RIP Shingoose

WINNIPEG FOLK FEST 2016 FEAT. A SELECTION OF NNA V1 TRAILBLAZERS

Native North America at Plug In ICA w/ Shingoose, David McLeod, and Sipreano (August 5, 2015)

NNA TNT in WPG + WD RIP

I've just learned that it's been 2 years to the day that singer songwriter Willie Dunn passed away. It was a massive privilege to have met him and to help share his music through the Native North America (Vol. 1) compilation on Light In The Attic Records. Tonight, we'll be honouring Willie's legacy w/ a screening of his National Film Board of Canada produced The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company (1972, co-directed by Martin Defalco). Joining us for the evening will be Shingoose (Curtis Jonnie) and David McLeod from NCI FM - The Spirit of Manitoba for a special Q&A. We will also be screening Duke Redbird's The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau (co-directed by Henning Jacobsen and featuring Shingoose). Please join us at Winnipeg's Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art for an celebration of music, art, film, discussion, and culture... PEACE

Album aims to give Indigenous trailblazers overdue recognition (Globe and Mail re-post)

Laura Beeston

The Globe and Mail

Published Sunday, Aug. 02, 2015 12:00PM EDT

The success of Native North America (Vol. 1), a seminal compilation of nearly lost aboriginal folk, rock and country music from 1966-85, is being celebrated Aug. 5 at Winnipeg’s Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art. Album curator Kevin Howes, a Vancouver-based record archeologist, curator and DJ renowned for uncovering undocumented Canadian music history, is taking part in a discussion alongside indigenous singer-songwriter Shingoose. The event will also feature screenings of the documentaries The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau and The Other Side of the Ledger, the latter a critical examination of Hudson’s Bay Co.’s treatment of aboriginal peoples. “I think it will symbolically be an interesting and dynamic evening,” Howes says, noting that it’s taking place on the roof of the gallery, which has a direct view of HBC’s flagship store on Portage Avenue. “The relevancy of the messages in these songs, with their substance, depth, culture and soul [are] still very timely today,” he continues. “It’s resonating with people because so little has changed … and because there is a desire to appreciate, preserve and share this culture.” The compilation, issued by Seattle’s Light in the Attic Records, was long-listed for the 2015 Polaris Prize and aims to give Canada’s indigenous trailblazers some long-overdue recognition. It has proved popular – the album is going through its second print run.

*Re-post from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/album-aims-to-give-indigenous-trailblazers-overdue-recognition/article25803130/

Native North America at Plug In ICA

Native North America (Vol. 1): An evening of music, discussion, and film with Shingoose, David McLeod (NCI FM), and Kevin "Sipreano" Howes

Shingoose and Duke Redbird

*Since the release of Native North America (Vol. 1): Aboriginal Folk, Rock, and Country 1966-1985 last November, my life has been filled w/ many positive twists and turns. I've been pushing as hard as I can to raise awareness about this project, its era, and the still pertinent music contained within. This is a true labour of love and I appreciate all of the kind words and vibrations that have come my way. Thank you! It's quite the trip to think that when I found my first original 1975 copy of Shingoose's Native Country 7" EP (whose "Silver River" is featured on NNA V1) over 10 years ago, that I'd be sitting on a Toronto patio garden w/ its creators, Curtis Jonnie (aka Shingoose) and Duke Redbird and discussing music, life, and people. Joined by 'Goose's son and NNA V1 artist Eric Landry, we were all blessed to hear Duke share a new poem about the residential school system. Considering that our ears were still ringing from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report from the day before, his passionate and truthful words touched our hearts and souls profoundly. Hands down, I've never heard such a dynamic and affecting speaker as Duke Redbird. It was so cool to hear old spars 'Goose and Duke bounce ideas and riff off of each other as they have done as collaborators for so many years and to have them present at our NNA V1 gathering later that evening along w/ the daughter of the dearly departed Morley Loon (*more to come on that soon). As for what's ahead, only time will tell, but I have a feeling that this story is far from over... PEACE

(MOR) Montreal and Toronto

*This has been another mind-melting trip!@#$%!!! It feels so good to hit the road and link w/ people from all walks of life. Once again, I see that we are all connected. There was a day of research at an Inuit cultural centre in Montreal, the first outerprovincal performance from SEEKERS INTERNATIONAL at Mutek (WOW!@#$%!!!), and tomorrow, the second Native North America gathering in Toronto featuring Eric Landry (see pic above). I've heard through the grapevine that none other than Curtis Jonnie (aka Shingoose) has arrived from Winnipeg and will join us for the event as a guest of honour alongside his old spar Duke Redbird!@#$%!!! I am humbled yet again... What will the future bring? My mantra is "Good things ahead..." PEACE

Native North America on APTN National News (Dec. 15, 2014)