sakihiwe news

Indigenous North America at SXSW 2015

March 18, 2015

Indigenous North America at SXSW 2015

Astronomar performing live at a concert
Astronomar is among the Indigenous artists showcasing at SXSW 2015.

Astronomar, Tanya Tagaq, Scatter Their Own, Sihasin, and John Trudell have official showcases at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas (March 17-22). This major festival provides opportunities for artists to connect with media, labels, agents, managers, publishers, presenters, and music supervisors.

Indigenous artists have participated in SXSW for years, but this year’s lineup features support from prominent industry figures, including Mad Decent (Diplo’s label), the World Music Expo (WOMEX), and RYOT, which will help boost their exposure.

Rising artist and Aboriginal Music Week 2014 performer Logan Staats is also attending SXSW this year. Follow his journey on his Facebook page.

Indigenous Artists Performing at SXSW 2015

  • Astronomar – Friday, March 20, 10PM @ The Official Mad Decent Showcase, The Main II, 603 Red River St. | RSVP
  • Tanya Tagaq
    • Thursday, March 19, 11PM @ The WOMEX Stage, Flamingo Cantina, 515 E 6th St.
    • Friday, March 20, 11PM @ globalFEST at SXSW, Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave.
    • Saturday, March 21, 12AM @ Interstellar Rodeo Presents, Swan Dive, 615 Red River St.
  • Scatter Their Own – Saturday, March 21, 9:30PM @ RYOT & Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros Native American Showcase, St David’s Historic Sanctuary, 301 E 8th St.
  • Sihasin – Saturday, March 21, 10:40PM @ RYOT & Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros Native American Showcase, St David’s Historic Sanctuary, 301 E 8th St.
  • John Trudell and Bad Dog – Saturday, March 21, 12AM @ RYOT & Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros Native American Showcase, St David’s Historic Sanctuary, 301 E 8th St.

Related Articles

Photo Highlights

Tanya Tagaq performing live
Tanya Tagaq is set to perform at multiple showcases during SXSW.
Scatter Their Own band members posing
Scatter Their Own will perform at the Native American Showcase.
Sihasin band members playing music
Sihasin’s SXSW performance is part of the RYOT Native American Showcase.
John Trudell playing guitar on stage
John Trudell and Bad Dog will perform on March 21 at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary.

For more details, visit sxsw.com.

Read the original article at sakihiwe.ca.

Back