sakihiwe news
- Stage 49 pick - NRG Rising If you're heading to the Gathering of Nations this week, go check one of the NRG Rising performances! NRG Rising is a reggae band from New Zealand that features the vocals of three wonderful Maori women.
- Stage 49 pick - Ethnic De Generation If you're heading to the Gathering of Nations this week, Ethnic De Gernation (EDG) is definately worth checking out!
- Stage 49 pick - Dey & Nite The Gathering of Nations is probably the biggest pow wow in North America and each year they present a number of great bands at Stage 49. The entertainment is produced by Emergence Production and this year 37 acts are lined up for performances in Albuquerque, New Mexico. If you're heading to the Gathering of Nations next week, Dey & Nite are definately worth checking out!
- Holly McNarland NXNE Contest Holly McNarland is releasing a new album on June 16 at The Rivoli in Toronto during North by Northeast (NXNE) and she's running a great contest to promote it.
- Kinnie Starr in Winnipeg on June 28 We're partnering with the West End Cultural Centre to bring the amazing Kinnie Starr to Winnipeg at the end of June!.
- Aboriginal Music Week in Albuquerque We're partnering with GMB Promotions and SUM Entertainment on the legendary RedStar Party in Albuquerque this year. The party features three of Native North America's top DJs along with a Thoshography photobooth for free party portraits.
- DJ Shub wins the Red Bull Thre3Style Qualifier in Ottawa DJ Shub won the Red Bull Thre3Style Qualifier in Ottawa on April 5. He beat out six of the city's top DJs for the title along with a chance to represent Ottawa in the next round of Thre3Style competition.
- New isKwe album in the works Trip hop songstress isKwe has a new album in the works. The self-titled release will include at least nine tracks and feature guest verses by HAPH of Tha Ranjahz and the legendary Dead Prez.
- Young Kidd releases new mixtape Winnipeg-based emcee Young Kidd released a new mixtape, entitled YK the Mayor, as a free download on March 28, 2012. The album includes 16 tracks with guest appearances from Keisha Booker, Shai, Quick Cash, Lotto, Terell Safadi, Fresh IE, and Critical.
- El Indio releases new mixtape - free download DJ El Indio released a new mixtape, entitled Indio 808: Global Mixtape Volume 2, as a free download on April 1. The compilation features tracks by Rita Indiana, Sonora, Zuzuka Poderosa, Major Lazer, and many others. If you love to dance, download the mixtape!
