He was nominated for the Aboriginal Album of the Year.
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Name 5 native instruments.
Hand drum, wooden flute, clapsticks, bullroar, and turtle rattles are all examples of Canadian First Nations instruments.
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How many Junos was Buffy Saint Marie nominated for this year?
She was nominated for three.
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What influenced Leela Gilday's music?
Being raised in the North.
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What reserve in Saskatchewan is Buffy St. Marie from?
She was raised on the Piapot First Nations reserve in Saskatchewan.
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Drums are sacred to many First Nations because it is known as the "heart beat of Mother Earth".Why are drums considered sacred to many people?
Drums are sacred to many First Nations because it is known as the "heart beat of Mother Earth".
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Name one of Joey Stylez albums?
The Blackstar and Feather + Rosary.
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What influences Tanya Tagaq's music?
She is influenced by being raised in the Artic.
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Name three First Nations artists?
Some examples are: Buffy St. Marie, Wayne Levalle, Gerald Charlie, Joey Stylez, and Crystal Shawanda.
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What were bird rattles traditionally used for?
Bird rattles were originally used to communicate with the spirit world during healing ceremonies.
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Name two of Wayne Lavalles songs.
Heart Land, River Road, Tear Filled Fields, Buffalo Soldier, Trail of Tears, Geronimo, Star Spangled Sensation.
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What influenced Joey Stylez to start making music?
He wanted to break the First Nations stereotype barrier.
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Many First Nations artists such as Joey Stylez got famous off of the internet. Name 5 others who became famous through the internet.
Shawn Mendes, Adele, Carly Rae Jepsen, Soulja Boy, Cody Simpson, Chris Brown, Rihanna.
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How large is a Cedar Box Drum?
It is large enough for numerous people to sit around it and play.
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How many Junos has Tanya Tagaq won?
She has won four Junos.
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Who was the artist that Joey Stylez looked up to?
Growing up, Joey admired Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, and Bob Marley.
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What genre are musicians Gerald Charlie and Wayne Levalle part of?
They are both Blues singers.
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According to one story, how was the wooden flute originally made?
A young hunter went into the woods and followed a woodpecker who pecked holes in a branch and the wind blew through it. That was how the wooden flute was made.
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In what year was Joey Stylez named into the top 25 best rappers?
2013
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Who inspired Buffy St. Marie?
Buffy says she didn't fill a mold, she created her own. She wanted to have her own unique and original style.