the first time around, here's the video! You...
Earl Lambert serenades us with a love song and teaches a few Cree words as well. Earl is a motivational speaker and storyteller. From EarlLambert.com: He's a Certified Life-Coach who attended the University of Northern British Columbia, where he majored in General Business with a double minor in First Nations...
CBC Arts shot a great video with the pow wow dancers you see front and center at every A Tribe Called Red show. Angela Miracle Gladue (a.k.a. Lunacee) and Matthew Wood (a.k.a. Creeasian) are the Indigenous dancers that take centre stage at A Tribe Called Red's high energy live shows....
We should be so lucky to see this much talent in one spot! Digital Drum recently met up with writer Tanaya Winder while she was on the road touring with Mic Jordan, Tall Paul, and Frank Waln and found out how the Dream Warrior collective came to be. The Dream...