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idlenomore: STREAM the full new A TRIBE CALLED RED ALBUM -...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:40:00 -0700

idlenomore:

STREAM the full new A TRIBE CALLED RED ALBUM - “Nation II Nation”!!

SO GOOD. HOLY DAMN.

DOWNLOAD: Idle No More: Songs for Life Vol. 2 We are pleased to...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:32:00 -0800

DOWNLOAD: Idle No More: Songs for Life Vol. 2

We are pleased to present Idle No More: Songs for Life Volume 2. As with Volume 1, the highlights are many!

Idle No More is just about 2 months old. It’s hard to know for sure how many strong in number the movement is now, but one thing is for certain – the message has circled the globe, crossed oceans, and reached people from all walks of life. Musicians are among those from the artistic community who have been vocal in their support. Some have written songs. Some have spoken out at shows. And some have graciously allowed us to share their music with you here.

The collection kicks off with the call to arms Red Action by power duo Indian Handcrafts, who will soon traverse our fair land as the opening act for Billy Talent. Blue Rodeo, who made national headlines for their shout out to Idle No More, offer the song Fools Like You, from the 1992 platinum selling Lost Together. Rising stars Nick Sherman and Tracy Bone are here, as are indie darlings Royal Wood and Hannah Georgas. The timeless power pop of Vancouver’s Odds. Reggae and R&B from New Zealand courtesy NRG Rising. And the poignant cello piece Theresa, by Anishinaabe musician, researcher, and media artist Melody McKiver. Plus much more – 17 tracks in all! We hope you enjoy it!

Drezus’s new video Red Winter has been quickly racking up...

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:40 -0800

Drezus’s new video Red Winter has been quickly racking up views on YouTube since he dropped it on January 11th.

After releasing the new song on December 25th, Drezus began fundraising for an official video and remarkably pulled together the funds and resources to produce and release it less than three weeks later.

Drezus’s words for the #IdleNoMore movement are passionate, articulate, and powerful and his own dedication and embodiment of the message is palpable. “I’ve invested… my heart and my drive to represent my people for once in my life. This Red Winter song is special to me… it’s for us by us” the Winnipeg-based artist wrote on Facebook.

With director Cowboy Smithx, produced by Drezus Music, Eccentricus Imagery and 4K Film Production, and a long list of crew and community that made it happen, the video dropped on January 11th, the global day of action. The views have been stacking up since, the word has been spreading. Watch, listen and share Red Winter, by Drezus.

decolonizingmedia: Download. Print. Share....

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:23:04 -0800

decolonizingmedia:

Download. Print. Share. Decolonize.

#IdleNoMore

Keith Secola: Seeds, Songs and Social Commentary By: RPM...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:00:23 -0800

Keith Secola: Seeds, Songs and Social Commentary

By: RPM

Anishinaabeg blues rocker Keith Secola recently released his seventh studio album, Life is Grand, and has written a pop-rock-opera, Seeds, that was seven years in the making. Through both works, Secola is starting to pull a mainstream audience into, what has been, an underground following, and finding ways to stay true to his message along the way.

Read the full article, and check out a track from his new album, here.

Wab Kinew Brings the Flash Mob ‘Round Dance Revolution’...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:20:45 -0800

Wab Kinew Brings the Flash Mob ‘Round Dance Revolution’ to Strombo

Everyone’s favourite 8th Fire heartthrob, Wab Kinew, surprised George Stroumboulopoulos and his CBC television studio audience—while making all of Indian Country proud—when he led a spontaneous flash mob round dance Thursday night, during an interview taping on George Tonight.

READ THE REST & WATCH THE VIDEO

DOWNLOAD: Idle No More: Songs for Life Vol. 1 Idle No More:...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:48:06 -0800

DOWNLOAD: Idle No More: Songs for Life Vol. 1

Idle No More: Songs for Life Vol. 1 is the first of an ongoing series of free downloadable compilations of songs by artists who support the vision of Idle No More, Indigenous and allies. Volume 1 features a broad and diverse array of artists – everyone from Derek Miller(whose contribution, 7 Lifetimes, is a brand new track inspired by Chief Theresa Spence), to John K. Samson of the Weakerthans.

idlenomore: #J11: IdleNoMore WORLDWIDE Reppin’ A Tribe...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:08:10 -0800

idlenomore:

#J11: IdleNoMore WORLDWIDE

Reppin’ A Tribe Called Red. Love this!

idlenomore: #J11: Where Will You Be? #IdleNoMore Worldwide. Big...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:06:35 -0800

idlenomore:

#J11: Where Will You Be?

