Building bridges between all communities
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PAGE 10 • OCTOBER 2016 THIS WEEK ALBUM COVER ARTIST INFORMATION THIS WEEK ALBUM COVER ARTIST INFORMATION ENTERTAIMENT BEAT RoseAnna Schick. RAS Creative Breaking out in the west! Don Amero and fan The 14th annual Western Canadian Music Awards is the flagship event of BreakOut West and a celebration of all the aspects of western Canadian music. The awards show is enjoying a format update this year, taking place October 13 in Regina, and kicking off the BreakOut West weekend instead of ending it. This year's event will have two main headliners, Brett Kissel, who will also be hosting the event, and Re- gina's own, Colin James. Colin James will not only headline the show, but is also this year's Hall of Fame Inductee. In the category of Aboriginal Artist of the Year is a diverse and talented group of musicians. David Morin from Vancouver plays a unique fusion of soul, hip-hop and jazz. A guitar virtuoso with a knack for making a solo performance sound like an entire band, Morin's riffs bring to mind the licks of blues and funk masters. Playful hints of disco and pop add retro flavor to a contemporary pop aesthetic that's as accessible as it is seductive. His music is pure, authentic and from the heart. Digawolf from the Northwest Territories perform in both Tlicho (Dogrib) and English, endeavoring to pass the Tlicho (Dogrib) language on to the next generation, while making it accessible to a broader Canadian audi- ence. Digawolf embraces the diverse cultural landscape of the Northwest Territories, which adopts traditional and new world culture. They effortless- ly bridge the gap between the histori- cal and modern through a rich blend of instrumental harmonies and poetic verse that make up their alternative rock sound. Don Amero from Winnipeg is a powerful stylist, Juno nominee, and engaging storyteller. His latest album, Refined, is giving genuine music fans a taste of the real deal, as he melts Canadian hearts from coast to coast. With silky vocals, a lovable stage pres- ence, and a soulful sound that's been likened to Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson, Don brings his own brand of percussion‐style guitar play and delightful approachability to every corporate function, gig, and festival he plays. Francophone-Métis singer-song- writer, Nadia Gaudet, and Plains-Cree guitarist, Jason Burnstick, have joined forces to form a musical kinship, merging their unique musical voices on their first-ever all-original children's lullaby album Dream Big, Little One * Fais de beaux rêves, petit ange. Nadia and Jason journey into children's music, and together they've created a magical dream world as they combine Jason's palpable guitar melodies to Nadia's enchanting vocal harmonies, weaving together French, English and Cree lyrics: marrying languages, bridg- ing cultures. Winnipeg's William Prince is a story- telling singer/songwriter from Peguis First Nation who sidesteps cliches to provoke thought and facilitate discov- ery. His baritone vocals pay tribute to his late father and his genuine delivery acknowledges the hundreds of hours he's spent on stage. Prince's debut album Earthly Days was produced by longtime collaborator Scott Nolan. Good luck to all! RoseAnna Schick is a freelance writer and entertainment publicist. If you'd like to see your news in next month's Entertainment Beat, please email her at rascreative@yahoo.ca RoseAnna Schick, RAS Creative