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Asani
A'cappella / Folk / Roots Music

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Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Last Login:  7/18/2009
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   Asani: General Info
Member Since7/30/2006
Band Websitewww.asani.org
Band Members Debbie Houle - vocals, harmony, traditional hand drum, shakers

Sarah Pocklington - vocals, harmony, traditional hand drum, shakers

Sherryl Sewepagaham - vocals, harmony, traditional hand drum, shakers, frog guiro, tambourine

Our newest additions and friends:

Ed Mann (Frank Zappa) - Legendary percussionist and sound artist extraordinaire: everything percussion including gongs, djembe, shakers, log drum, hand sonic, marimba, vibraphone etc.

Bruce "The Shark" Aitken, (Producer/Founder of the Cape Breton International Drum Festival, Sydney, NS) - sonor drum kit, percussion

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Record LabelIndie
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 4:00A
Capital Ex Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 17 2009 2:30P
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 17 2009 7:30P
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 18 2009 2:30P
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 18 2009 7:30P
Capital Ex; Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 19 2009 2:30P
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 19 2009 7:30P
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom Hall E Edmonton, Alberta
Aug 7 2009 12:00A
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival Aug 7-9 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Aug 8 2009 12:00A
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Aug 9 2009 12:00A
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
The Spill Peterborugh, Ontario
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
Moonshine Cafe Oakville, Ontario
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
London Music Club London, Ontario
Aug 15 2009 7:00P
Planet IndigenUs Toronto, Ontario
Aug 17 2009 8:00P
Gladstone Hotel - "Groovy Mondays" Toronto, Ontario
Aug 18 2009 8:00P
Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ottawa, Ontario
Aug 22 2009 12:00A
Ottawa Folk Festival Aug. 22-23rd Ottawa, Ontario
Aug 23 2009 12:00A
Ottawa Folk Festival Ottawa, Ontario

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   About Asani
Asani (“rock” in the Cree language), a contemporary Aboriginal women’s a cappella trio from Edmonton, has been captivating audiences with their breathtaking harmonies, their dynamic vocal artistry and their powerful rhythmic style. Carrying with them the traditional influences of First Nations and Metis music accompanied by drums and rattles, their songs resonate with their own blend of traditional vocals infused with the sounds of jazz, folk and blues.

Asani performs frequently in Canada as well as around the world, and has composed and performed musical soundtracks for documentaries, film and television.

In addition to performances at Carnegie Hall, New York, the Kennedy Centre, Washington D.C., and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Asani has shared the stage with Ed Mann (Frank Zappa), Alan White (YES, John Lennon), Denny Seiwell (Paul McCartney and Wings), Rich Mangicaro (the Eagles), Pete Lockett, Sam Roberts, Susan Aglukark, Corb Lund and Le Vent du Nord.

Asani’s debut CD “Rattle and Drum” (2005) has been nominated for 11 music awards throughout North America, including a 2006 Juno Award nomination for ‘Aboriginal Recording of the Year’. Asani received a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award in 2005 for Best Female Traditional/Cultural Roots Album.

Asani is currently garnering national acclaim for their unique arrangement of "O Canada".


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Asani has 3065 friends.
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 DRAGONFLY MOON (Scott Jasper & Susan Garlick) 


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 Job Sis 


 Bruce Murdoch 


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Jul 16 2009 10:18 PM


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Jul 16 2009 10:16 PM


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Jul 16 2009 1:54 PM

SO excited to seeing you lovely women again in a few weeks! Have safe trips on your journeys as you bring your amazing music to the world. I Love you three! I visit your site often and today as I sit here listening to your music Mkwaa is singing along with us!! Ok so she's not as good as Nvwati was (singing) but bless her lil heart- she tries! Love and hugs to you three.
KOO KOO KACHOO





Jul 16 2009 4:34 AM

Hi. Haven't been on very often so I haven't kept in touch. I haven't been doing too well. I have been in and out of the hospital. My seizures have gotten worse. I'm just barely handling the pain these days, but trucking along with summer school and taking it day by day. I hope to see you guys again. xos
Crystina Maez





Jul 15 2009 11:45 AM

Smile! Life is beautiful.
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Jul 14 2009 6:11 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
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Jul 14 2009 4:07 PM

Thanks for the friendship !!!!
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Jul 13 2009 9:10 PM

Musical Greetings from Colorado

20th Anniversary
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JOHN





Jul 13 2009 3:18 PM

Hey, Thanks for accepting my invitation!! Welcome! I really enjoy your music. Check out some other great music, surf my friends, or my playlist! I try to get everyone on one of my play list!
Over 1200 songs and growing!! THANKS TO MY FRIENDS!! I'm here to post the music I find!:) THANKS AGAIN, JOHN ;)
EVRIM TUZUN


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Jul 13 2009 10:54 AM


Was busy at the studio. so how bout u?

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Jul 13 2009 7:27 AM

Thanks for the friendship!!!!
Good Music From Venice Termite!!!!


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Jul 11 2009 6:15 PM



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Jul 8 2009 8:49 PM

Hey ho hello to my favourites!
sorry for not writing in such a long time, but i thought i..d leave you some nice greets from busy Germany!!! :)
Things are crazy at University here right now, but we..re heading towards our summer vacation, yeeehaw! (I count the days, minutes and seconds :D )

Hope things are fine over there at your end!
*greets*
~caro

PS: please, in case you can manage it: cross your fingers for me on the 29th of July...have my piano exam on that day *shiver* ;)
haldjas





Jul 7 2009 9:44 AM

thank you for the add, Asani, you have really cool music and good ideas! Keep it going!
~ lots of inspiration and love ~
haldjas





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Jul 6 2009 6:59 AM

BELLISIMAS VOCES PARA UN BUEN TRABAJO.SALUDOS DESDE CANARIAS DE CRIS Y SERGIO,BUENAVA.GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR.
Bruce ( the hippie full of soul)





Jul 6 2009 5:18 AM

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Jul 1 2009 9:34 PM

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Jun 28 2009 3:23 PM

Have a wonderful Sunday, filed with peace.
calming Pictures, Images and Photos
Tim





Jun 27 2009 5:27 PM

Death of an Angel

You have surely heard about the tragic death of a
brave young woman who was murdered in Iran
just for peacefully protesting with her father
on the streets of Teheran.

Her Name was Neda - please remember her.

Neda

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Denys Lord





Jun 26 2009 12:22 PM

Thank you for the nice comment, I'd look forward to meeting up with you, I love to learn new styles of music. If you want to contact me I'll send you my contact info. I love your tunes, they are so pure.
Denys
Jeanette





Jun 24 2009 9:41 PM

This is the eagle necklace.
Design by: Dragon
Beaded by me: Jeanette Frizzell
jeanette and the animal babies
Jeanette





Jun 24 2009 9:39 PM

Just a note to say hi and have your song back on my profile page. One of my favorites. I love your voices like angels. Sending a photo of my beadwork, Design by: Dragon  Beadwork by me Jeanette Frizzell
Have a great day
jeanette and the animal babies
 

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Jun 24 2009 6:12 PM

Thanks for the add! Come and visit us for all of your belly dance jewelry needs!

Happy Dancing,
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Jun 23 2009 9:48 PM

THANKS A LOY. YOU ARE WONDERFUL WOMEN IN A WONDERFUL COUNTRY AND WILL BE VERY WELCOME IN TOURAINE. KISSES
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