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- RPM Podcast #006: “Six Nations”
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- Lynn Booth
The Six Nations are a cultural and historical force. Part of that strength in the abundance of musicians who have come from this artistically concentrated area over the years.
RPM talked to blues artist Murray Porter about the Native influence on blues, multi-disciplinary artist and radio host Janet Rogers on her continuation of traditional oratory through spoken word (and feeling “lucky to be be born brown”), and newcomer guitarist/songwriter Joel Johnson who is continuing in the long line of fantastic Six Nations blues artists.
Also, Oneida comedy legend Charlie Hill offers a few wise words.
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Piece Description
The Six Nations are a cultural and historical force. Part of that strength in the abundance of musicians who have come from this artistically concentrated area over the years.
RPM talked to blues artist Murray Porter about the Native influence on blues, multi-disciplinary artist and radio host Janet Rogers on her continuation of traditional oratory through spoken word (and feeling “lucky to be be born brown”), and newcomer guitarist/songwriter Joel Johnson who is continuing in the long line of fantastic Six Nations blues artists.
Also, Oneida comedy legend Charlie Hill offers a few wise words.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Pietropaolo | Paolo Pietropaolo | n/a. | n/a | 2011 | 00:24 |
| Longhouse | Young Jibwe | n/a. | n/a | 2011 | 00:48 |
| Beat 2 | Young Jibwe | n/a. | n/a | 2011 | 01:17 |
| Here We Come | No-1 | Kreuzberg EP. | we make with | 2007 | 00:14 |
| Not So Far Away | Murray Porter | Songs Lived & Life Played. | Independent | 2011 | 01:33 |
| Dog House | Murray Porter | Songs Lived & Life Played. | Independent | 2011 | 03:11 |
| Rez Bluez | Murray Porter | Songs Lived & Life Played. | Independent | 2011 | 02:10 |
| Colossal Discoveries | Janet Rogers | Got Your Back. | Independent | 2011 | 04:00 |
| When We Were Stars | Janet Rogers | Got Your Back. | Independent | 2011 | 01:18 |
| Bad Luck with Lady Luck | Joel Johnson | Blues Joose, Vol. 1. | Independent | 2010 | 03:39 |
| Make it Right | Joel Johnson | Blues Joose, Vol. 1. | Independent | 2010 | 03:26 |
Additional Credits
Ostwelve - Host
Jarrett Martineau - Creative Producer
Christa Couture - Production Manager
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