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Asani
A'cappella / Folk / Roots Music

ASANI CD Release Party for 'Listen' Dec.2nd!!!



Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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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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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Creator Within Indigenous Festival Toronto, Ontario
Dec 2 2009 7:00P
ASANI CD RELEASE PARTY at the IVORY CLUB & EBONY GRILLE Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
Royal Alberta Museum Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 12 2009 12:00P
Parliament Hill, Olympic Torch Relay Ceremonies Ottawa, Ontario
Jan 13 2010 12:00P
Olympic Torch Relay Ceremonies Edmonton, Alberta
Feb 13 2010 12:00P
Olympic Train to Whistler Whistler, British Columbia
Feb 14 2010 12:00A
Alberta Pavillion at the Olympics Vancouver, British Columbia
Feb 27 2010 12:00A
TBA Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

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   About Asani
Join Asani as they celebrate the release of their new album “Listen.”

“Their music is infused with First Nations drumming and chant, but it goes well beyond that with the sounds of folk, blues, a bit of jazz and the soulful insistence of traditional spirituals. Asani means "rock" in Cree. And the three singers are not afraid to hurl themselves at our windows of complacency – both within and outside their communities.” John Terrauds, The Toronto Star

Produced by famed Zappa alumni Ed Mann, Listen is a bold new tour de force from Edmonton’s favourite vocal trio. Come celebrate its release as the ladies are joined by special guests Ed Mann, Bruce Aitken and Mario Allende and hosted by Breakfast Television's Bridget Ryan.

Asani would like to thank the Canada Council for the Arts and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their support in helping us make this album. Doors at 7:00 PM show starts at 8:00 PM (NO MINORS). Cover only $5. The new CD will be on sale!

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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ETHNOS ATRAMO

ETHNOS ATRAMO



Nov 26 2009 2:06 PM


Esperamos tus comentarios y te enviamos un saludo desde Toledo, Pepa G. Lillo y Gabriel Navalón.
We hope your comments and we will send you a greeting from Toledo, Pepa & Gabriel.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
ETHNOS ATRAMO >> diferentes músicas del mundo a través de un prisma vanguardista fruto del hermanamiento entre diferentes lenguas, ancestrales timbres de instrumentos y experimentales secuencias electrónicas.
Más música, videos e información en www.ethnosatramo.com
ETHNOS ATRAMO >> different kinds of world music through a prism vanguardist result of twinning between different languages, ancient tones of instruments and experimental electronic sequences.
More music, videos and information www.ethnosatramo.com
Debbie

Debbie



Nov 25 2009 7:24 AM


Kathys Comments
XOXO, DEBBIE
DRAGONFLY MOON (Scott Jasper & Susan Garlick)

DRAGONFLY MOON (Scott Jasper & Susan Garlick)



Nov 23 2009 5:28 PM

Hello!!!!

So sorry its been so long since we were last in touch - have tried to email/message you through myspace but for some reason it's not working.....aaaarrrrgggghhhhhh!

So drop us a line when you get a minute and we'll have a proper catch up.
Look forward to hearing from you,
with Bright Blessings to you all,

Susan & Scott
'DRAGONFLY MOON'
xx
DefarwaSpirit

DefarwaSpirit



Nov 23 2009 5:00 AM

Hugs to you all hope your having a wonderful thanksgiving weekend
I just been busy with work and trying to train my new horse i got
thanks for all the comments you guys are the best.
your friend windsister.
Jay Red Eagle

Jay Red Eagle



Nov 19 2009 5:27 PM

Have a great day!
RAFFAELE SCHIAVO

RAFFAELE SCHIAVO



Nov 17 2009 10:36 PM

Greetings from Sicily
MorningStar

MorningStar



Nov 16 2009 5:01 PM


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"Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life."
Peace, Love, Light, Blessings

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Zouleye

Zouleye



Nov 15 2009 9:25 PM

Merci pour l'ajout! Au plaisir!
*We are Dreaming*

*We are Dreaming*



Nov 13 2009 8:42 PM

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Nov 11 2009 11:03 PM

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Rebeka Jaqua

Rebeka Jaqua



Nov 6 2009 8:24 PM

Powerful energy, powerful voices, powerful magical music!
May the world be a better place with the songs you share with us!
Thank you, Rebeka
Debbie

Debbie



Nov 5 2009 12:29 PM

Kathys Comments

Kathys Comments
HAVE A GREAT DAY LOVE AND HUGS DEBBIE
GUIDO MARTIN & FRIENDS

GUIDO MARTIN & FRIENDS



Nov 4 2009 2:31 PM

Hello ASANI,
we are delighted to be in your circle of friends.
If you have time, would you mind checking out
our music and let us know, what you think of it.
We always appreciate your time & comments.
We are looking forward to hear from you; have
a pleasant week full of fun and good music !
Love and peace, - Guido & Tatch :)


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Jean-Philippe ICHARD

Jean-Philippe ICHARD



Nov 3 2009 1:00 PM

Hi!

Thanks for your friendship

Greetings from PARIS

Jean-Philippe

Mürsel Işık

Mürsel Işık



Nov 3 2009 9:30 AM

Thank you very much.
I am sending you my best wishes from Isatanbul,TURKEY.
Respectfully.
Musician&Architect

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Lost Holler

Lost Holler



Oct 31 2009 7:29 PM

Your music is true medicine, in the most delightful way.
Amazing Tuppy Dog

Amazing Tuppy Dog



Oct 29 2009 8:45 AM


Tuppy Dog Halloween


shunkaha

Papa John



Oct 29 2009 3:52 AM

Thanks for the add- PEACE.
Cindy

Cindy



Oct 25 2009 8:26 PM

The new music sounds wonderful, ladies!!!
Job Sis

Job Sis



Oct 25 2009 12:10 AM

thanks for the greetings I also wish that life the best, go to hear their beautiful voices, good day: Job
Quiet Joys

Quiet Joys



Oct 24 2009 5:13 PM

thanks for the friendship. great music!

QJ
Rugaï

Rugaï
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Oct 23 2009 2:25 PM

Bonjour ,


Alors voilà, c'est l'automne et pour se réchauffer un peu et ne pas tomber dans la grisaille du quotidien Parisien on refait un peu la déco (on espère que Valérie Damido - orthographe à vérifier - ne m'en voudra pas pour la concurrence lol...)

Voici donc une version acoustique de "Prendre le vent" que vous ne trouverez que sur mon myspace et évidemment lors des concerts acoustiques... ainsi qu'une chanson qui s'intitule "Marcher dans tes pas".

Et à ne pas Manquer le 25/10 le live sur Europe 1 dans l'émission "On connaît la musique" de 23h à 1h ;)


www.rugai.fr


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du
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Rugaï 
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FRANCESCA

Francesca Parisi



Oct 23 2009 6:47 AM

Buondì:)
Grazie per la req , lieta di poter far parte dei vostri Amici;)
Buona giornata.
 
by Francesca Parisi
Edward Rowedda

Edward Rowedda



Oct 22 2009 12:21 AM

Hey, watch my new video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCNltuQzGtg and then see the band website here http://www.myspace.com/pcsofinfluence.
 

Leo y la Tripulación Invisible (Leonardo Hoyos)

Leo  y la Tripulación Invisible (Leonardo Hoyos)



Oct 21 2009 1:41 PM

Te dejo un temita nuevo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylvcAyMbkso

saludos
Leo
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