First Nations Musicians and Native American Musicians There were no borders. Part Seven.
Saddle Lake Drifting Cowboys
Song: "Modern Rock"This four-member band used its community name.The group played throughout the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, performing mostly to native audiences, including at weddings and festivals
· Brule
Paul LaRoche, founder and producer of BRULÉ – the award-winning Native American music group, thrilling audiences with a mergence of cultural rock and theatrical instrumentations. Now in their 19th season, their national performances carry the same contagious excitement as Trans -Siberian Orchestra, Celtic Thunder, and Riverdance—but with the emotional impact of the American Indian culture. “It was just as good as the New York-based productions we see and, at times, twice as moving” Bruce R. Miller, Journal staff writer. “The performance was powerful and engaging. “We had a sold out house, and the patrons have been clamoring for a return visit” David Marty, President, Reif Arts Council and performance attendee, Allen Kirkham “spectacular music and dance experience with an explosion of color and light!”. The group is one of the top-selling Native American adult/rock music groups and has chalked up impressive CD sales (over 1 million worldwide). Their concert ticket sales stand at well over 100,000 since national touring began in 2002. Brulé has released 17 titles in as many years (see discography) and has been named “Group of the Year” three times by the prestigious Native American Music Awards (NAMMYs), earning seven NAMMYs since 2002. Their annual performance schedule takes them extensively throughout the US, touring the casino, performing arts theatres, arenas, corporate and festival circuits.
· Lawrence Martin
Lawrence Martin was born in Moose Factory, Ont. Although an entertainer, he’s also a politician, and was elected as the first Aboriginal mayor in a municipality outside a First Nations reserve. Martin has incorporated music within his political career to gain supporters and listeners. He currently writes and records music and is planning a series of Nashville recording sessions.
· The Jerry Cans
The Jerry Cans (Pai Gaalaquatikkut in Inuktitut) are a band from Iqaluit, Nunavut who combine traditional Inuit throat singing with folk music and country music. Their music is largely written in Inuktitut, the indigenous language of the Inuit nat, with lyrics which "reflect the challenges and beauty of life in the Far North". Their 2016 album, Inuusiq/Life, was released on Aakuluk Music, Nunavut's first record label, which the band's members established in 2016 "to support Inuit and Indigenous musicians".



















