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Roots Culture Redefined
Indigenous VoicesAug 10, 2023

The headline for Los Angeles-based Raye Zaragoza's new album Hold That Spirit is that after she broke off her engagement, she used her wedding budget to fund the recording. She wrote the songs the year she turned 30 while she was thinking of the expectations placed on women in society to have everything together at…

Indigenous VoicesApr 13, 2023

William Prince spent a long time recording his debut album. By the time Earthly Days was released in 2015, Prince had lived a lot of life and was ready for the sort of instant stardom that would throw a lot of emerging singer-songwriters for a loop. A number of extraordinary things happened followed the release…

Indigenous VoicesFeb 3, 2023

Artist: William Prince Hometown: Peguis First Nation – Manitoba Song: "When You Miss Someone" Album: Stand in the Joy (produced by Dave Cobb) Release Date: April 21, 2023 Label: Six Shooter Records In Their Words: "Time has been on the forefront of my mind. This record is making up for the time I lost to…

Indigenous VoicesJan 19, 2023

By the mid-2010’s, Canadian rock legend Tom Wilson’s life was already pretty epic: he had perfected his blue collar roots rock sound in his bands Blackie and The Rodeo Kings and his seminal 90’s outfit Junkhouse. He was a home-grown rock and roller with humble Hamilton, Ontario roots. In addition to his musical output, he…

Indigenous VoicesNov 10, 2022

Artist: Mali Obomsawin Hometown: Farmington, Maine Latest album: Sweet Tooth Personal nicknames: Boms What's your favorite memory from being on stage? Every time I play my country-punk song "White People" it seems to change the energy in the room a bit. A lot of uncomfortable laughter, a lot of lulu'ing from Native audiences, and a…