Al (A.W. Cardinal) had always heard this connection in his mind throughout the years… especially within Cree rhythms and melodies woven with early folk and blues. His bloodline is Woodland Cree from Northern Alberta.
Last year the dream finally came together and we recorded with the extraordinary Northern Cree, Northern Cree, also known as the Northern Cree Singers, a powwow and Round Dance drum and singing group based in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada.
For some time now we have been very inspired by the Indigenous influence on modern North American music. We were so moved by the brilliant documentary ‘Rumble-The Indians Who Rocked the World’. Particularly the part where Pura Fe is singing along to Charlie Patton.
Al (A.W. Cardinal) had always heard this connection in his mind throughout the years… especially within Cree rhythms and melodies woven with early folk and blues. His bloodline is Woodland Cree from Northern Alberta.
Last year the dream finally came together and we recorded with the extraordinary Northern Cree, Northern Cree, also known as the Northern Cree Singers, a powwow and Round Dance drum and singing group based in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. The result is a blending of country blues and folk blues with Powwow drumming and singing.
Al (A.W. Cardinal) had always heard this connection in his mind throughout the years… especially within Cree rhythms and melodies woven with early folk and blues. His bloodline is Woodland Cree from Northern Alberta.
Last year the dream finally came together and we recorded with the extraordinary Northern Cree, Northern Cree, also known as the Northern Cree Singers, a powwow and Round Dance drum and singing group based in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. The result is a blending of country blues and folk blues with Powwow drumming and singing.
Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - PUT YOUR FEATHERS ON ▼
Stew Kirkwood captured the sounds. The experience was so profound and magnificent. We performed some of these songs for the first time out in the wild with Northern Cree for JUNO Awards.
1. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - PRELUDE - Get Your Feathers Ready | |||
2. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - PUT YOUR FEATHERS ON | |||
3. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - INTERLUDE - Rollin' in the Thunder | |||
4. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - ROLLIN' & TUMBLIN' | |||
5. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - SOUL OF A MAN | |||
6. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - INTERLUDE - I'm Goin Away | |||
7. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - DIRT ROAD BLUES | |||
8. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - FUTURE BLUES | |||
9. | Northern Cree - NORTHERN CREE ROLLIN' IN THE THUNDER | |||
10. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - INTERLUDE - Put Your Feathers On | |||
11. | Blue Moon Marquee & Northern Cree - CROW HOP BLUES OVERTURE |
about
For some time now we have been very inspired by the Indigenous influence on modern North American music. We were so moved by the brilliant documentary ‘Rumble-The Indians Who Rocked the World’. Particularly the part where Pura Fe is singing along to Charlie Patton.
A.W. had always heard this connection in his mind throughout the years… especially within Cree rhythms and melodies woven with early folk and blues. His bloodline is Woodland Cree from Northern Alberta.
Last year the dream finally came together and we recorded with the extraordinary Northern Cree, also known as the Northern Cree Singers, a powwow and Round Dance drum and singing group based in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. The result is a blending of country blues and folk blues with Powwow drumming and singing.
Stew Kirkwood captured the sounds. The experience was so profound and magnificent. We performed some of these songs for the first time out in the wild with Northern Cree for JUNO Awards.
A.W. had always heard this connection in his mind throughout the years… especially within Cree rhythms and melodies woven with early folk and blues. His bloodline is Woodland Cree from Northern Alberta.
Last year the dream finally came together and we recorded with the extraordinary Northern Cree, also known as the Northern Cree Singers, a powwow and Round Dance drum and singing group based in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. The result is a blending of country blues and folk blues with Powwow drumming and singing.
Stew Kirkwood captured the sounds. The experience was so profound and magnificent. We performed some of these songs for the first time out in the wild with Northern Cree for JUNO Awards.
credits
A.W. Cardinal - Electric guitar, vocals
Jasmine Colette - Upright Bass, vocals
Joel Wood, Drum and vocals
Steve Wood, Drum and vocals
Marlon Deschamps, Drum and vocals
Josh Whitstone, Drum and vocals
Leroy Whitstone, Drum and vocals
Recorded and Engineered by
Stew Kirkwood
Additional recording by Lucas McKinnon
Mixed by Blue Moon Marquee
Mastered by Micah Erenberg
Produced by Blue Moon Marquee
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