#IdleNoMore Worldwide.

Big ups to Dwayne Bird for the poster!

Native America North Takes New York Three of our favourite...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:54:33 -0800

Native America North Takes New York

Three of our favourite Indigenous artists will be traveling from their Canadian homes to New York this weekend to perform a showcase at APAP 2013.

The Big Apple will have the pleasure of hearing Don Amero, Digging Roots and Elisapie at a showcase, Native America North, during the APAP 2013 conference. Between the three acts you’ll get roots, folk, and pop interpretations of Anishinabe, Mohawk, Inuit, and Métis culture.

If you’re in the city Saturday January 12, head to the National Museam of the American Indian from 2-5pm to take it all in – the event is free to the public!

For more info visit aboriginalmusic.ca and get started with the latest video from Don Amero, Turn These Grey Skies Blue:

Check out the adorable video for the sweet Dark Water Rising...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:50:32 -0800

Check out the adorable video for the sweet Dark Water Rising cover (her voice is So Good!) of the Avett Brothers “Live and Die”.

decolonizingmedia: idlenomore: Idle No More This incredible,...

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:04:21 -0800

decolonizingmedia:

idlenomore:

Idle No More

This incredible, gorgeous video shot in Seattle distills the essence of Idle No More into a beautiful 7 minute, black & white film.

MUST WATCH. It’s AMAZING.

Now this is what the movement needs more of.

WOW.

The 10 Best Indigenous Musical Moments of 2012 ‘Tis the season...

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:50:13 -0800

The 10 Best Indigenous Musical Moments of 2012

‘Tis the season for looking back on the year that was: reflecting on the highs and lows, and seeing what music moments stand out in our memories. It’s an interesting time for reflection, with all the hope and passion currently rising among our people, so let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible Indigenous music that found its way to us in 2012.

Find out our top 10 here.

The 15 Best #IdleNoMore Round Dance Videos So much amazing...

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:15:52 -0800

The 15 Best #IdleNoMore Round Dance Videos

So much amazing stuff happening in Indian Country right now. Worldwide!

What's your favourite #IdleNoMore round dance / video so far?

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:06:23 -0800

We’re working on rounding up the #RoundDanceRevolution so far and we want to know your faves. Hit us with links!

Star Nayea shares her powerful voice to #SoundtrackTheStruggle...

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:40:00 -0800

Star Nayea shares her powerful voice to #SoundtrackTheStruggle and #IdleNoMore in this stirring a cappella track 1 Voice for Idle No More. Listen up.

STREAM: Star Nayea - “1 Voice for Idle No More”

DOWNLOAD: Derek Miller - “7 Lifetimes (for Chief...

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:56:07 -0800

DOWNLOAD: Derek Miller - “7 Lifetimes (for Chief Spence”

Today we #SoundtrackTheStruggle with Mohawk blues rocker Derek Miller, who released a song that he wrote and recorded for Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence.

idlenomore: Idle No More: Winnipeg, December 21 2012 “They may...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:55:00 -0800

idlenomore:

Idle No More: Winnipeg, December 21 2012

“They may be Canadians, but we are not. We are…the people of these lands.”

Awesome!

Featuring LORENZO (aka MC “Frozen Hands” lol) — rapping and singing at 03:34. LOVE IT!

IdleNoMore Tumblr

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:19:51 -0800

IdleNoMore Tumblr:

If you need to keep up with the movement, this is where to do it.

Support the Indigenous #RoundDanceRevolution in the making!

.:|✘♝BISHOP♝✗|:. - EYE RHINO Brand new mad wild supersonic...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:06:34 -0800

.:|✘♝BISHOP♝✗|:. - EYE RHINO

Brand new mad wild supersonic Indigenous future rap goodness from the one and only IMPLNTHNG of Skookum Sound. Killer.