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Duke Redbird, Elisapie, Mumu Fresh announced for International Indigenous Music Summit opening gala May 31
By Will McGuirk
The 2023 International Indigenous Music Summit will take place May 31 through June 4 at several venues across Toronto with the TD Music Hall at Massey Hall as main host. This year, the summit’s second, will feature an opening gala for the first time. The gala, taking place on May 31 will feature poet/educator/artist Duke Redbird; award-winning artist and broadcaster Elisapie; and Grammy-nominated songwriter, rapper and activist Mumu Fresh, plus more.
This year’s Keynote brings Alfredo Caxaj, Founder and Artistic Director of London, ON’s SunFest in conversation with Sara Curruchich, a Mayan Kaqchikel singer-songwriter from Guatemala.
There will also daytime panels, international artist spotlights, as well as evening showcases Venues include the Rivoli, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and The Tranzac. Performers include Aysanabe, Beatrice Deer Band, Fawn Wood, Quanah Style, Drezus, Ombiigizi, Wolf Castle and more.
For full details, tickets and more see indigenousmusicsummit.com
Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Aysanabee, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Louise Burns, The Weber Brothers, Lily Monaghan, Billy Strings, quinnie, Moonshine Collective, Great American Ghost,
By Will McGuirk
“It’s a perfect pop song, and exemplifies what Depeche Mode do best – incredible production and instrumentation that only enhances what was already a great song. We went with a more slowed down, elegant Bryan Ferry-esque treatment.” - Louise Burns
“As long as I can remember, I wanted to make a record with my dad. I’ve been burning up and down the highways the last 12 years, and as time slips away, you start thinking, ‘I need to make time.’ - Billy Strings
“this song is about how i used to be scared of falling in love because i enjoy longing for things and people. found out you’ll know u really love somebody if loving them feels even better than wanting them.” - quinnie
“The song isn't as literal as the video implies - the things that we go through as people can be harder than you could ever imagine and going through them alone can be truly torturous." - Ethan Harrison, Great American Ghost