Welcome to Indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes from Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Kris Harper. He is the lead singer and guitarist of his group “nahiyawak.” They have just released their debut album “Neepiy” along with the arrival of the new music video “Tommaso.” Find out about them and hear their music on their homepage at www.nehiyawak.com

Music from nehiyawak, Soda Stereo, Eagle & Hawk, Rose Moore, Julieta Venegas, Darren Geffre, Under Pressure, Natalia Clavier, Big City Indians, The Deeds, Nuna, Oxomatli, The Jerry Cans, Blackfoot, Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers, Murray Porter, Crystal Shawanda, The Cody Blackbird Band, Ed Koban, La Ley, Aterciopleados, Ana Tijoux, Bitman & Roban, Stevie Salas, Julian Taylor Band, QVLN, Sinuupa, Irv Lyons Jr, Janel Munoa, Kinky, Mala Rodrigeuz and much much more.

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Welcome to Indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes from the Tobique First Nation Mr. Mike Bern. He is a singer, songwriter and performer. He’s has given us a taste with a few singles, and his new album is soon to come. Find out all about Mike on his homepage www.mikebern.com.

Music from Mike Bern, Indian City, Kaeley Jade, Shauit, Gerardo Frisina, QVLN, STOiK, CHANCES, Darren Geffre, Bluedog, Nortec Collective, Gina Loring, Stolen Identity, Sandra Sutter, Tracy Bone, Conrad Bigknife, Leanne Goose, Leela Gilday, Shon Denay, Q052, Rellik, Ozomatli, Soda Stereo, Hour Eleven, District Avenue and much much more.

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Welcome to Indigenous in Music! Larry’s guest comes to us from the Oglala Nation, Shon Denay. She is a singer, songwriter and Neo Soul Performer. She has just released her newest album “On the Rocks.” You can hear her music on Spotify ttps://open.spotify.com/album/5p186b4Y11gaNBGDmcZj2L?si=uu4AIiMdQ7yK3NlJsNJ1Gg.

Music from Shon Denåay, Leah Shenandoah, Ava Rose Johnson, Batuk, Cris Delanno, Bluedog, Robbie Robertson, Nortec Collective, Leah Shenandoah, Indian City, Chancha Via Circuito, Mike Bern, Gabby Taylor, Augus Vincent, Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers, Beth Cavanagh, Alex Krygier,
Def-, Artson, Quese Imc, Buggin Malone, Justinsayne N8V, Systema Solar, The Spiritual Warriors, Dawn Avery and much much more.

Visit us on our music page at IndigenousinMusic.com and our homepage at indigenousinmusicandarts.org. We have underwriting opportunities available. Indigenous in Music, a non-profit, section 501(c)(3).

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Shon Denay, is an Oglala Lakota Sioux and African American singer-songwriter from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Her vocal style is a blend of Raw Neo Soul, Vocal Jazz, Cabaret and Quiet Storm. With a distinctively unique yet soothing voice; Shon Denay embodies the vintage earthy sounds of past Jazz artists from the early to mid-20th century and the easy feel good vibes of Nu Soul today.

Shon Denay has currently completed the debut EP release for “On the Rocks” with producer Bosie T “Thursty”. The EP includes tracks: “Wanting”, “Sea Sick”, “Should I”, “Diversion” and “RIPn Up”, “Again” and “Comeback” ft Bryan Richard.

Being raised in the “City of Lights”, Shon Denay inherently participated in local talent shows like a fish to water, winning “Best Vocal Performance” (Lipservice Awards) and “Favorite Female” (Bounty Awards). In 2009, Shon Denay also provided vocals for the track “Gotta Move On” on the “Love vs Pain Project” produced by Bosie T. In 2016, she provided vocals for the tracks; “Make Her Say” “Infidelity” and “Chain Reaction” on Chico Spitz “City of Devils” EP.

Alongside her singing, Shon Denay honed her stage presence by being cast in high school plays, hosting benefit award shows and joining the school’s dance troupe, Illusion. In 2002, Shon Denay became a founding member of Twisted Dance Troupe and remained active for seven years. In 2015, Shon Denay also assisted the founding member for CTWAY, “Change The World Around You”. An up and coming nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas that highlights and showcases local talent.

