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Indigenous Winter Songs & Winter Traditions

Nov 24, 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. 

 

Gospel to soothe the soul

 

This winter, find yourself singing in prayer or simply singing along with some of our talented Indigenous gospel artists. We know gatherings, like church, are limited due to Covid 19, so we have many great albums for you to enjoy from the comfort of home.

 

  1. Ernest Monias
    Jesus is on the Main Line

    Monias is a long time Indigenous music powerhouse. For our Canadian listeners, you can enjoy his tracks anytime, on demand! Try this album for a reflective and spiritual mood.
  2. Hubert Thomas
    Cree Hymns Volume 3

    Start your day in soft reverie with these Cree Hymns. You can stream volumes 1-7 today on Indigenous Cloud. 

 

Round dance the chill away! 

 

In the fall and winter months, North American Indigenous people gather for traditional celebrations called round dances. These indoor events are a staple of the fall and winter months, bringing together communities for food, celebration, and dance. 

 

While we cannot enjoy an indoor gathering together in the same way this year, let us not forget the spirit of gathering and sharing space with our community. Honour Indigenous traditions by listening to some of our most popular round dance music. 

 

  1. Nathan ‘Rikishi’ Pelly & Brad Crain
    Big & Tall Rock N the Hall


Get the full round dance experience with Pelly and Crain, together on this amazing and upbeat album. 

 

  1. Logan Alexis’ 4th Annual Memorial Round Dance Live

Round Dance Time

 

An amazing multi-artist compilation. The live recording makes you feel as though you are there in person. 

 

Motivate yourself with a toe-tapping fiddle track! 

 

The iconic sound of the fiddle, in particular the Métis fiddle, was influenced by First Nations, Scottish, and French music. Métis fiddling uses syncopation, just like good old ragtime! This rhythmic structure stresses the normally unaccented beats and extra beats, giving the music its characteristic bounce. 

 

Métis fiddling is an essential part of the Métis community. Whether the dancing takes place at home, in the community hall, at the church, or in the local school, the fiddle is sure to get everybody dancing and warm. Try out some of our favourite Metis fiddle tunes today!

 

  1. Reg Bouvette 

A Fiddling Legend

 

You won’t be able to stop yourself from dancing around in the living room, with the legendary fiddler himself! 

 

  1. Marcelle Meilleur 

Fiddle Fantasy

 

A stomping good time will be had, if you put this album on! Did you know that playing upbeat music can help you avoid the winter blues? Try it out today. 

 

Find the soundtrack to your winter wonderland 

 

It might be cold outside, but Indigenous Cloud has the largest selection of Indigenous music from all over North America for you to choose from. Connect to your favourite artist today, whether it’s upbeat fiddling, reflective gospel, or traditional pow wow and round dance, we have everything you need to get through this winter. Register now to start your 1 month free trial!

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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