WABANAG, a nominee of the Canadian
Aboriginal Music Award 2005 for their album ULODI, blend
traditional native music and contemporary styles. Through their
powerful music inspired by the Wabanaki ancestors of their leader,
Québécois Nagwetch ("Little Sun"), they drive
you on a journey to the Wanaki
Métis country and spirituality.
Like Nagwetch,
the music is “metis”.
Hand drums, rattles, bows, wooden sticks, flutes, and other unexpected
embellishments are used sparingly as Nagwetch embed native motifs deep
into songs that are richly orchestrated with intense vocals and strong
rhythmic lines (bass, drums, guitars). Most of the songs are in native
language and refer to the natural elements and the spiritual world of
the native people from the Maritimes, as well as to their traditional
way of life.
The homeland of the Wabanaki Metis consists of the oriental region of
the North American continent, generally described as being New England
in the United States, plus Quebec and the Maritimes in Canada. Their
history dates back to the sixteenth century when the first Europeans,
mainly French, married within local tribes and adopted the
“Indian” way of life.
You have great and interesting Music going on. Looking forward to hear more Tracks from you. Nice to meet You and to be Your Friend. Hope we stay in touch. kind Regards from Cologne <|;^))
Thanks for requesting and connecting and for sharing your wonderful music! I loved listening and will be back for more:)) Wishing you the most fantastic Thursday!
