Violet Naytowhow is a woodland Cree singer/songwriter based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She has been writing songs, playing guitar, hand drum, rattle and singing - both as part of music festivals, cultural events, conferences, ceremonies and community and family events since she was a young child. She has also recorded and played with a wide variety of musicians (from Pepe Mendoza to Chester Knight) and is a musical role model throughout the northern Saskatchewan in many Aboriginal communities.
Her recently released CD entitled Wind of the North was produced by Vancouver-based singer/songwriter and producer Wayne Lavallee (2005 Juno nominee, 2006 winner for Best Aboriginal Songwriter, Canadian Folk Music Awards) and features a stellar lineup of guest musicians such as: Kevin Kane on electric guitars/bass (The Grapes of Wrath), hip hop recording artist Eekwol (2005 CAMA winner, best rap/hip hop), guitarist Jason Burnstick (2006 Juno nominee, Aboriginal Recording), vocalists Cheryl L’Hirondelle & Renae Morriseau of M’Girl (2006 CAMA winner, Female Cultural Roots Album) & renowned percussionist/mulit-instrumentalist Pepe Danza.
Wind of the North has already garnered Violet a two nominations from the 2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for Best Female Traditional Album and Best Folk Album.
Open your ears and hearts to the sweet sounds of this talented and inspirational country/folk/roots sensation!
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