Cheri Maracle

Cheri has been performing across Canada and abroad for over a decade. Cheri has a theatre trained background from Capilano College in Vancouver, and Spirit Song Native Indian Theatre School, Vancouver. She has numerous stage/t.v. credits to her name, and continues to add to the resume.
Inspired by her Mohawk/Irish culture and nomadic upbringing across Canada, actor/singer/songwriter Cheri Maracle brings fresh and original music to her debut cd, Closer to Home. Cheri's acoustic, percussion-driven original music is influenced by jazzy ballads and smokey blues standards, infused with contemporary Indie rock sounds.
Maracle’s traditional Aboriginal music roots with women’s vocal ensembles such as Tiyoweh and Posawawajek, is grounding foundation reflective in her song creations. In collaboration with musician/manager, Marc Nadjiwan, Maracle has been building a solid song repertoire and fan base these past few years.
She is an engaging, soulful singer whose performances are described as sophisticated and sultry, with an edge. Closer to Home is a deep reflection rooted in a challenging life that threads stories about identity, pride, family, Aboriginal issues, love and the human spirit.
Cheri's debut CD was Nominated for Best New Artist & Best Songwriter at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, in Winnipeg Manitoba, Nov. 2/07, And for Best Female Artist at The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards at the Rogers Centre Nov 30/07.****************************************************** ***** ORDER CD HERE
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