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a revolving list of guest artists including Te Kupu, Shane Belcourt, Marcos Arcentales, Maaka & Mina, Raven Kanatakta Polson-Lahache, Koru, John Thorp, Luis Abanto, Timothy Sullivan, Laura Crema, Himiona Grace
Influences
Irene Akiwenzie, Georgian Bay, Neyaashiinigmiing, the Oka Crisis, wild leeks, moonlight, Langston Hughes, odemein, fiddleheads, lady mocassins, limestone, gravel roads, loons, forgiveness, mud, stars, Pablo Neruda, my neices, Otis, rowing, loneliness, longing, snowball fights, chocolate cake, my nephews, righteous anger, injustice, intertribals, systemic racism, Aotearoa, Kanatan Aski, Upper Hutt Posse, karaoke, rain, dust, rez cars, stories, love, mercy, faith, weirdos, the tides, fear, wild rice, lust, fish, clouds, wind, maple syrup, sex, freedom fighters, drunkards, shame, puddles, revolutionaries, frustration, impatience, desire, beauty, friendship...
standing ground is a collaborative spoken word/poetry album from Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Cape Croker, Ontario, Canada.
"Held steady by the conscious lyrics of Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, one of Canadas best known Indigenous writers" (Te Kupu) and the creative force and Executive Producer behind the project, standing ground is a unique offering heralding a new era of musical collaborations between Indigenous peoples. A new form of music blending Indigenous music and poetry with influences ranging from hip-hop to jazz, standing ground represents a contemporary musicality, aesthetic, and state of mind largely unknown outside of Indigenous communities.
"You can hear that passion, the anger and the love in this just-released CD of spoken word." - Redwire Magazine
"This is an album that will not allow itself to be relegated to any pre-formed mold. Musically speaking, this album is simply rich, thick, and full of good sound. The combination of disparate styles and instruments showcased on this album is intelligently and artfully accomplished." - Red Ink, Volume 11.2
"WOW, very Groovy and inspiring." - Jennifer Ashawasegai, Moose FM
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP's Friend Space (Top 34)
Aanii Kateri,well you enjoying the fall weather,guess whats next though.lol. While i was off the net im way behind posting to all the social sites i've joined or got invited to. Have a great Thanksgiving.
just finished playing at the fringe. FUNNNNNNN. I'm working on a book of poetry too. It's slow going as I am writing it in my spare time. After grants, plays for students,reports and all that fun stuff. Can't complain though. For the most part, life is good. Cheers C
If am in town on the 11th, or if I have to sneaks out the window, lol, am definitely catching your performance piece at the NAC, Rainbow Blues afta? see ya at WestFest for sure! Ya going to Collie Buddz?
ah yes you did tell me about the project with himiona and thats very exciting that you guys are a few steps closer to seeing it's fruition! I'm noting down your book suggestion now... have a beautiful weekend, sister! j.
Kia ora Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm & the NSWP! My new album Second Chances is available through Myspace as an exclusive pre-release for only $15! Get it now before it hits stores (for 5 bucks more...that'll get you $5 worth of chips!) Message us here if you're keen! Feat: PNC, Ethical, Flowz, FortyOne and more!
Check out Excuse my tears feat FortyOne (Frontline):
Check out more tracks from Percieve at: www.myspace.com/percievemusic www.bebo.com/percievemusic
Happy Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!! I hope your having a great time! and the new year brings everything you desire! What are your plans for the new year ahead? Sue ox !
