Ziibiwan’s “Winter’s Child” Passes Down Native Knowledge for the Trap Era
Anishinaabe producer Ziibiwan makes music at the cutting edge of dance but uses it to share tradition and convey the struggles of Canada’s Indigenous population. Of course, that doesn’t mean the music can’t slap either, as it does on Ziibiwan’s new track “Winter’s Child.” Monotone but urgent raps by Saskatoon artist Wellspoke transition to a mournful sample of Buffy Saint-Marie’s “Winter Boy” over the piece’s six minutes, creating a song that’s a statement, an elegy, and a moody club banger. Who said modern rap production isn’t expressive? Stream “Winter’s Child” below and read on for an interview with Ziibiwan. (Noisy)
Universal Music’s Canada 150 compilation has some Quebecers crying foul
The lack of francophone content earned the box-set a 1.5-star review in Montreal’s French-language newspaper, Journal de Montréal, and a heap of criticism on social media (in French).(CBC)
No naked dancing, Canada revellers told
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued the warning as the Craven Country Thunder event in Saskatchewan comes to the end on Sunday.(BBC)
Music Platforms Drop Antisemitic Canadian Rapper as Montreal Police Launch Hate Crime Investigation
B’nai Brith Canada announced on Friday that songs recorded by Iraqi-Canadian Jonathan Azaziah – who records under the name Madd Cold – were being removed from online distribution platforms. On Sunday, the songs were no longer available on popular platforms like Soundcloud, BandCamp and Spotify, although YouTube continues to host some of Azaziah’s content.(The Algemeiner)
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Good morning on *this* medium, G.!
So, a little note about the ‘perfect’ day upcoming: we’ve had lots of rain in many parts of ‘Eastern Canada’, including here locally. None yesterday though, and it got hot. Today, full sun with maybe a few clouds: 28 degrees, humidex 35!
I’m not complaining, I’m not complaining, I’m not complaining…
@BfO, speaking of the other medium, I don’t know if I am more ashamed of the fact The Sun is our countries most popular “news”paper or that it was my mothers daily read
Garf, “not everyone’s an intellectual”. And the rest of the world’s not much different.
Y’know. People are great. People are arseholes. Both.
After focusing on that part of the anatomy, I take my leave: cycling before it gets so hot that I’ll say ‘no’, or perhaps ‘non’.
Good morning!
Hello! Happy Tuesday!
What other stories did we miss this week?
I can’t believe that naked dancing thing made it to BBC. Ha! Craven is ridiculous. One of those drunken orgy country festivals and a lot of idiots there. The other story coming out of there is a man and a teenager being charged with animal cruelty for catching a seagull and stomping it to death. Yup.
Man people do stupid things when they’re drunk!
I am looking forward to Gateway Fest this weekend. It should be a fun one. 😀
http://www.gatewayfestival.com/schedule/
So many good artists in one space!
Mike Dawson from Library Voices is the Artistic Director. He’s been doing a pretty good job of it.
I was listening to Summer of Lust and Lovish on the way into work this morning. Library Voices are a great way to kick off a Tuesday, I was in a good mood for the rest of the day!
I never drink enough to have that excuse when I do something stupid
@Janet – Summer of Lust! I must make sure that is on my Summer playlist I am working on.
@Garf – Yes, I think I will have to start drinking more again so I have an excuse for my actions. :p