She concurrently sharpened her writing ability by entering and winning a national Hair and Makeup Makeover Contest by Glamour Magazine, a local Gary Spivey Haunted House Contest by 98.5 KLUC and was 1st Runner Up to be published by The International Library of Poetry in “Under a Quick Silver Moon”. This ultimately steered her lyrical content to be based mainly on all matters of the complex human emotion.

Shon Denay plans to release a limited production run of the EP “On The Rocks” in CD format and in digital format via online music outlets in 2018. Being that she is currently independently produced; her career path is directed towards a successful grassroots campaign to raise funds for the LP album in hopes to create a limited edition vinyl version to be carried in independently owned record stores.

Encore Presentation:  Welcome to indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes from the “Yellowknives Denna First Nation,” singer, songwriter and performer “Leela Gilday.” She has just released her 5th album “North Star Calling.” You can find out all about Leela and hear her music at leelagilday.com

Music from Leela Gilday, Todd Barrow, Aasiva, Thor Simonsen, Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers, Anachnid, Ailaika, Nahko and Medicine for the People,, Bebel Gilberto, De Madrugada, Eagle & Hawk, Nicola Cruz, Once A Tree, Jasmine Netsena, Celeigh Cardinal, Khu.eex, Frik,stailers, La Yegros, Low Budget Rock Star, Banda Black Rio, Irv Lyons Jr., Jaysen John-Ivan Turner, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Kinky, Chris Ferree, Javier Estrada, Nathan Cunningham, Rellik, Matt Comeau, William Prince and much much more.

Visit us on our music page at IndigenousinMusic.com and our homepage at indigenousinmusicandarts.org. We have underwriting opportunities available. Indigenous in Music, a non-profit, section 501(c)(3).

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If you’re from the North, Leela Gilday’s music is home.  If you’ve never been, it will take you there. Born and raised in the Northwest Territories, she writes about the people and the land that created her. The power in her voice conveys the depth of her feelings of love and life in a rugged environment and vibrant culture, as if it comes straight from that earth.  Leela’s family is from Délįne on the shore of Great Bear Lake and her rich vocals dance across the rhythmic beats of traditional Dene drumming as smoothly as a bass line onstage the largest venues in the country.   And she has played them all.Leela has toured festivals and concert halls with her four-piece band through every province and territory in Canada.

She has played in the United States, Greenland, Denmark and New Zealand and thisyear embarked on an ambitious European tour. Her live shows are where she connects with fans who have followed her on a 20-year career and where new fans are born.   She reaches into their hearts and feels the energy of every person in front of her as she guides them on a journey through song and experience.  She believes music has an inexplicable effect on people.   It is a place where she can share light and dark and the most vulnerable moments, with a clarity and genuine purpose that reassures her listeners through every word.   She is a storyteller, and through this, reflects the world onto itself.  Five years after her last album was released—five years of growth, healing and head-down work.

Welcome to indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes back from Oklahoma City, Blanca Iris Acuna. She has been nominated for two Native American Music Awards, including “Best Female Artist” and “Best Pop Recording” from her “Poets Ocean” album. She is the lead singer of “The Eagle and The Raven Band.” You can find out all about her and her band at https://poetsocean.wixsite.com/blancairisacuna?fbclid=IwAR0GfzU7pt0zCvfiHbJgnlU9S9MEti6K9gbI2CF5ehIHXAvIAUbRoETcLGs.

Enjoy music from The Eagle and the Raven Band, Soda Stereo, La Ley, Jimmy Lee Young, Tribalistas, Big City Indians, Chances, Stolen Identity, Blanca Iris Acuna, Khu.eex, QVLN, Shauit, Sly Mestokosho, Gary Small & the Coyote Bros, Midnight Shine, Irv Lyons Jr, Tom Bee, Tracy Bone, Gabby Taylor, Don Amero, Wolf Den, Innastate, Stolen Identity, Tchutchu, XenOart, Nortec Collective, Alan Sylboy, The Thundermakers, Eagle and Hawk, Baracutanga and much much more.

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