Free Music Workshops for Youth at Aboriginal Music Week 2015
Singer-songwriter Logan Staats, traditional hand drum singers Oogimah Ikwewok, female emcee T-Rhyme, and rapper Mic Jordan will host free 60-minute workshops at three of our four community celebrations. These workshops will focus on their music careers and experiences as Indigenous artists in the music industry. All youth are welcome to attend.
The workshops are scheduled for August 20, 21, and 22 and will take place each afternoon during the respective concerts.
Workshop Schedule
Thursday, August 20 – The Turtle Island Block Party
Location: Front room at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King Street
2:00 PM: Logan Staats (Rock/Roots)
3:00 PM: T-Rhyme (Hip Hop)
Community Partner: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
Friday, August 21 – AMW Stage presented by Rhythm 104.7FM at Austin Street Festival
Location: 10x10 tent on Austin Street, between Euclid Street & Selkirk Avenue
1:00 PM: Oogimah Ikwewok (Traditional Hand Drum Singers)
2:00 PM: T-Rhyme (Hip Hop)
3:00 PM: Logan Staats (Rock/Roots)
Community Partner: North Point Douglas Women's Centre
Saturday, August 22 – AMW Stage presented by TD at Picnic in the Park
Location: 10x10 tent at St. John’s Park, Mountain Avenue & Main Street
2:00 PM: Oogimah Ikwewok (Traditional Hand Drum Singers)
3:00 PM: Mic Jordan (Hip Hop)
Community Partner: Picnic in the Park organizing committee
About the Artists
Logan Staats
Logan Staats is a Mohawk singer-songwriter from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. He recently released his first solo album after winning an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2014 for Best Rock CD with his former band.
Oogimah Ikwewok
Oogimah Ikwewok is a collective of traditional women hand drum singers who perform ceremonial, spiritual, and round dance songs in Anishinaabemowin, Cree, Dakota, and Algonquin languages.
T-Rhyme
T-Rhyme is a lyricist from northern Saskatchewan who channels the energy of golden era hip-hop to highlight the Native experience. She is also the creator of the Beads, Rhymes & Life jewelry line, blending artistry and culture.
Mic Jordan
Mic Jordan is an Anishinaabe Hip-Hop artist from the Turtle Mountain Reservation. His music is deeply influenced by his upbringing, and beyond performing, he travels to communities and universities to engage with youth on topics like alcoholism, suicide prevention, and the impact of Native mascots in mainstream culture.
Nathaniel Sinclair from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, loves singing round dance and pow wow music. At 2-years-old he learnt how to...
