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covid and music — ways to support artists?

Nov 24, 2021

While the Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, in many ways, the Indigenous community has been hit especially hard. We’ve been reflecting both on the loss of our Elders to this virus and also being prevented from cherished community events. We want to share some of our favourite sounds that we hold close to our hearts, and we look forward to being at pow-wows, round dances, and potlatches with you again soon.

Pow wow makes us want to move our feet with joy.

To move to the heartbeat of the drum is to feel joy and healing. Covid-19 has all but halted performances by dancers and drummers, and we are really looking forward to seeing a jingle dress glimmer in the sunshine while munching a bannock burger. We’ve chosen one of our favourite Pow wow albums to keep you excited about gathering again. 

 

The pow wow album that gets us every time!

 

  1. Pow Wow Time
    From: Native American Series

    This album is a fantastic compilation, and we can’t help but want to get out our regalia and dance in the house. 

 

We look forward to sharing food & laughs at a round dance again soon.

 

We are overjoyed by the ingenuity of Indigenous communities throughout this pandemic. While there is so much loss, there is also a shining light to be found in virtual round dances, cooking safe meals for Elders, and the continued sharing of Indigenous talent. We loved this feature by CBC’s The National on virtual round dances , and it made us want to reflect on our favourite memories and share with you one of our favourite albums from our collection.


Our favourite Round Dance Album


  1. Round Dance Songs
    From: 20/20 Series

    This album features 20 songs by 20 artists in the round dance circuit. We love hearing different songs from different artists, and this really makes us excited to share indoor space with our favourite young, contemporary Indigenous music makers and dancers again.

We can’t wait to share live Indigenous music with our community again!

 

Until we can hug and laugh and share food again, we hope you’ll get some inspiration from some of our amazing archives of Indigenous music. Did you know that you can download the Indigenous Cloud app? Take your community with you wherever you go.

Dust off those records! Find and Love Indigenous Music of the past

24 Nov, 2021
Blow the dust off your Nimošôm’s (Grandfather cree) record collection, and get ready to find your favourite new track. While we have many contemporary artists on Indigenous Cloud, we also host a huge collection of music from across the decades for you to cherish.

Add Indigenous music to your classroom!

24 Nov, 2021
Increasingly, lesson plans in schools are being structured to include Indigenous education, and luckily, Indigenous Cloud is an incredible resource for teachers! We have the largest library of current Indigenous music from a variety of genres, from Indigenous Music Award winning artists, to up and coming artists fresh off the pow wow circuit. There is an amazing selection of music from all over North America for teacher’s to play in the classroom.

The Hidden History of Indigenous Country Music

24 Nov, 2021
On Indigenous Cloud, we have over five generations of Indigenous music for you to discover, and country music is no exception. While we often associate this genre with cowboys, trucks, and the American South, country music has a rich Indigenous history as well. From Canada, the US, and Australia, there are numerous Indigenous country artists spanning generations.

Indigenous Winter Songs & Winter Traditions

24 Nov, 2021
biboon Ojibwe kapepipon ᑲᐯᐱᐳᐣ Cree Ukiuk Inuttut Winter; all of winter While the fall has come to a close for many of us, the arrival of winter brings comfort and calm in it’s blanketing wake. In the winter, our music preferences shift. Slow down and curl up and find the perfect comfort for your soul –or dance around the house in wild abandon! We have an incredible collection of great North American Indigenous artists for you to connect with while staying warm and enjoying this beautiful season.

The FIVE: Our Featured Artists August, 2020

24 Nov, 2021
This Month’s Indigenous Cloud 5 Featured Artists ᑖᓂᓯ Tanisi This month’s featured genre is Hand Drum. The Hand Drum is handcrafted from animal hide, like deer or elk, that is stretched over a hand-held flexible wooden frame usually formed from a soft wood like birch. Hand Drums are played at pow wows, round dances, and more. The 5 featured artists below all utilize this integral instrument to create beautiful sounds we know you’ll love.

Indigenous Cloud Presents: Rock and Roll Ryan Peekeekoot of Black Rain

24 Nov, 2021
In this month’s interview series, we sat down with Ryan Peekeekoot of Black Rain to talk about Indigenous culture, music, and their hopes for young artists. Black Rain is brothers Ryan and Jamie Peekeekoot and bassist Kevin Joseph, all from Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan. The trio is currently working on their 5th studio album––even through Covid-19. If you love rock and roll, Black Rain could just be your new favourite band.

Indigenous Cloud Presents: Wanita Bird

24 Nov, 2021
We were lucky enough to chat with incredibly talented Indigenous artist Wanita Bird this week. She’s a multi-talented and community-oriented Cree artist from Treaty Six in Saskatchewan. She is not only an incredibly talented singer/songwriter and playwright, but also works in beadwork, sewing, painting, and traditional crafts. We have deep respect for her work with youth and at-risk people, and her continued leadership in these communities. We think Wanita Bird is fantastic, and we hope you think so too!

covid and music — ways to support artists?

24 Nov, 2021
While the Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, in many ways, the Indigenous community has been hit especially hard. We’ve been reflecting both on the loss of our Elders to this virus and also being prevented from cherished community events. We want to share some of our favourite sounds that we hold close to our hearts, and we look forward to being at pow-wows, round dances, and potlatches with you again soon.

Find your Grounding with our Peyote Playlist

24 Nov, 2021
Peyote songs are the spiritual heart of many Indigenous people. Using a chanting consonant-vowel structure, singers create enveloping sounds for the spirit. In traditional Peyote music, singers are accompanied by the gourd rattle and water drum, but songs can also feature strictly acapella vocals or even Native-American flute. Read on to listen to our favourite Peyote tracks, and let us know which song is your favourite.

Indigenous Gospel Music Thrives in North America. 

24 Nov, 2021
Gospel music has been adapted by many people around the world, but especially in North America. Gospel takes on unique characteristics in every community it enters, showing the incredible colour and colour this genre has to offer. We are excited to feature a gospel playlist from our favourite artists on Indigenous Cloud. Listen on the web or from our app –– Indigenous music for anywhere you find yourself!
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